In Praise of Winter

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Mon, 02 Dec 2013
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Some people have no poetry in their soul.
They vilify the winter months as a season
that’s uninspiring; say it should be our goal
to emigrate - if we haven’t lost our reason -
to warmer climes, at least for the duration.
I can’t stand anyone so blatantly philistine
that they cannot show their appreciation
for one aspect of Nature that’s just fine.
Who fails to enjoy the fall of pristine snow
and the scope it offers to an expectant kid?
A snowman will be built and put on show;
down a slope on a sledge a child will skid;
skaters will slide, and fall, on frozen lakes
and people of all ages exchange snowballs.
A virgin cover, caused by a cascade of flakes,
will last, perhaps, until the spring’s rainfalls.
I shall ignore the detractors’ dire monitions
that the glacial months are doom and gloom
and rather relish those hibernal conditions
from inside my triple-glazed warm room.
 
© Luigi Pagano 2013

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Like the twist of the last line! (Though I also enjoy the delights that do come with each season!) Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Rhiannon. Each season has its attractions and we can all enjoy the variety that Nature offers. I am a Summer person in the main but can appreciate the beauty of Winter. I like brisk walks in snow-covered lanes but if the conditions are extreme, a view from my room is the preferred option, as the last line clearly implies.

Luigi. 

 

Submitted by Bee on

Hi Luigi.

You have painted a wonderful picture of winter and explored the negative attitudes towards it. I am a winter person, not so much for the drizzly grey stuff, but the crisp frost and snow you speak of - I enjoy that. And I enjoyed your poem, too.

Bee

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Bee.

People's attitude towards the seasons vary a lot. Personally I find each one fascinating and, though a preference for a warm climate, I do appreciate the beauty and calm tranquillity of winter, even if the last throwaway line seems to suggest otherwise.

Best, Luigi

 

 

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Bee

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

smiley yes

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

a poem that sums up the season of Winter really well.

To live in a place where the seasons never changed would not suit me at all,  which is why I love England so much.

You set the scene nicely for me as I read.  Thank you,

Jenny. xxx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Jenny, I am really pleased that I was able to set a winter scene to which you can relate. Obviously if the landscape did not vary, life would be monotonous indeed. I appreciate that you find England amenable in respect of the changing seasons and you can take delight in the multifarious aspects of the natural world.

Luigi xxx

 

Submitted by Luke Neima on

Hi Luigi,

A wonderful poem. Is this your competition entry?

Luke

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for the compliment, Luke. It is indeed my competition entry and I have seen it listed as such today. There seem to be quite a good selection to be savoured.

 

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

I loved the rhytym and flow of this, Luigi - and the warm room at the end!  Good luck in the competition.

Linda

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Very kind of you Linda, thank you. I am sure that your own contributions to the competition will fare well.

Best wishes, Luigi. smiley

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

Happy new year Luigi :)

 

What a perfect scene you paint. Brilliant and good luck in the competition :)yes

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for your support, Prettyrose. smiley

Luigi x

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyyour welcome Luigi, but its so easy as your a talented writer and a pleasure to know x

 

 

take care

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

yes  Cheers, Luigi xx