Winter
Christian Zajdek.
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Copyright 2011 Christian Zajdek.
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Preface
A love of rhyme and folklore were yielded to craft a quaint ninety-six line tale contained within a ridged structure of rhythm and rhyme. The poem centres around a cold hearted woman, whose actions and world aim to give explanation to the English Winter. Accompanying the verse are twenty-four art tiles, which have a celtic flavour.
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The sun was overwhelmed by woe, for reasons that were unknown, soon all else was saddened also, except one with a heart of stone…
All manners of things in time froze, leaving a cold maiden alone, no other life would she have chose, for twas the only one she knows…
The chill might have spawned from a touch, one that had been made by a witch, or one who hadn't felt love much, it doesn't really matter which…
Once you've what was once out of reach, even with little you are rich, the maiden gained peace few could breach, while to none having to beseech…
The world was the maiden's to claim, and she took it without delay, things would remain how they became, as long as she could have her way…
The maiden sang in her fine range, and wrote sonnets throughout the day, as she loved how the world was strange, but soon there was to be a change…
The cold weather started to calm, as the sun broke free from its gloom, the world gained some of its old charm, so tempting life to again bloom…
The maiden thought it a bad dream, she wanted the cold to resume, after having thought up a scheme, she sought to lessen the sun's gleam…
After the right texts were read, the maiden gained powers that few had, some invocations were then said, so that the world became snow clad…
Life was unable to pervade, no longer was the maiden sad, as the sun's might began to fade, due to the changes made…
The sun's light was reflected back, to make sure the world remained dark, the sun made a counter attack, but it deserves little remark…
Things looked to be ever more bleak, while the maiden was free to lark, because of all that she did wreak, the sun became depressed and weak…
The might of the chill was upheld, precisely as had been fabled, its cruel grip was unparalleled, there was slim chance hope would be herald…
None could make the maiden less cold, and she wouldn't bow till humbled, but that event was not foretold, and so that no one would behold…
The frozen landscape would glisten, so that beauty would be abound, tears and smiles form in unison, to help prevent one feeling down…
The maiden seemed content alone, she would dance and never frown, change came while seeds of time were sown, for she'd spent too long on her own…
The maiden's life had a defect, for there was one thing she lacked, ahe was haunted as an effect, with another she craved contact…
Due to what a thirst can inflict, the maiden was compelled to act, she had yearnings like an addict, for a love would make her perfect…
The maiden's quest started with zeal, as she was hopeful she'd succeed, but it proved to be an ordeal, it was a gruelling task indeed…
The maiden yielded to defeat, and then tried to forget her need, since there wasn't a love to meet, for life is sometimes bittersweet…
Touching herself till comforted, killed the maiden's feelings within, but she regretted what she did, for it proved to be her ruin…
The maiden soon felt discomfort, and froze due to touching her skin, it was a mistake she would admit, for on her her life in time quit…
The world was the maiden's no more, and within it little did stir, since it was so harsh and raw, and change seemed doubtful to occur…
The maiden stayed locked in despair, all because love weren't meant for her, so have a heart with which to care, to shake a life that's hard to bear.
Thank-you.