A Leaden Sky

A heavy, leaden winter sky 

Oppressive, grey as slate.

Biting cold, stinging cheeks

As my weary way, I make.

Autumn had paid a call,

All the leaves, now litter.

Still though, it won't be long

Till all is snow, and glitter.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Reed Avatar
November 6, 2017 at 4:16 PM
Nice! Beautiful!
Smith Avatar
November 7, 2017 at 6:13 AM
Thank you Mike :)
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November 4, 2017 at 2:11 PM
Very true, Gary, same here. Well written. // Barry
Smith Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 2:38 PM
Thank you Barry :)
Smith Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 9:34 AM
Tis getting toward that time of year, well done Gary...
Smith Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 9:35 AM
Thank you Charlie :)
Sands Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 9:24 AM
I can see it through your words Gary. Well written :)
Smith Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 9:24 AM
Thank you Heidi :)
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November 4, 2017 at 9:12 AM
A scenic moment well captured in your poem Gary!
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November 4, 2017 at 9:13 AM
Thank you Vijay :)
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