In Winter's Embrace: A Red Deer Reverie - Writes of Winter
December 20, 2024
The Red Deer Arts Council and The City of Red Deer are pleased to announce the winners of the Writes of Winter – Christmas Story Contest!
In Red Deer’s quietude, where the winter winds sigh,
A tapestry of twilight unfolds beneath the sky.
Luminous whispers adorn the branches bare,
As starlit dreams linger in the chilled, crisp air.
Pines, bedecked in silver, with snowflakes unveiled,
Stand sentinel and stoic while soft twilight prevails.
The streets, a gentle canvas, come alive with light,
Where laughter dances boldly, casting shadows bright.
Children, clad in warmth, embrace the season's chill,
Crafting snowmen and memories that time’s hands cannot still.
Their voices rise like carols, woven through the night,
In the embrace of winter, hearts take flight.
The fragrant notes of cinnamon and cocoa entwine,
In homes where embers flicker, and families recline.
Neighbors sharing bounty, with laughter’s sweet refrain,
Kindness wrapped in parcels, weaving joy through the pain.
The world takes on a shimmer, where kindness holds the key,
In acts of love and giving, we bind our tapestry.
A subtle reminder, in the hush of the night,
That connection enriches our souls with delight.
As icy rivers whisper, and clouds meander low,
The pulse of life hums gently, beneath a quilt of snow.
With every season’s passage, we gather, we evolve,
Finding warmth in the delicate ways our hearts can dissolve.
So here's to Red Deer’s winter, where the spirit sings,
In the symphony of moments, and the joy that it brings.
May the echoes of our laughter become a timeless art,
Illuminating the dark, weaving light into the heart.
Thank you to Lindsay and all Red Deerians who submitted a poem to the Writes of Winter contest! To read more story submissions, visit the Red Deer Arts Council’s contest page. You can also find out how to submit your own entry to the “Winter Dreams” category, due January 13, 2025.