Wild Side Of April

Gold cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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20 comments
 

Started off a clear morning,

dawn sky of red and gold;

wood mice hoped this day

would stay pleasant...and

not too cold.

 

Proceeding on their way

marveling painted fields,

patchwork blanketed

landscape they felt held

source of food,

 

going about important

business with little time

to play, powerless to curb

hunger; up and down twigs,

stems and branches, those

twitching noses, quivering

whiskers; search all day.

 

With some trepidation feeling

slightly nervous, hearing only

bird sound in distance for

company; and a flock of

crows high up in faraway

coppice scatter anxiously.

 

Meanwhile segments of sun

start to fade, desires now

begin to dwindle as dark

clouds cover mice in shade,

 

If by chance rain should wash

mice clean; then they'll bathe

for hours, before going on

their merry way thanking

April for its showers.

 

Illustration is Royalty Free.

 

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

This is a bit of fun, taking on a mouse-view in your wander! Though I do wonder whether mice do like to get wet or whether they shelter. Cats don't like rain do they? regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

thank you for stopping by to read this poem. Of course you are exactly right about the woodmice not liking rain. I was just trying to play around with a cute poem for these beautiful little mice, and the words just seemed to fit with the story.

Any way thank you again for reading and letting me know you liked.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

too many showers, but thaks for the vision of better things. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

I couldn't resist writing about these tiny mice. they're so endearing. thank youj for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for the cherries editors, they were very much appreciated.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

Adorable poem Jenny- and when I read it I smiled thinking how we must think alike; I'd had a silly thought turn into a poem about a rabbit on a spring day. But, I love this mouse world you've created and a spring day in that life was much fun to read. smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Penny,

a rabbit story sounds like a great idea for a Spring day. Animals are such great characters to work with arn't they? 

I read that many creatures, including mice have had to adapt to the changing conditions of our earth weather, and so are acting out of character.

I'm happy you liked this little mouse poem and thank you for reading and letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by marandina on

"Started off a clear morning,

dawn sky of red and gold;

wood mice hoped this day.."

 

Lovely images, Jenny. Strange weather we get in April. We had sun, rain, sleet and hail yesterday! Perhaps we and the wood mice yearn for warmer days to come..

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul,

it's always great to read your comments, I'm so pleased this poem worked for you. I was just saying to Penny, that many creatures have had to adapt to the changing weather, which some tackle better than others. Yes I think those wood mice would prefer the warmer weather.

I hope you are well and thank you for reading and your kind words of support which are always welcome.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

A beautiful poem about a very particular little quest, and it's our Facebook and X Pick of the Day! Please share if you enjoy it too.

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

How wonderful to receive pick of the day. I'm so glad you enjoyed the little tale within this poem airyfairy. I hope the young of all ages will enjoy reading.

Golden cherries much appreciated. Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Lovely poem :0) You are brilliant at describing all the other lives around us! Thankyou for this wonderful response to the IP :0)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

I've been wanting to write about these cute little creatures for some time now. When I saw the I P, just had to give it a go. I'm so glad I did, but never imagined it would get pick of the day. Over the moon you thought it was a wonderful response.

Thank you so much for reading and your kind words.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

This is delightful, Jenny. I love mice, I actually saw one today, scurrying in a polytunnel., they do have important business to do. Segments of sun, yes, I want a whole orange sun for the whole day.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jane,

it sounds like you are on my wavelength, I too love mice. I was debating on whether to go with harvest mice or wood mice, but decided on the latter, but they are all so wild and wonderful. When I saw this illustration, just couldn't resist adding it to the poem, just wish I could draw or paint like that.

Many thanks for taking the time to read and leave a comment. I hope the sun shines down on you. smiley

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Such a charming little word picture Jenny - congratulations on the well deserved golden cherries!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for your kind words insert. Those golden cherries were such a wonderful, unexpected surprise. 

I'm glad you liked and thank you for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Turlough on

This is a lovely, uplifting poem Jenny.

I read it to my cats. They're salivating like Pavlov dogs.

I told them not to be so rude.

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You just gave me such a big smile with your comment Turlough. smiley I just pictured your cats all sat around in a circle pensive with anticipation, with you crosslegged in the centre reading to them like the Pied Piper. That's me with my crazy imagination.

Thanks for making laugh. 

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by Turlough on

It was exactly as you imagined it Jenny. With cruet set at the ready!

laugh

Turlough