Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Ankle Deep

This morning chilled me to the bone,
For frost had crazed my window panes
'Twas hard to leave my cosy home,
For given choice I would remain.

But no, there's pennies to be earned
For what in life is ever free,
So into winter's arms I turned,
To face grey skies and misery.

But I found to my surprise,
My street was deep in virgin snow,
Falling from a pearl white sky
To decorate the land below.

Such childish pleasure did I take
As I stepped in, ankle deep,
It brought a smile to my face,
To feel the crump, beneath my feet.







Entry for
EARLY DECEMBER 2018,ANY FORM,ANY THEME,
UP TO A MAX OF 20 lines Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand.
3/12/18. Placed =1st.

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P.S. Awtry December 7, 2018 at 5:47 PM this made me smile. haven't had very many snows and it is always magical to me. Gary Smith December 7, 2018 at 5:49 PM Freezing here P.S. :)

Jan Allison December 5, 2018 at 3:13 PM what an absolutely charming poem Gary, the imagery is so delightful, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Gary Smith December 5, 2018 at 3:49 PM Thank you Jan. :)

M. L. Kiser December 4, 2018 at 2:38 PM A lovely, serene picture of a fresh snow fall. Beautifully done. Gary Smith December 4, 2018 at 2:39 PM Thank you M.L. :)

Eve Roper December 4, 2018 at 10:21 AM I enjoyed reading this beautiful poem, Gary , very well written. It stirs a reader's imagination and the emotions. Congratulations on your win! Gary Smith December 4, 2018 at 10:55 AM Thank you Eve. :)

Terry Flood December 3, 2018 at 6:42 PM Gary, with your permission, I will sooner or later, use the word ‘Crump’. I used to work with someone who loved heavy snow, cos it made his garden as nice as everyone else’s. Nice job. Gary Smith December 3, 2018 at 6:45 PM Of course Terry, thank you. :)