Acquiescence

ACQUIESCENCE

Late March
It’s depressing
Dirty snow and windy
A scrap of paper tatters by
And wrinkles itself around a tree trunk
The sky is overcast    but still
All hangs in time    stagnate
One gazes out
Resigned


This form must have a name, but I don't know what it is -
2,4,6,8,10,8,6,4,2 syllables
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 8:32 PM
YEAHHHH! another one I've not yet read. The title fits this so well, DAver, and you sure paint a horrible day!! Luv,Andrea ps I wish I could take in all those little kitties you spoke of!
Buys Avatar
March 28, 2010 at 4:41 PM
So vividly visual and haunting atmosphere, I see you haven't lost your touch. A pleasure to read. Love Heidie
Murphy Avatar
March 24, 2010 at 9:08 AM
VERY NICE WRITE LOVED IT FALESHIA
Kendrick Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Someone else will have to tell you on that..I can see the scene in the short write even though we get very little snow here. Keep the creative pen flowing.Thank you for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Brown Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us today Daver. I enjoyed reading this piece. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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March 23, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Good day! Daver, I am finding my self reading your poem. I must say I find your poem a bit gloomy, but wonderful 2 read..I do see the pattern in your words..U will figure out the form of your poem..I've never seen dirty snow before. I do live in south Texas, but I can put an image 2 your poem..Most enjoyed.. I also want 2 thank u 4 being so kind in your comments...Irma
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