In another time
In a troubled land
A different sleigh
Bells in tandem
With the trot
Of horses hooves
Coats, hats and
Muffs of fur
Blankets covering knees
Keep out the bitter
Cold and wind
Of bleak winter
Only jingling bells
Break the eerie
Silence of day
As Zhivago and
His beloved Lara
Escape to Varykino
Barbara M Lake
December 2010
Blankets covdring knees...brrrr your words make it seem very very cold...
ReplyDeleteThis is so well written ...Dr Zhivago and his Lara ...I can still see them in their horse and sleigh.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! This does conjure up feelings of Uri and Lara and all that snow. It's time to watch Dr. Zhivago again...one of my favorites : )
ReplyDeleteYes Kathew - very very cold
ReplyDeleteThank Marilyn - I knew what I wanted to write but somehow the end product wasn't exactly what I had in mind
ReplyDeleteLadyCat - thank you - I can see the snow and the hear jungle of the bells on the sleigh getting louder and louder.
ReplyDeleteAh, that story of love in winter! Very nice.
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Okay, you got me. I love-love-love Doctor Zhivago.
ReplyDeleteLove the vision of the Doctor and Lara.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem and tribute to a beautiful story...i love this Bee! :-)
ReplyDeleteOne of my all time favorite films ... your Magpie captures its essence beautifully.
ReplyDeletePerfect! My favorite movie EVER!
ReplyDeleteDr Zhivago - with all the snow falling in the background,Omar Shariff, talking huskily, snowflakes on his cape, who could forget the scene. Wonderful memories in your poem. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I remember liking about that movie was the theme. I learned to ski with that theme. Your poem conjured up those memories and cold unforgiving winters.
ReplyDeleteThis had great imagery.
ReplyDeleteVery nice poem and surprise reference at the end!
Yes Strummed Words, new snow.
ReplyDeleteTess I know you have a soft spot for Yuri!
To thingy, Carrie, Helen, Tumblewords, kaykuala - I'm happy that I was able to touch a chord.
Jacqui - well at least you liked the musical theme and learned to ski.
cosmos cami - you are kind - much appreciated.
Thank you to everyone - and I was going to bin it.
It's so odd I got through the first 2/3rds of your poem and thought Oh Dr. Zhivago then read on and there is was! This a great treat to read I may just have to set aside a log afternoon and re-watch the movie!
ReplyDeleteAh ha Amanda - it worked! It's nice that you thought it was a treat to read - enjoy the movie - once again!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen it for years and all the comments are making me think that perhaps I should watch it again too!
Enjoyed the imagery here! And although it has not yet begun to snow here in the City, your poem made me think of some of the possibilities when it will indeed begin to!
ReplyDeleteBrr... time for a hot cocoa now though! :)
A cool Magpie!
Thank you kavisionz for visiting, taking the time to read and for leaving such a nice comment. Enjoy the hot cocoa!
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