Tonight, the stars defy the cold,
After a strange, purple twilight.
The scene stirs my sovereign soul,
In the midst of bleak winter's white
Silence. O Time seems to have stopped!
Yet, I sense first stirrings of spring,
And the rich green surge of snowdrops.
Beauty dwells in delicate things.
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Author:
Dominic Windram (
Offline) - Published: January 21st, 2026 00:40
- Category: Nature
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A fine write D.
Thanks...I tried to post it yesterday about 10 times but the site, for some unknown reason, didn't let me. I've complained via the help section, but still no response. If this continues, I'll have to stop posting new stuff which is a great pity.
Oh no, another blip? it's sometimes just a blip. You could have called the poem 'Today' with the time you took messing about trying to post it! lol. There's the pesky 'Verify' too. Are some poets not human?! lol.
I just wish the people who run this site would reply to me to reassure me. I've been waiting for a reply for over 24 hours now.
Dunno if you will get ANY reply. Message have gone off into some black hole!
Well, it's not good enough. In my business, as in many, I make sure I get in touch with clients within 24 hours...that's a benchmark that I always stick to....seems like those who organise this site couldn't run a bath...ha-ha!
Oh, some places online or not say 'contact us 24 hours a day'. Then they reply - closed for weekend! Doh!
Cooeee! You still 'ere?!
This poem itself is delicate and beautiful as well serving as a model of its very topic. Very nicely written 'Dominic
Thanks Soren...much appreciated!
You are most welcome Dominic
If you persevere, and do get online, you could even call the poem 'Tomorrow'. Doh!! I'm very helpful - not! lol.
Beautifully said.
Thanks...much appreciated!
So true! Great!
Thanks Katie...much appreciated!
This is beautiful, Dominic. There’s a stillness here that doesn’t freeze…it listens, and in that listening, something hopeful begins to breathe. A wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Many thanks Tristan...as you can see from the thread I had a few teething problems getting it published on this site. I'd hate to stop publishing my poems here because members are genuinely interested and knowledgeable about poetry.
Yes...I saw that. I'd hate for that too, my friend. It's a pleasure getting to read and know you. Are you on any other poetry sites? I happen to be on Poetizer and Medium too. Each platform has their quirks, no doubt, and it becomes a slog managing all of them! But I do love the poetic engagement. Anywho. you are most welcome, Dominic
Hi Tristram,
The main site I use is tumblr currently. It's very easy to use and along with poetry I also post music videos & quotations. There is not as much engagement as there is on this site. Unfortunately, I won't me posting anymore of my poetry on it as I have yet to receive a response with regard to the technical difficulties I've been experiencing ( over 5 days now). However, I greatly appreciate the comments of the kind and perceptive community members on here and hopefully I'll be back posting my work sooner rather than later.
Yes, it is a great community overall. I hope they get back to you sooner than later, my friend.
Thanks Tristan. It seems that poetry sites in general have their strengths and weaknesses. For example, I really like tumblr as it allows me to post lots of stuff in one day. Since I'm a prolific writer it suits me down to the ground. However, there isn't as much appreciation of poetry as on this site. Consequently, I've diversified into sharing music videos ( I'm an avid record collector), quotations, paintings & film clips as well as poetry. I like this eclectic approach.
Nice! Yes, each one has their strengths and weaknesses, indeed. You are most welcome, my friend.
lovely
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