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Winter's End

Mountains put away their winter caps.
In warm sun, soon they'll take their naps.
Rivers stuffed full of melting snow;
running swift to trim, then they will slow.
Brooks frozen silent, now breaking free
to babble on their way to warming sea.
Lakes throw back thick icy covers;
their warm waves calling swimmers and lovers.
Smoke, donning perfume of fireplace logs,
now wears a new scent of burgers and hot dogs.
Trees, that for months have been stripped bare;
knitting dresses of green, they're soon to wear.
Spring hastens in beautiful gardens to tend.
New lives begin at Winter's end.
01/16/15 Contest: Winter's End Sponsor: Skat A

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 1/24/2015 12:11:00 PM
When Winter's end, Spring is our friend. Can't wait to get acquainted. With all these things that you have penned and beautifully hand painted. Peace. :)
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Date: 1/22/2015 1:17:00 PM
:) Lovely write.....Loved the imagery. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 1/21/2015 9:24:00 AM
Lovely couplets. Every end gives way to a new beginning. (A little note here...in the next to last couplet, shouldn't 'their' be 'they're'?)
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Date: 1/20/2015 4:19:00 PM
brilliant pen Arlene love it hugs 7
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Date: 1/20/2015 10:02:00 AM
Lovely couplets and the imagery is spectacular, Arlene...hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 1/20/2015 7:27:00 AM
I hope this does well in the comp for you. I certainly enjoyed the read.
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Date: 1/20/2015 5:52:00 AM
I truly enjoyed the rhythm, rhyme and flow to this one..I am glad that I chose it to read today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 1/18/2015 3:29:00 AM
Your first line grabbed me and held me through until the end. I love it that your poem sounds original, which is pretty difficult with all the poets here at Soup, but it sounds fresh and new. I adore this poem and am fav'ing it Arlene. I sure hope it scores high in the contest. #7
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Date: 1/17/2015 12:46:00 PM
You have painted a picture with words that inspire and captivate the reader. Emile.
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Date: 1/16/2015 8:51:00 PM
i really like how you developed this one Arlene. It's not too long or ponderous. Just the right length for epic,and a very cute one.
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Date: 1/16/2015 8:34:00 PM
Lovely imagery Arlene...hugs Tim
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