Monochrome Morning

By Ed Crane

Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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The window promises nothing

but grey sky scudded by grey

clouds. Grey-greens and whites

have seen better days, rare reds

stripped of radiance, dulled blues

merge to bland. Stark blackness

of trees’ winter washed to charcoal

by drizzle’s blanket. When hidden

behind curtains, the bed’s inviting,

and reminding us spring is too far

away, but . . .  tomorrow is another day.

Certificate U
Poem
Nature

Comments

Submitted by Ed Crane on

I didn't wanna adda commentsmiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You've summed up the season so well in this poem.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Ed Crane on

 

 

Submitted by Bee on

Today, described so beautifully. Is that your granddog? She's stunning!

Bee

Submitted by Ed Crane on

Yes it was pretty miserable outside this morning. I was going to post a photo, but Tacha looked like she agreed with me so I send her pic instead.

She's staying with me for a few days, while they have their bathroom re-tiled..... She's lovely and is getting much more calm and obedient as she matures.

Edx

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Today's weather in a nutshell, Ed.  And that gorgeous dog...something elsesmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by Ed Crane on

Glad you like my granddog! She's lovely

Ed.

 

Submitted by loquaciousicity on

Wonderful description!

Submitted by Ed Crane on

It was so depressing when I got up this morning

 

 

Submitted by Ed Crane on

I would say it's about the way the weather affects the mood, it certainly made me want to climb back in bed this morning. The last line can be taken in two ways I think. Climb back in bed and wait for tomorrow or optimistic hope.

However you view this, I am pleased it gave you some food for thought.

Ed

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

The washing out of colour and gleam makes me think of Thomas Hood's 'November' (No …, no …, no… – November!) Such days do make us appreciate the sunny days even if they be cold! Rhiannon

Should the title have an 'r' in it?

 

Submitted by Ed Crane on

Well spotted