dreaming of spring in winter

I dream of blooming flowers

and bright warm sunrises

that bring forth clear blue skies

yet when I open my eyes

I’m greeted by barren trees

snow covering the grass

and icy breezes at sunrise

seasons

I.

I watch the trees

release autumn leaves

before dusk arrives

II.

snowflakes tumble

over frozen grass

trees blanket 

in white ice

III.

after the rains

flowers bloom in colors

under spring sun

IV.

summer sun 

kisses our skin

the ocean waves

sing melodies

- A collection of 10 word poems strung together.

as the seasons change

late summer

the sun fades sooner

crisp mornings

turning leaves

I bid farewell to summer

as autumn arrives

rain in August

late summer sun slips behind rain clouds

I watch the trees bend as the wind picks up

raindrops tap against window panes 

while streets become rivers

in a blink of an eye the storm ceases

and the sun returns drying out 

the drenched roadways

- Written for dVerse Quadrille#206 - Around the Bend

vignettes of summer

under air conditioners

cold air blast against our skin

a cool oasis

chlorine fills the air

kids splashing in swimming pools

lifeguards sip water

we sit in the car

ice cream dripping down our hands

sun begins to fade

we chase fireflies

as the sky turns to violet

mason jars alight

- Written for Writers Digest Poetic Aside Wednesday Poetry Prompt #701: summer poem

sevenling: spring blossoms

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we lounge under cherry trees

in blossoming hues of white, 

light pink and reddish pink

we listen to sounds of spring – 

chirping birds, children laughing,

the ice cream truck’s jingle 

if only this season would last forever

- This poem was inspired by dVerse Haibun MOnday: first (cherry) blossoms.  I wrote my poem as sevenling rather than a haibun poem.  

from November to December

shadows of November
turn into darkness
of December evenings
autumn has lost her grip
lady winter will soon
make her arrival

the golden leaves
have gone away
naked limbs now dance
outside my window
frigid air knocks on
my door to be let in

in December

in December many people

get into the holiday spirit

lawns covered in dazzling lights

children write their gift wish lists

kitchens busy baking cookies

 

as for me I complete another

cycle around the sun

yet I loathe this time of year –

I know a long December will

lead to a longer January

those cold weather blues

always getting me down

 

I look out from my window

wondering when the first flakes

will fall from the winter sky

turning my heart to ice

before spring’s thaw

 

 

- Written for dVerse Poetics: Come Sing With Me!

I used the following song titles in my poem:  "Cold Weather Blues" by Muddy Waters and "A Long December" by Counting Crows

 

 

a day in winter

under the blue sky
hills are blanketed white
laughter of children
pierce the silence
as their sleds
glide across the snow
 
the elderly couple
step cautiously
not wanting to fall
from the ice glaze
across sidewalks
bones too brittle
 
I sip hot chocolate
watching the scenes
bundled under sweater
I take in the sights
knowing the grass
will be green again

Sharing this poem for dVerse Open Link Night#309

first snow day

it is the first snow day of the year and
I have to leave my warm apartment
I brush off inches of snow off the car
after hours of falling snowflakes
the coldness seeps through my boots
and into my frigid feet and toes
I try to clear the car in a hurry
before my fingers begin to tingle
I slowly pull out of my parking space
with a prayer all the way to my destination

- Written for Twiglet #260 - sluggish weather

Early September

I listen to the softness
of a September afternoon
extended tree limbs break
the light casting shadows
across the grass
I soak in the remaining
hot sun before its retreat
at autumn’s arrival

- Written for Twiglet #244 - breaks light

summer's end

near summer’s end
I watch sunsets
with more longing
 
soon autumn leaves
will cover grass
air turns chilly
 
before I go
let’s linger here
enjoy summer skies

changing of seasons

winter's grip was fierce

roses went through pains

to break through the soil

but spring would not be

denied her time to shine

as winter’s hand slipped

from my cold fingers

spring took her hold

Spring

those blossoming flowers

could conjure up such

poetic words so easily

buzzing bees my muses,  

as words flow smoothly

across my pages

if only the season

could last lifetimes

I would fill volumes

of various loving words

but I know now that

each season has its place

one cannot appreciate

warm happiness without

feeling a bit of cold pain

autumn leaves

we collect leaves

like fallen memories

no longer able to 

keep hold on us

we pile them up

so they can be

carried away

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summer longing

I wish summer’s touch

would linger a bit longer

before autumn arrives

and embraces my heart

until winter puts me

into a slumber with

her ice cold kiss

summer endings

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summer ends

as sun dips below

horizons

summer love

fades into the clouds

as a mist

summer kiss

makes the full moon weep

at our end

solstice

on the longest day of the year

I gave my heart to you

thinking you would cherish it

and you did for awhile

before the leaves turned brown

and the ties that bound us snapped

on the longest night of the year

I glued my heart back together

hoping to love again next spring

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