Today the air is warmer Both inside the house and out Old Mr. Winter is much too tired To burp out cold, ice and snow Like a mighty shout.
Sunshiny Spring is eagerly trying To splash all yellow through the air While the aftermath of old winter Still fights to retain his icy chair.
The second batch of seasonal leaves Have already begun to fall The lawn, the top of the house, the driveway Are busy catching them all.
Soon it will be gardening time To pull out the rake, bags and wheelbarrow To rake, and rake, and rake some more Too many bags to try and carry.
Lift, push forward, lower and drag, That’s the rhythm of my busy rake, Lift, push forward, lower and drag A catchy little mantra against boredom’s sake.
When the big stuffed bags are stacked in rows
Five bags across, and six bags deep
I know this is only the busy beginning
Of much more raking I must reap.
But thank God spring is on its way
After Old Mr. Winter takes his long nap
So that flowers will start to grow again
And sunlight hovers above the earth
Like a huge summer cap.
WHAT A DELIGHTFUL WORK...SO FULL OF EXPECTATION AND JOY! THE PHRASES, RHYME AND IMAGERY ARE ALL SO SATISFYING. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS...LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
A fine seasonal write, Jeanette. Old Mr. Winter is reluctant to leave here as there is a fresh, light snowfall here today. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace to you,
Love it Jeanette, makes me anxious for spring...it's close, you can feel it in the air. Heard birds singing early this morning, the days are getting longer...can't wait for the garden and yard work..your poem was excellent as always!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
I love it, Jeanette.
And from my sunny patio in Southern California, I well remember the burdens of snowy days. (Sure, easy to fondly remember, now!)
But raking leaves and cleaning up are all part of caring for God's world. Just think how much healthy exercise we get. Maybe God creates the winter circumstance to keep our minds and bodies occupied. It's an old quotation, but remember this: "For Satan finds some mischief still, For idle hands to do."
Now, I'll be the first to admit that a 6-pack will carry me all winter, but an icy Bud sure tastes good after a spell in the yard.
As always, I love your work, Jeanette
Richard
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on February 22, 2007
Dear Jeanette, I have only recently began reading your work. I heard about you through Richard O new to authorsden. I will be purchasing one of your books. This poem 'Goodnight Old Mr. Winter. was refreshing to read; Heaven only knows how much I need that right now, Holly
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on February 22, 2007
Seya Mr Winter, now the rain gets warmer...
Reviewed by Michael Mathieu (Reader)
Reviewed on February 22, 2007
You tired me out after all those bags stuffed with leaves,Pile the leaves up and have some fun first celebrating spring...Can't wait,
It's gonna hit 80 today,Good Luck
Michael
I will be happy also to see Spring burst forth and have temps in the 60 degrees once again.
Thanks for rushing the season; can't come fast enough for me.
A book of nature inspired poems and essays, written from the heart and soul of a life-long nature, animal, and wilderness lover, and dedicated to today’s children - Earth's only hope for a better tomorrow.
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All the seasons are beautiful and awesome.
A wonderful write to share, thank you Jeanette.
Continued blessings and inspiration to you,
~Gwendolyn
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
And from my sunny patio in Southern California, I well remember the burdens of snowy days. (Sure, easy to fondly remember, now!)
But raking leaves and cleaning up are all part of caring for God's world. Just think how much healthy exercise we get. Maybe God creates the winter circumstance to keep our minds and bodies occupied. It's an old quotation, but remember this: "For Satan finds some mischief still, For idle hands to do."
Now, I'll be the first to admit that a 6-pack will carry me all winter, but an icy Bud sure tastes good after a spell in the yard.
As always, I love your work, Jeanette
Richard
It's gonna hit 80 today,Good Luck
Michael
And I hope she gets here soon.
Thanks for rushing the season; can't come fast enough for me.
and is now going home to sleep.
Miss Spring tip-toes forward
and is now peeking at us from around the corner...
...waiting...
Sandie May Angel :o)