specter of death along a deserted road
the demise of autumn’s reap and sow
ghostly branches of barren trees
eerie hushed babble of glacial streams
icy claws clinging to niveous graves
townspeople gathered in a shadowed nave
the shivery blush of a winter kiss
frostbitten petals of bitter cold bliss
long hair adorned with icicles
crystalline footprints in the snow
waning light of a gibbous moon
north wind howling a song of doom
frozen in time she awaited his return
upon the hearth they placed her urn
© Mother Wintermoon 2016
Cheers to dVerse Poet’s Pub and bard, Bjorn. We are prompted to be inspired by the song-writing imagery of Bob Dylan. I chose the “Girl From The North Country” as my inspiration. Didn’t you wonder what happened to her? Now you know! Dylan lyrics below:
If you’re traveling the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
For she once was a true love of mine.
If you go when the snowflakes storm
When the rivers freeze and summer ends
Please see if she has a coat so warm
To keep her from the howlin’ winds.
Please see if her hair hangs long
If it rolls and flows all down her breast
Please see for me if her hair’s hanging long
For that’s the way I remember her best.
I’m a-wonderin’ if she remembers me at all
Many times I’ve often prayed
In the darkness of my night
In the brightness of my day.
So if you’re travelin’ the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
She once was the true love of mine
Beautifully written ❤
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Thanks hon. I’ll be by to visit you soon. Love ❤️ MW
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Don’t worry! I just wanted to catch up with you 💜
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(((Hugs)))
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Touching… and so beautifully written!
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Thanks hon! Good to see here again! Miss you 💜
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So amazingly expressed again.
I loved these lines most:
“the shivery blush of a winter kiss
frostbitten petals of bitter cold bliss”
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Thank you dear Noora! xoxo
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Oh so heartbreaking! That love lost, but still loved. ..
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Thanks much Bryan. He should have come back for her and made sure she had that warm coat!
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Epic! Gold! and Magnificent!
Your poetic imagery shines here with full emotions and heart.
Brilliant poem my friend. I love it! 🙂
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Thanks a bunch Charlie! Oodles of appreciation to you for your sweet and uplifting words. 🙂
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You are so welcome.
You make the world a better place. 🙂
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Best compliment ever! You made my day!! (((Hug))) I need to come by your place and see what new brilliance you’re up to. 👍😊
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((Big Hugs)) to you as well. 🙂
I got a new poem posted. It relates to something going on today. You might take a crack at it. 🙂
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Heading on over!
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I just commented on your latest brilliance. Hope it went through. I’m on my cell and my comment just seemed to vanish into the ethers. Smart ass phones! Let me know if it appears in the time portal. 😊
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Yes, your comment did show. Check it out so you know its there. 🙂
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I saw! This phone messes with me, or maybe it’s the WP app. Methinks both. WP is wonky sometimes. 😬
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Awesome poem, MW. A whole story in there with a sad ending.Thanks too for the Dylan lyrics. The first concert I ever went to was Dylan, Baez and Mitchell. I had no idea at the time what an iconic trio that was. Thanks for the memories 🙂
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Wow! What an amazing concert!! First one no less! Thank you for liking my little story! Miss you! ❤
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the words and the pic…they created such a magical feeling…!!
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Hi Sree. So nice to meet you. Thank you for your feedback and visit with me. Hope to see you again soon. 😊
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oh wooow. woooow. the imagery, the emotions, this is epic Momma Moon! ❤
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Thank you so much Rosey for the epic comment! Hugs and love to you. Hope you’re feeling better. 😘
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i am! 😀 😀 😀 thank you, Momma! ❤
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So glad you shared your magical poem and the lyrics to Dylan’s song as I’m not that familiar with his work. Yours is so atmospheric, especially as I look out at snow now on the Sierra Nevada that is my backyard.
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I can envision the scene in your backyard and how it stokes the imagination. Wish I were there! Thanks so much for the great comment. Love how the prompts always prompt us in new directions. ❤️
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One of my favorite songs that had me wondering about me…
🙂
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Did it make you question your beliefs? I heard it was about his relationship with Joan Baez. He used to call her Ramona.
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Yes I’ve heard that, but the background often alludes me in the presence of art or things that directly affects me and my own personal experiences. So, yes to your question. 🙂
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Hi Mother Wintermoon, I hope all is well with you, I love Bob Dylan, and have a lot of his music, I had his complete lyrics, but some one borrowed it and never gave it back (weeding the collection?) He is an indispensable part of later 20th and early 21st century culture, so it is good that he won this award. Loved your poem that bounced off his lyric. Best wishes and blessings, Charles.
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Oh man, bummer about someone ripping you off for your set of Dylan lyrics. I think it’s pretty groovy that he won. I have many Dylan favorites. Thank you for commenting. Hope you’re feeling better. Peace, love and chocolate, MW
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Some day (you know the one that never comes) I will find another copy and buy it. In the meantime it made room for another book, I call lending books, weeding the collection, but it always seems to be the ones one most wants are the ones that disappear! I am also pleased that he won, I think he totally deserved it, there are few others who have moved a society the way he has, and so what if Jodi Picoult thinks she could be awarded a Grammy, she totally wouldn’t deserve it! Best wishes, blessings, ahug and yes some chocolate; why not. Charles. 🙂
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Beautiful. Exciting. Tragic. Amazing-just the first few words that came while reading this phenomenal saga. 🌹
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Thank you for the awesome comment Dorna! You rock! 😊 😘
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As always, MW, I’m just speaking my mind. 🙂
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I love your mind. 😘
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So in awe of the award.. so brilliantly deserving..!
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this is so beautiful. i had to read it twice.
also love the accompanying art.
so happy to find your blog. 🙂
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Why thank you Miss Stacy! It’s a delight to meet you. I’m honored you read it twice. I’m so glad our paths crossed. ❤
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I like the rhythm and sound of your piece. 😊
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Thanks a bunch Imelda. Nice of you to stop by. 💜
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Too sad. Perhaps she should not have waited for him. He did not deserve her. Beautifully written poem.
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She shouldn’t have waited. That didn’t end well. Thanks much for your visit and comment Paul.
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Love the continuation of his song…actually better than the original!
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Wow! That’s the best compliment! I’m flattered and honored. Thanks bunches sweetie, for you visit and support. xoxo
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Especially loved the third and sixth stanza’s! Was not familiar with this song – glad you posted it too. You’ve continued the “feel” and “tone” of his words.
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Thanks a bunch Lil. Your feedback is very much appreciated. I figured I better include the lyrics too to tie it all in. xo
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An honorable salute to a treasured poet whose words will stretch beyond his days.
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Thanks much Eddie for your visit and comment. Have a wonderful day!
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you certainly brought the North country cold into these lyrics
‘the demise of autumn’s reap and sow’ is the turning point
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Thanks so much for your feedback Laura. It’s lovely of you to visit with me. xo
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I love the pairing of these symbiotic stories, as she awaits in the post harvest cold winter and he seeks to make sure she is comforted and wonders if she remembers him.
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Yep…that’s it exactly. Thanks much for visiting and reading Keith. Hope you enjoy this day. 🙂
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A haunting continuation of his song.
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Thanks Brian. He should’ve gone back for her and at least made sure she had that winter coat. 😉
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but fame was calling
out the door
my coats were fur
and trimmed in gold
these boots
went away
to find my fame
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Oh yeah. Say it bro!
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Such a beautiful Poem MW.. And as we come up to the full moon this verse especially caught my attention
“waning light of a gibbous moon
north wind howling a song of doom”..
And yes it was great the Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize in Literature award. 🙂 Love his Songs
Love and Peace to you xxx Sue
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I love his songs too and like that the venerable Swedish institution stepped outside the box with this award. Always good to see you sweet Sue. Thanks bunches for your visit. love with (((hugs))) ❤
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❤ xxx
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the shivery blush of a winter kiss
frostbitten petals of bitter cold bliss
Such enchantment in your verse ❤️
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“Enchantment”… what a great compliment! I’m honored. Thanks so much for your visit and feedback Sanaa. xo
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This is a lovely response to Bob’s song, though the entire narrative is sad. My favorite part is:
waning light of a gibbous moon
north wind howling a song of doom
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I have that song by Bob with Johnny Cash on my MP3 player. Love it!
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Hi there. Good to see you. I have the song too. Love the man in black!! Thanks much for your visit and comment. Have a great day.
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I love that song – not many people know it – and I love your interpretation – chilly! I particularly like the lines:
‘icy claws clinging to niveous graves’;
‘the shivery blush of a winter kiss
frostbitten petals of bitter cold bliss’;
and
‘waning light of a gibbous moon
north wind howling a song of doom’.
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I love that song too. Big thanks and much appreciaton for your feedback on the lines Kim. Always a pleasure to see you. xo
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What a great and sad way to present the continuation of the story in the song. His song texts are a treasure chest.
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