All the While and All the When

If leaves in summer failed to fade,
they’d garner nary an accolade
when autumn brushed the hills and dales,
and Jack Frost whistled storms and gales.
Ice Kings would genuflect in awe,
while vainly winter’s storms would claw,
and flowers withering would fold
in anguish from the bitter cold –
yet all the while and all the when
the earth would tuck its bowers in,
embellishing this brilliant scene
with landscapes swathed in Irish green.

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Published by The Society of Classical Poetry.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 6/23/2024 3:47:00 PM
Actually I was referring to both the color and the country. Thanks much for the kind review on this one and the others. I don't spend much time here as I belong to another site that takes up much of my time: All Poetry. Anyway, thanks for the kind words and may the wind be ever at your back.
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Date: 3/29/2024 6:53:00 AM
Jim, that would really be something. You have me wondering how green Ireland is in winter. I was there this past August, but does the landscape remain green in winter? Assuming it does, this is a great tribute to that wonder of nature. I hope I haven't misunderstood what you wrote. I have a simple mind--sorry!!
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Date: 12/2/2020 1:58:00 AM
Great imagery, Jim. This poem flows so smoothly...great poem! Thank you also for your visits. Hope all is well over seas my friend. Blessings...Charlie
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