Hibernal Hymn

A Poem by Pete

That grand old poem called Winter. - Thoreau

scant days that shiver

congealed breath at a chilled time

slackens my river

© 2025 Pete

Author's Note

"In winter we lead a more inward life. Our hearts are warm and cheery, like cottages under drifts." - Thoreau

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Added on December 17, 2025
Last Updated on December 17, 2025

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Pete

Boston, MA

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I love reading, writing, music, nature, God and feeling emotion, not necessarily in that order. To me, these things go hand in hand. My favorite writer is Henry David Thoreau. I think he was a geni.. more..