Message For An Old Cold Man

November was not all that bad. We had Thanksgiving feasts and very little snow. The Yuletide season came. Since it was glad, I felt so sad to see December go. But January so far we have seen cars sliding off the roads and freezing cold. Blue skies I need and white replaced by green and sunshine spilling onto fields like gold. But Winter still persists. Up and about, he's freezing pipes, car engines and my toes! That old cold man has worn his welcome out. And next month's Valentines? Well, who needs those? It's Goddess Spring that I am waiting on. Why hang around, old Winter? Just begone! Written 1/19/13 For the Winter Begone Poetry Contest of Francine Roberts
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Watt Avatar
November 16, 2020 at 11:31 PM
I thought since I'm old and often cold, that maybe this was a message for me, but I guess not, haha! I just saw your comment today that January is your least favorite month... I can see why! Nice write, Andrea.
Harper Avatar
March 24, 2013 at 8:42 AM
Amen, Andrea, you told old winter what we all feel, excellent. I enjoyed this sonnet.
Hicks Avatar
March 18, 2013 at 10:02 PM
Winter can be a lot like a grumpy old man... wanting everyone to feel as cold as he! Nice personification... I especially liked the references to Valentines... I, myself, think of it as kind of a ridiculous holiday.
Zerbst Avatar
February 10, 2013 at 9:50 AM
This is the best begone I have read yet. Keep it up.
Yamin Avatar
February 6, 2013 at 11:50 AM
Heartiest congrats on your poem's well deserved win in the Contest of Francine Roberts. Love. -Mohammad
Babcock Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 7:05 PM
Yes winter be gone. So darn cold out here. We have so much snow that we have no where to place it. More forecast for more snow over the next few days. BE GONE WINTER. love phyl
Guzzi Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 1:35 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Haick Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 10:31 AM
Congratulations on a deserving win, Andrea! Luv, Annalise
Lamoureux Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 9:05 AM
:0)congrats Andrea
Richards Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Loved the Valentine line!!! That one made me laugh!! Clever and funny!! Great poem, Andrea!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 8:18 AM
Back a day and aching wrist already congratulating you. lol Went to Spain xx
May Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 6:46 AM
congrats on your win Andrea
Johnson Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 2:10 AM
A wonderful poem Andrea. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Gildersleeve Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 11:21 PM
Congratulations on you win. Warm Smiles, Connie
Veetil Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 11:19 PM
congratulations on your winning write..
Roberts Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 10:17 PM
many congrats Andrea on your winning entry
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February 3, 2013 at 10:00 PM
Andrea, Congratulations with your wonderful poem ~ Always~ LINDA
Sanders Avatar
January 30, 2013 at 8:37 AM
Very touching excellent poem written by a very good poet. I saw that you view another poet named Margherita Russo she's only 14 and I know it would mean alot for her to have you read her newest poem if you have the time. Thank you very much.
Austin Avatar
January 24, 2013 at 12:36 PM
Ayyyyyyyyyy MEN! The last two lines says it all. Love the rest also. Love, daver
May Avatar
January 24, 2013 at 7:17 AM
nicely penned Andrea ....Best wishes
Johnson Avatar
January 22, 2013 at 3:54 PM
Ole man winter, he's a burly soul. On everything, he takes his toll. But please don't let him have your heart. For valentines day is for all who take part. So Mrs. Springtime, we wait for you. You always remind us that love is for two. :)
Ober Avatar
January 22, 2013 at 2:22 PM
How did I miss this one? This is an awesome sonnet! AND I couldn't agree more. Winter needs to skedaddle! (I had to look up the spelling of that word haha)
Gasun Avatar
January 22, 2013 at 9:04 AM
This stellar sonnet my dear Andrea! I love the way you wrote it, the personification applied on the seasons and others which make it so creative. I am not yet familiar with sonnet but I hope i have time to study it out soon and would you mind if I use yours as an example again? :) I'll include your latest poems in my favs. Thank you so much and congratulations for the consecutive super wins. Good luck and best wishes always! love and biggest hugs, Leonora
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January 22, 2013 at 1:53 AM
Yes I could not agree more here Andrea lets get him gone..!
Harrell Avatar
January 21, 2013 at 10:12 PM
I was wondering why I read so many poems about winter be gone. I thought everyone is just sick of it, lol. Great job, Andrea. A funny one!
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