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Christmas Weather

The thinking clouds, looking down on earth, and thinking.
They are puffed, curdled milk clouds that are high and cold.
They apprise a December sun which seems to be winking.
The clouds wink back, refusing to drop the snowflakes they hold.

In high pressure of atmosperic prevailing wind,
With a tantrum sun not wanting to share its rays,
'Tis the fate this year that December's snow, the clouds rescind.
While earth waits for snow in darkness of January's days.

Copyright © Hilda Greenhough | Year Posted 2023

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Howard Kerr Date: 1/16/2024 11:40:00 PM I really enjoyed this very imaginative poem. The whimsy, the effortless flow, image-rich narrative, and of course the teasing twist at the end a most welcome bonus. Howard Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 1/17/2024 6:47:00 AM Thank you. Again this year, January has been harsh.

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/19/2023 7:46:00 PM Aha! Now we know who's responsible for 'climate change' --- none other than Santa Claus. Old man doesn't want to have to navigate any more blizzards. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/19/2023 8:02:00 PM I wonder how a sleigh would work without snow. But it flies, so it is probably a gas guzzler. Thank you for reading.

Joseph May Date: 12/19/2023 7:50:00 AM A snowy Christmas has been rescinded, Very nicely penned Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/19/2023 8:12:00 AM Thank you

Christina Bowring Date: 12/18/2023 12:47:00 PM Such a lovely, creative poem Hilda. Love the artistic imagery,’ curdled milk clouds’ ‘ clouds wink back’ and I love the last line in particular. I always hope for a little flutter of snow on Christmas Day but it rarely happens. So enjoyed reading this. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful Christmas xx :):) Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/18/2023 12:52:00 PM Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Bill Baker Date: 12/17/2023 9:16:00 AM A poet weather woman you are, Hilda. I like your poem on the weather in December. Stay warm, Bill Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/17/2023 10:25:00 AM Thank you. I do like snow on Christmas. Oh well, it will snow when the sky is ready.

Sotto Poet Date: 12/15/2023 6:49:00 AM Your ability to capture the essence of that picturesque composition is remarkable, Hilda. I found your poetic examination of the celestial dialogues to be immensely enjoyable. There seems to be an indication of a celestial assembly occurring in the vast expanse above. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/15/2023 7:04:00 AM Thank you. Your comments are always appreciated.

Hiya Sharma Date: 12/15/2023 5:17:00 AM Wow, you've created such an impactful wintry ambience here with the imageries that you've created about "sun not wanting to share its rays", "clouds wink back, refusing to drop the snowflakes they hold", "sun which seems to be winking" Brilliant touch of personification here which creates a very artistic rhythm for the reader! Just so beautifully done, dear :) Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/15/2023 7:03:00 AM Thank you. I hope your holiday is happy.

Yolanda Nicholsen Date: 12/15/2023 4:42:00 AM This is very well written have a Merry Christmas Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/15/2023 7:01:00 AM Thank you.

Judy Ball Date: 12/14/2023 5:09:00 PM Beautifully said Hilda. God Bless and Merry Christmas. JB Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/14/2023 6:04:00 PM Wishing you the same. Thank you.

David Fisher Date: 12/14/2023 3:59:00 PM Enjoyed your poem on the banter of the skies. It seems like if they have a meeting up there, we'll have a white Christmas? Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/14/2023 4:21:00 PM It would be nice. The tree is already decorated, so it's going to happen. Lol.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 12/14/2023 3:53:00 PM A pleasure to read. I hope you have a perfect Christmas. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/14/2023 4:20:00 PM Thank you. May you have a joyous Christmas also.