It's a Quarter of Eight

It's a quarter of eight and dark outside.
Summer has gone on her downhill slide.
I'm up before the sun has made herself known
And in a few short hours she seems to have flown.
I miss summer already, though she's barely gone.
Not looking forward to winter where nights are so long.
I'm already counting the days until spring.
Just getting through another winter, now there's the thing.
I don't like the cold, I don't like the dark.
Fall is so fleeting, it's barely a lark.
I can't wait for March when pussywillows arrive.
Yes, I'm counting the days 'til the earth comes alive.
It's a quarter of eight and dark outside
And the summer sun has gone off to hide
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Coulstock Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 1:41 AM
Hi Francine. I liked this descriptive poem and I'm just like you re-the cold and winter. Also don't you think everybody seems to be so much happier when the sun shines? luv June
Hickman Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 1:59 AM
Francine, it gets better and better, this one in particular is a real treat, and shows what original thinking there is in your work, Excellent! Gordon, (hicky)
Fraser Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 4:16 PM
I enjoy all the seasons Francine. What material she shares with us to write about. Couplet with class is this >> James :)
Mehta Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 9:48 AM
A wonderful write saying goodbye to summer and again waiting for the summer sun. Art is long and time fleeting, Francine
Docherty Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Funny how we say things regionally, when I read the title I thought it was going to be womething about "two"? Thinking of the time, just a small thing but to avoid confusion I think I would have use a quarter "to" eight throughout perhaps but that's just me... Otherwise you nicely tell us your feelings for this time of year and the promise of new birth that a new year brings with it in a lovely reflective piece. Well done. Kindest thoughts and intentions, Anna-Marie.
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September 15, 2010 at 9:01 PM
enjoyed this, your poem echoes the sentiment of many. Harry
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September 15, 2010 at 8:33 PM
Although I love fall, it is the shortening of daylight hours that seems to make me feel sad. I don't like the dark either, but I love cold weather. Most people who live in Florida long for winter because it is so much more comfortable here then. Quite a beautifu poem, Francine! Love, Carolyn
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