Elation

sunshine
blue skies

thrilled as 
temps rise

thirty-
seven

feels like
Heaven

house-bound
no more

fun plans
in store

stretching
walking

no more
balking,

for the 
weather

holds no
tether

February 3, 2023
written for Brian Strand's Contest 1180  placed 4th
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 12:49 PM
very cool how you rhymed it every other footle. Great idea!
Canerdy Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 5:56 AM
Thanks so much, Andrea. Janice
Ashley Avatar
February 5, 2023 at 5:57 PM
Dear Janice, elation indeed, your string of footles is delightful! Your talent for these poetic tidbits is amazing. Beautifully done! Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Canerdy Avatar
February 5, 2023 at 7:04 PM
Susan, thanks a million! Janice
George Avatar
February 4, 2023 at 8:43 PM
Beautiful alternate rhyming, dear Janice . Lovely set of footles, causing elation. Congratulations on your win!
Canerdy Avatar
February 5, 2023 at 1:42 PM
Thanks so much, Valsa. Janice
Andresen Avatar
February 4, 2023 at 10:54 AM
- Congratulations ... a lovely string with footle, Janice :) - hugs
Canerdy Avatar
February 5, 2023 at 1:41 PM
Thanks so much, Anne-Lise. Janice
Poet Avatar
February 4, 2023 at 8:45 AM
Gina, your win is well-deserved. Elegantly articulated footle. Congratulations.
Canerdy Avatar
February 4, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Thanks so much, Lasaad. Janice
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