Give Me Spring

Take away my static hair,
My thick, wool toque, my glassy eyes.
Take away the chilly air,
The endless clouds, the covered skies.

Give me back my sun-streaked hair,
My floppy hat, my shaded eyes. 
Give me back the sea-salt air,
The fluffy clouds, the crystal skies. 

Take away my dull, dry skin,
My soggy mitts, my booted feet.
Take away the frosty wind,
The icy paths, the slushy streets.

Give me back my sun-tanned skin,
My denim shorts, my flip-flop feet.
Give me back the toasty wind,
The sparkling dunes, the sandy streets.

Take away harsh Winter's sting, 
His gales of hail, his banks of snow.
Give me back my darling Spring,
Her rising sun, her lovely glow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Hunter Avatar
March 26, 2013 at 6:39 AM
Oh, and 'darling spring...rising sun, lovely glow'. I love that. To your question, I used to write a lot of short stories, but I haven't for a while. I have an idea for some prose though, if I ever get around to writing it down.
Hunter Avatar
March 26, 2013 at 6:36 AM
Heather, what is the weather like where you are in the spring and summer. This poem makes me imagine you in your big mitts and boots, and a jacket pulled around your face so that only a little nose is poking out. Ha...cute picture.
Johnson Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 6:30 PM
This is very appealing. Congratulations Heather. Love, Joyce
Guzzi Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 1:37 PM
Such an immediate and personal take on the topic..great job! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Lamoureux Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 9:07 AM
Great poem, I also like the new photo.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 8:22 AM
Hope you dried out you soggy mitts luv . Congratulations on your winning spot xx
Veetil Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 11:23 PM
congratulations on your winning write..
Roberts Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 10:25 PM
congrats Heather on your win in my contest
A   Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Heather, Congratulations with your wonderful poem ~ Always~ LINDA
Cavanaugh Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 3:43 AM
Wow, what a wonderful poem. This reads like a winner to me. I love this poem.
Situation Avatar
January 16, 2013 at 7:34 PM
masterpiece!!! sure to be in the winner circle. this took work and you did it marvilously. it's goinfg to my faves to prove it. T.S.
J.T. Avatar
January 15, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Nice. I really like this one. Good write - JH
Zerbst Avatar
January 14, 2013 at 7:04 PM
Great rhythm for this poem! Nice job on the double rhyme too. It's sure to do well for you. Thanks for the wonderful comments.
Fisher Avatar
January 14, 2013 at 5:55 PM
That was very enjoyable. I think you'll do well on the contest.
Dietrich Avatar
January 14, 2013 at 2:58 PM
oh my, I think you stole this win!!! I can't imagine doing one better than this. HOw will I ever do it now? haha. I gotta try though.
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