Chill

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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9 comments
 

Roadside shorn of colour, bleak,
waiting for the sun to break
through the misty veil to cheer,
waiting for the turn of year
when the warmth will stir again
soil, and seeds and buds to swell
at the end of winter’s chill.

 

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Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

hah - when I saw the title I thought - 'that doesn't sound like Rhiannon!' - then I read the beautiful poem and realised it was a different kind of chill smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

!smiley Glad you liked it, then!  Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks for the cherries. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by mickleinapickle on

Looking for the spring as ever. Enjoyed the read.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

You have caught that anticipation at the year's end perfectly, the air thick with fog like packing material. Your last two lines hopeful and the lively rhythm gives a positive feeling

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Di. I was struck by the two 'waiting's – when that sun does break through the mist and cloud to give cheer, and the waiting for the coming spring. Today, the sun dispersed the mist for a while in most places, but it did return before nightfall. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

I feel chilly just reading. It's a small and perfectly crafted picture of mid-winter. I have a winter solstice birthday, the day is so short and I fear it makes me slightly dark in character. Nevermind soon be spring, little green shoots poking through the gloom.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hi, Jane - its' lovely to see the little green shoots of a new crop thinly spread over the rich earth of a field isn't it? As you say a little reminder that they'll grow thriving come spring, and maybe a pointer for you too! (Happy birthday soon, whatever the weather!) Rhiannon