February Variety

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 15 Feb 2025
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9 comments
 

Damp and soggy,
drab and weary,
chilly cheerless,
misty:
persevere!

but sometimes

Frosty, clear,
blue, blue day-sky
sparkling night:
warm clothing,
chapped cheeks!
hoar frost glitter,
snowfall smothering,
transforming,
cleansing:
cheered,
but glad for rising temperature soon –

even if
damp and soggy,
drab and weary,
chilly, cheerless … !

 

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

you capture this February weather with your poem. Love the idea of:

Frosty  clear,

blue, blue day - sky

Sparkling night:

warm clothing,

That gives me a hospitable feeling, with my love of the cold.

Love the photo too.

Jenny.

P. S. Me and my partner went for a lovely walk up on the ridgeway yesterday. The weather was perfect, just loved the cloudy sky and cold windy conditions which suit me fine. Even saw about six sparrow hawks flying around overhead looking for food, tried to take a photo, but they came out as black specks, but never mind, it was a perfect day.

 

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. That sounds a lovely walk, and very privileged to see a number of sparrow hawks. Even when photos dont take properly they do remind of what our eyes saw and still remember, photographed by our brain ! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

When the sun does come out, it makes such a difference, even when it's cold! Thank you for this Rhiannon. I wish I could share your enthusiasm for the chilly cheerless days!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, but I didn't mean to sound enthusiastic about the dank, grey days, I was just thinking people are often glad to get back to slightly warmer temperatures but otten that means a change from bright days back to dull damp days! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries on this varied weather! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I like very much how your poem explains your gorgeous photo! This time of year somehow (maybe wishful thinking) even dreary days seem luminous and there is that excitement from all the buds waking up, but you are so right, the grey skies seem like a weight falling back down, when really wanting the comfort of gentle warmth to be able to move freely, not all stiff and bundled up in coats etc

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, yes, it is the extremes I have mentioned, but often the grey days have some brightness, and the little signs of spring waking up to notice. Sometimes we feel colder on days when the temperature is not quite so cold, but greter dampness makes our bodies feel the oold more than when the air is dry and sharp. A lovely turning of the season really, but a lot of dark days can be difficult and trying! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

"..hoar frost glitter,
snowfall smothering.."

A poem full of animation. Felt like I was there.

Perfect for February. Skilfully done, as always.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you!  I liked your comment! Rhiannon