Layers

The gray overcast sky predicts
Rain to layer the damp
Cool will become colder wet air
Trapped inside, lifestyle cramped

It is worse for blossoms turned brown
Their spring beauty cut short
Soon to join spent blooms 'pon the ground
Cold their life did thwart

The bullfrog croaking in the pool
Not hindered by cold air
Is he calling his love to come
See his fair lair 

There is a stillness this morning
A quiet 'pon the air
All the birds softly sing their song
Yet stillness says beware
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Macfarlane Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 6:06 PM
Beautiful write Sara. Hugs
Mason Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 3:32 PM
enjoyed your poem. great ending. warm thoughts, Ralph
Carroll Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 1:24 PM
A lovely and uplifting write Sara!
Horne Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 11:54 AM
love this atmospheric piece - congrats on your wins too : )
Dietrich Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 6:07 PM
stillness says beware. good ending there, sara!! Nice to be back after a busy weekend and see your poetry.
La France Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 8:29 AM
Sara, this is very beautiful, well done.
Phookan Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 4:48 AM
Hello Sara! I'm here again, first I've to say sorry for not coming here as much as I'd love to... for that I shall have to say sorry to each of my friends here... It's so lovely, you take my breath away with this froggie poem.. "Froggie went a courtin' and he did ride....!" I love rains, I love gray overcast sky.. so,, despite the gloom,, I enjoyed the write very much :) and to my faves it goes ... love and huggs
A   Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 1:58 AM
Love the layers, of life Sara... a beautiful and lovely poem...xox ~Linda
Sivey Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 1:28 AM
I really loved reading this tremendous and incredible write here this evening! You have amazed me by the splendor of this wondrous poem my friend! What a fantastic piece Sara, I am delighted to have had the chance to read such a masterful poem! Great Work!!
Anish Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 7:41 PM
You live in rural area so you see more of nature than I do. However in city parks one can see Mother Nature's Gifts as they unfold. Keep it up! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Makama Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 3:12 PM
This is absolutely beautiful! The message is slick and direct. Thanks for the share
Melugin Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Layers, manifest precept on precept and I am caught up in the beauty! 7 My best, chuck
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