Temperatures dropped to 20 degrees.
Frost shivered its way across my front door glass
leaving trails of fossilized beauty
which like the ephemeral hibiscus
are here today and gone tomorrow.
A dusting of snow rests like tiny diamonds
on my deck rail and bowl.
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
Today at d’Verse Merril gave us the word shiver and asked us to write a Quadrille of exactly 44 words using some form of the word.
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Roth Poetry 
There’s a lot of that shivering going around these days. BRRRRR.
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I guess it is January! …And to be expected!
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Yep! I just take it all in stride.
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:>)
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super enchanting … I’ve never really known such cold!
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It is an experience to try but not live in long term!
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I wouldn’t mind a wall paper in that pattern on your door 😉
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It really is beautiful… I agree. Maybe that is where paisley designs came from!?
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maybe … it’s really quite beautiful, cold but delicate 🙂
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Hi Uncle ! Wow winter wonderland for you guys say hi to Ruth for me.
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Hi marc, It was short-lived. Today was beautiful and 58. Another Alberta Clipper coming through tomorrow night and cold for the rest of the week. Thanks for your comment!
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Ruth says HI!
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Sweet. We are shivering here too. One day closer to spring we endure it with anticipation.
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Sweet. We are shivering here too. One day closer to spring we endure it with anticipation and layers of warm clothes.
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Fortunately, our snow and cold weather come and go like a roller coaster! It was back up to 58 here today and back into the 30s tonight! Thanks Mary. Stay warm.
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Wonderful use of personification, Dwight. Beautiful photos… easy for me to say! haha 🌞
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Thanks Michele. We enjoyed it while it was here. Mostly gone now with cold coming in tomorrow night on an Alberta Clipper!
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Hope you can keep a fire burning!
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The furnace is working well so we are toasty!
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Warm Wishes Dwight. You displayed your winter wonderland expertly
Happy you dropped by my blog
Much love…
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Thanks Gillena… stay cool!
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Here this morning, gone this evening. Snow has been sparse so far this winter. Hoping for early Spring!
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We did not get any last winter at all, so we enjoy it as it comes! Thank You Beverly.
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Dang, Dwight, you guys got your fair share of snow also. Frost is nature’s winter art. So pretty!
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We just get a taste! You really get it big time. I love it when it comes and when it goes!
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I went out to the mailbox a bit ago and realized way more snow than I thought has fallen. I share your feelings about its comings and goings 🙂
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I pretend to dislike snow in some circles where complaints fly but I’m a snow lover at heart. Such pristine beauty that muffles the night cannot be honestly perceived as ‘bad’.
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Thank you, Susan, I agree completely!
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Lovely photos and poem, Dwight. ❤ I saw a pair of cardinals today, a sure sign of spring!
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Thank you Cheryl. Winter has beauty all its own. I love it. We have cardinals that stay all winter with us.
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I don’t know where our cardinals go, but they arrive here in great numbers for the mating season in February. They are then the dominant birds in the surrounding woods. When we lived in Virginia, we had cardinals who came to our house to eat birdseed in the winter. It’s a mystery to me, Dwight.
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Amazing! I have never seen that many together at one time!
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How terribly cold…just like here. Love the beauty of those snowflakes though, like tiny diamonds.
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It was very beautiful and short-lived. Snow does not stay around very long here in the South. Thank you Grace!
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Whoa Dwight, it looks like you guys got a little more snow than we did. Beautiful shots. I guess the birds and squirrels said, “Dude, I’m outta here for tonight!” 😂🐦🐿🦜🤣 LOL Stay warm and comfy my friend! Until the next Alberta Clipper! 🌬❄🌨
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The beauty quickly diminished as the morning progressed and the sun came out! Nice while it lasted. Thanks Kym.
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I know. My pleasure Dwight! 🌺🌳🌞
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Frigid beauty
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Thank you. Yes, I agree!
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“A dusting of snow rests like tiny diamonds” – I really like that line. Nicely done.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your comment!
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There’s a rebirth of beauty in fresh snow. You capture it so well, Dwight. Your space looks lovely and undisturbed, whereas mine hardly holds still for a photo before little feet, mounding, snow-ball fighting, and merriment shatter the illusion.
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This lasted till about lunch time! I had to catch these shots as soon as I got up. Thank you so much!
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I love the pictures and the words! The spring is just around the corner!
Joanna
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Yes I hope so!
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Thank you so much. The pictures really do make it real!
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The frost was an artist at work! Beautiful pairing of photos and wordsmithing.
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Thank you so much Mish!
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20 degrees! With the snow showering outside, one might want February to pass quick!! 🥶🥶
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I think it will warm up some in February!
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That much of snow would make anyone shiver! Wonderful photos and a lovely verse, Dwight.
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Thank you so much!
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You are welcome.
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beautifully written, Dwight!
❤
David
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Thank you so much David! Winter is short-lived this far south!
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Jack Frost is quite the artist.
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One of the best! I am always in awe of frost patterns!
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It’s beautiful from the inside out… unless you’re a skier or snowboarder!
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You are right about that!
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Hah! ❤
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Your words are photos are so beautiful. ❄️
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Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed them.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Such a lovely description of snow and frost, Dwight. You really captured it!
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Thank so much Mrerril! I had great inspiration!
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You’re welcome! 😀
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the fragile beauty of winter (K)
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Some of the best inspiration comes from nature.
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Yes, I agree!
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Absolutely beautiful imagery! I always loved the pattern of frost on a window…almost a mosaic in shades of white on glass. But – I must admit, I’m enjoying the San Diego sunshine these days 🙂 Here until March 9.
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It’s -18 in Rochester right now!!
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WoW! That is a cold shiver for sure! Stay warm!
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I like the beauty of the frost… here it is pretty warm for the season.
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It is really beautiful when it comes around here.
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You make it sound so delicately beautiful.
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Oh, it was very beautiful!
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Marvellous photos, Dwight, and a beautiful capture of a moment!
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Thank you, Ingrid! I was surprised to see those patterns on the door window.
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Amazing! ❄️
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Feeling this one Dwight, to the bone, beautifully underscored by your photos.
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Thank you very much Paul! Even the photos make you shiver!
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Cold, but beautiful 😁
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Yes, for sure!
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“Frost shivered its way across my front door glass”
I love the use of shivered in this line. Great poem, Dwight!
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment, Sara!
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This is a wonderful piece, every word of it describes the feeling of winter. Well done. 👏
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Thank you so much for your kind words!
dwight
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You’re most welcome. 🤝
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Which part of the globe is this again?
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North Carolina!
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Nice. I heard somewhere (not sure if it’s true) that despite the name, North Carolina is very southern and the opposite applies to South Carolina
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If you hear people from around here talk, you would know that both are very Southern! The word endings get stretched like rubber bands! :>)
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Wow, I would really want to come visit. Sounds interesting, plus I’m sure the colleges there are very nice
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Yes! Lots of great Universities in North and South Carolina.
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Are there scholarship opportunities
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yes, I am sure there are…
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if you find one, please send me a link or email @henrymworia101@gmail.com. I want to pursue my passion on a very serious note and there are endless opportunities in the States and Canada unlike here where those are careers that are ignored
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We have a lot of cold here!
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Beautifully written ❤🌹
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The snow patterns are so intricate Dwight! Beautiful!
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Thank you so much. I love the patterns that occur.
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It’s amazing to see it!
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