Honored Poems
Poems Receiving Awards
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Contents of these pages ©2000, by Joel D. Ash
On February 10, 2001 I was invited to read my poem entitled LOVE IN WINTER and several other poems at an evening of poetry sponsored by the Weston Commission for the Arts. The theme of the entire poetry reading was called "Love in Winter" and this inspired me to write the poem that follows.On July 27, 1999 I was informed that my poem entitled CRY OF THE LOON was eligible for presentation at the Fifth Annual Poetry Convention of the Famous Poets Society. This poem also won a Diamond Homer Trophy and a 1999 Poet of the Year Medallion. 
LOVE IN WINTER
The beauty of moonlight on snow,
Soft glow winter nights doth bestow;
We sit by the fire,
Low flames dancing higher,
Our feelings and hearts overflow.
My loved one and I sipping wine,
Fond glance of one's true valentine;
Old music plays gentle,
Two muse sentimental,
Towards tender romance we incline.
Dear memories of joint recollection,
Sweet confection of loving perfection;
Cherished moments that last,
From the present and past,
Shared collection of love and affection.
Variations of treasured refrain,
Love in winter replayed once again;
Ardent whispers entreating,
Low murmurs repeating,
Warm words that delight and sustain.
Copyright 2001 by Joel D. Ash - - All Rights Reserved
CRY OF THE LOON
Tranquil lake on a fall afternoon,
Golden sparkles of sunlight festoon;
Piercing call midst the still,
Nature's laughter so shrill,
The loud echoing cry of a loon.
Black feathers upon snowy white,
Winging down to the lake to alight;
Gentle glide now in search,
Of a sweet yellow perch,
To appease the loon's large appetite.
This hunter of fish without creel,
Discerning what waters conceal;
The sharp eyes to seek,
For a dive with long beak,
Made to catch what it needs for a meal.
The hunter returns to its nest,
Lake waters again come to rest;
Last circle aloft,
Final call, this time soft,
Happy cry of a loon heading west.
Copyright 1999 by Joel D. Ash - - All Rights Reserved
This poem has not yet been published in either of my books. I expect that it will be included in an on-line book of nature poems which is now well along and scheduled for publication some time in the year 2000.
On October 31, 1998 I received word that my poem entitled PAEAN TO THE MILLENNIUM has received an Honorable Mention in the Iliad Press Literary Awards contest for the fall of 1998. The poem has been published in The Weston Forum newspaper, and it has been recited at a number of poetry readings. It is also a featured poem in my second book, A SOJOURN IN LIMERICK, Page 87.
On June 18, 1998 I was advised that I have been elected to the INTERNATIONAL POETRY HALL OF FAME based on my submission of POSSESSING THE PAST, and on August 29, 1998 the poem was selected for publication by the ShowEMall! Writers Block Website - - Group 167 under the "Observation" catagory.
On March 27, 1998 the STARS IN THE NIGHT poetry website published my poem entitled NIGHT SKY. This poem has been included in my second book, A SOJOURN IN LIMERICK, Page 8.NIGHT SKY
Summer warmth in the midst of July,
Midnight hush with the moon rising high;
Brilliant star panoply,
Velvet and filligree,
Distant past twinkles in the night sky.
On your back, staring up, in the dark,
Far above, in the sky, a landmark,
Pointed from the Great Bear,
The North Star, sitting there,
Shining bright, in the night, like a spark.
Far horizon, with mountain outline,
An old pine framed against the skyline;
Then a nightingale sings,
Silver sheen on its wings,
Under stars and the moon's summer shine.
A round moon shimmers there on a lake,
Dark of night with the lake wide-awake;
Hear the frogs softly croak,
Underneath nature's cloak,
A night sky, for wildlife, to partake.
Milky Way with its soft swirling glow,
Clustered stars never change from below;
Pegasus, there of course,
Riding high, the winged horse,
Ancient gods of the night in tableau.
As you gaze up into the night sky,
Where the wonders of space mystify;
A bright shooting star,
Streak of light from afar,
Heartfelt wish, may the future comply.
Copyright 1998 by Joel D. Ash - - All Rights Reserved
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