Freya Is Her Name

Glorious sunny days of late 
such warmth and so inviting
buds burst into flower 
every minute of every hour
say goodbye to winter gloom 
cold and dismal winter days
for spring is here the sun is out
and I am off to catch some rays

But oh that wind is getting stronger
blowing from the West
experts forecast snow and rain 
so put away my summer dress
for it is only early March 
seduced by February’s warmth
spring really has not sprung at all
where did I put my cashmere shawl

So warn those budding shrubs and trees
the wind and snow is on the way
and tell the buds they should stay put
too early for their spring display
such cold and windy weather today
for those who live within the UK

Storm Freya is the culprit 
for Freya is her name 
and any damage she may cause 
Freya must take the blame


Written 2nd March 2019

Our unseasonably warm weather comes to an end with the threat of Storm Freya – she is certainly no friend!

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Sponsor Brian Strand
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Chiri Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 8:26 PM
Loved this! Congrats on your win!;)
Gilmour Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 11:28 PM
so pleased you enjoyed my poem dear Brenda, with kindest thoughts Ann xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 6:54 PM
I so enjoyed reading this delightful poem Ann. I could picture it all so perfectly with your deliberate imagery! Outstanding work! ; ) xxoo
Gilmour Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 12:49 AM
Many thanks Connie for your wonderful comments and so glad you enjoyed my poem. I really appreciate your visit with kindest thoughts Ann xx
Goff Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 1:48 AM
Love, in the moment poetry such as this, Ann! -6 below zero here in Minneapolis Minnesota, unseasonably cold, expecting warmer temps in June!
Gilmour Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 1:52 AM
Thank you so much James, so nice to meet you, -6 below, now that is really cold! Keep safe and warm with kindest thoughts Ann xx
Mcconnell Avatar
March 2, 2019 at 2:28 PM
Fine weather piece Ann, indeed March has started rough to say the least! But spring will come hopefully!
Gilmour Avatar
March 2, 2019 at 2:33 PM
Hello Gordon, yes it has been so warm in Eastbourne, it is a real shock to the system! Many thanks for your visit and I hope you are well. Kindest thoughts Ann xx
Allison Avatar
March 2, 2019 at 11:51 AM
Looks like March is here with weather to bite us in the behind:-( blowing a hoolie here and the boats look like they won't sail tomorrow and Monday. Back to winter woolies I'm afraid, wrap up warm and stay safe Ann:-) hugs Jan xx
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March 2, 2019 at 12:09 PM
Oh dear I should have taken notice of my gran's advice, ne'er cast a clout till May be out, a truer word has never been spoken, Haha! Gosh it is sounding bad with you Jan, so batten down the hatches as they say and have a nice cosy evening by the fire. Kindest thoughts Ann xx Jan
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