Waiting For The Thaw

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 03 Dec 2020
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Sometimes I think I'll

never write again...but

then inspiration comes

when I least expect it.

 

Activating poetry

is like waking from

the thaw of winter,

fresh and inspiring.

That's a reason to be

cheerful.

 

 

 

 

Mind merges with

energetic scribble

so as not to miss

an expression,

 

wandering creation

sometimes difficult,

like waiting landscape

relentlessly endures,

 

silent audience

backdrop so rustic;

crushed dead twigs

and leaves get devoured,

 

winter's inevitable pathway

penetrating blissful land,

life concealed by resolute

stillness of sleep.

 

Be patient under frosty early

morning shadows that freeze

in state of rest, view phase

like mystery not yet solved,

 

take comfort and languor in calm

cocoon, for vibrant meadows will

gush once more with colour under

dazzling rays, warming thoughts.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by celticman on

you always manage to find a way Jenny. 

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

love the juxtaposition of the two themes in this Jenny - well done!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Well-pictured quietness and calmness of waiting winter, like rest for us before the busyness. A useful slant on the IP too. As well as your cheer at being able to capture the thoughts in words.

I quite appreciate the feeling of wanting to scribble down some thoughts or words before you forget them! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Found this so comforting and reassuring as these lines resonated strongly with me:

 

like waiting landscape

relentlessly endures,

 

that you come to the uplifting conclusion

 

take comfort and languor in calm

cocoon, for vibrant meadows will

gush once more

 

Had not thought of being unnable to write as Wintertime, only feeling dead and worthless with no hope in sight. But to think of it only as a season, which must end, that is so much better!!! As Celtic says, you are amazing at finding new ways of seeing things, finding positives. Your work is always inspiring.

It is better for my partner and son when I can't write, though, as I don't keep burning their food because I forget about it while trying to get thoughts down :0)

 

Submitted by Maxine Jasmin-Green on

Hi I Love this, esppecially the first 4 lines. In Jan 2020 I bought wonderful Linen in inrediness for the  huge craft events I planed to attend. I was going to tie dye them all that I'd bought from my favourite designer store, it would include king size bed linen duvets. But it wasn't to be. They stayed in their packs unopened and tags on the dresses and shirts. I had so many expectations and excitments of the year ahead. and for the first time in over 20 I have not tie dyed a single thing. I wondered has my Craft Gift of Tye & Dye gone? Forever? No it hasn't. Your first four lines they are fantastic full of HOPE. Thank You. x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you Jack, it's always exciting when a poem comes together.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert,

it takes a while for the idea of the two meanings to come together, but it was inspired by Di and Coral's concern of being anxious about not being able to create, a problem I too have, but in the end something always manages to trigger a thought...thankfully!

Glad you liked my idea and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny.smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

I know exactly how you feel about scribbling down words before you forget them, there's a satisfaction of having a note book, getting down what you want to write, then waking up from sleep and forgetting, but knowing you've got it written down and saved...you can't beat a pen and paper.

Glad you thought it fitted with the I P too and I appreciate your comment. Thank you.

Jenny.smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

it was your worry of not being able to write that inspired this poem.I'm glad you found comfort in the words of this poem. I too have to dig deep quite often, but find the early mornings after a good nights sleep is the most inspiring for me.

It can't be easy with a family, I'm sorry to hear about the burning of food.  Just think in the spring and summer you can prepare salads...a lot easier.

Don't ever feel dead and worthless though, because your poetry is always good and meaningful.

It's kind of you to leave such a nice comment which I do so appreciate.

Many thanks.

Jenny.smiley

 

 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

That's funny, me moaning about not having ideas helping you find such a brilliant, inspiring one :0) I hope Coral reads your poem too

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Grace,

to know those words have helped you is like the best gift. So many of us have been through a lot this year and need a good cheering up. I really hope you manage to achieve what you set out to do with the tie dye, just need to be positive and realize although it hasn't happened yet this is only temporary, keep your enthusiasm going. I wish you all the luck with future plans.

I'm grateful for your thoughts and thank you so much for reading.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much to the editors for the cherries.

Put a smile on my face. smiley

Jenny.

 

Submitted by marandina on

Writing is an inexact science and does seem linked to many things. Think you captured it nicely with a seasonal theme

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny,

I guess winter has always been a kind of death and provides a good metaphor for sleeping creativity only to be wakened by the new warmth of spring.

Hilary   yes

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

Your words are an inspiration, Jenny.  As others have said, you certainly always do find a way.  I so enjoyed reading this.

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Di,

it's always great when we can be encouraged and inspired to write, how ever it happens. I hope Coral doesn't give up hope, like you she too has so much to offer.

Bless you for coming back.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Paul,

scribbling certainly does help, at first not making sense, but somehow comes together and always surprises me.

Thank you so much for reading and letting me know you thought I captured the I P. Makes writing even more worth while.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary, long time no hear, hope you are keeping well.

Winter is a time I love so much, but like you say for many it's a time of rest and that includes the imagination.

I really hope we all continue to be inspired and are able to go on sharing our writing here, it certainly is better than writing for just myself which isn't as much fun.

Look forward to reading your writing and thank you for stopping by to read my ramblings, wink and letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning airyfairy,

your encouraging words are very warming and a pleasure to read.

Thank you so much for sharing and reading this poem.

Jenny. smiley