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In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lion

would you say a day ending dreary, cast in a gray of which we all grow weary, looms sublime in its overcast fray? earth meeting sky in flat light, over echoed night birds reflected in white, as april clouds wait impatient to wash it away; but do flakes smother hope like dew or wetly hide spring’s silent green clue? while under black ice lurks warm summer days…

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Tiaua M Ioane

Date: 3/26/2014 5:43:00 AM

Had to read this many times but still confused. Am very impressed with your style, depth of expression used to portray a very simple theme. Not very familiar with seasonal changes as I live in the tropics. I just hope I said one thing right....learning still. Tiaua

Andrew Foreman
Date: 4/7/2014 10:41:00 PM

Tiaua, thank you for your kind words. Here in the US there's an old saying that March comes "in like a lion and out like a lamb" meaning the month of March usually starts with cold, unpleasant weather, but ends more mild. As the stormy weather has kept up past the month of March, I thought that the title was appropriate, especially now as it's still raining!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/26/2014 12:19:00 AM

love how you played on the title. I always loved that saying about march and I think once in a while, it has no lamb in it at all!!