On Winter Bleakness

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 27 Dec 2016
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A sodden, dreary, weary gloomy day;
cloud-ceiling low and leaden, glum and grey.
Slight lift – the silhouetted tree-lace sways
and draws our eyes from sludge where mulch decays.
The watery winter sunshine and the breeze
brain, face refresh – we wonder, ‘Will it freeze,
ice patterns cover all with crystals fine
in decorations delicate, sublime,
reflecting weakly sun to give more light
and clothing muck and undergrowth in white?
or carpetting in soft, thick swathes of snow
(which soon to dirty sloshy slush must go)?
But some days bring surprise that always cheers
– breathtaking sunset fire behind the trees.

Certificate U
Poem
Nature
Nature

Comments

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Very real, Rhiannon. Hope you had the sunset and delicate ice patterns.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Elsie. No sunsets yet at present, but have reminders of many beautiful ones, to remember when the weather dreary. During the last week we have had quite a mixture of the gloomy and some wonderful sunshine and evening shadows though, and a little of the frost. I wanted to remind myself of the range! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

capturing the essence of even the bleakest of days can still hold a beauty that nature provides.

I bet you are enjoying your walks in your part of the world with all that countryside. Always love to read about your nature rambles. We too have had some wonderful icy cold days that leave the garden looking magical.

Enjoyed reading.

Happy New Year to you and yours.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny, for your greetings, and I hope you and those you love have a happy new year too.

We do enjoy our walks around here, but interestingly we have just spent a few days with a son and daughter in law in Chessington, and they took us on a long country walk from their house (busy road at the end!) – it is good how much countryside is still in the London area. And we also had a delightful visit to Kew (after negotiating the busy trains in!). Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ladylily on

Gorgeous winter poem. Full of creativity. Written expertly. Rhyme perfect. Love it! 

LadyLily

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you so much, and for the other reply! Rhiannon