Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew, challenges us to write a poem
about a snowstorm. Here’s my response.
In the stillness of the night, snowflakes dance
A winter storm’s embrace, a chilling trance
Silent whispers of the wind, a lullaby
Blanketing the world in a white velvet sigh
Trees bow low beneath the weight of snow
Nature’s artwork, an effervescent glow
Footprints fade in the pristine, icy land
A winter storm’s beauty, so fiercely grand
As the storm rages on, a symphony of cold
Nature’s power and grace, a story most bold
In the heart of winter’s stormy might
We find peace in the beauty of the night
NAR©2026
This is “In The Bleak Midwinter” by Annie Lennox
All text, graphics and videos are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
really nice…
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Thanks very much, Dylan.
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Beautifully executed Nance and such a fab track 🙌
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Thanks so much, Ange. I love Annie Lennox’s version of this classic song.
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Yes me too ❤️
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Lovely poem, Nancy! I especially liked the “white velvet sigh”. Thanks for writing to my little prompt.
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My pleasure! I’m so pleased you liked my poem. Thank you.
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Maybe the groundhog will give us a break.
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I really hope Phil doesn’t see his shadow. It’s frightfully cold and worse tomorrow. 🥶
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Elegant poetry- and i had never heard this song before. Thanks for the intro.
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My pleasure! There are a lot of versions of this song, both choral and solo; I love the way Annie Lennox sings it. Thanks, Jodi.
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This sings…beautifully. Thanks.
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Thanks much, Ron.
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I’ve always loved the mood of that song and Annie Lennox really hits it out of the park.
Beautiful poem!
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Thanks, darlin’! She really does it well.
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Celebrating the season!
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Homage to Mother Nature!
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Delightful.
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Thanks very much, Iris.
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A lovely poem Nancy
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Thank you, Sadje.
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You’re most welcome Nancy 💞
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