Moody Winter

It was a dull moody day
the sun refused to peek
as the clouds ran by

hoar frost clung
to barren branches
decorating trees in white

temperature began to rise
the frost began to disperse
free falling rain drops

icy patches began to form
creating slippery sections
beckoning a mishap

anyone who walked
had to be aware
of the ice covered ground.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 12:48 PM
Your poem back in November was a precursor to a deadly winter! Even then, it was showing a too frosty face. WEll, I don't have time to keep going back. I just can't believe how long it's been since I left off with your poetry.
Babcock Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Need to start some nice spring poems now. Had Breilla's 2nd birthday party yesterday. Is hard to believe she is growing up to fast. love phyl
Ball Avatar
November 27, 2018 at 6:51 AM
Oh that's the way it is here right now. It freezes then it melts and freezes again. It's been that kind of year. Well described Phyl. God Bless, JB
Babcock Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Thanks Judy. Getting a nice warm week this week and will finish my Christmas shopping. Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas. love phyl
Laurie Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 8:56 PM
Hello Phyllis … hopefully, our weather is about to change to something like summer. A few days ago, snow was falling in the mountains. Your poem paints a picture of the looming chill you face - thank you Phyllis - Lindsay
Babcock Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 11:13 AM
Thanks Lindsay for your comment. Has been a very lovely week and may not have any snow by Christmas. Okay with me for sure will be good for shopping. Hopefully get a note out to your shortly. love phyl
Horsman Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 5:02 PM
Your poem, describes exactly how the weather effect most of us, enjoyed. lovely poem.
Babcock Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 11:11 AM
Thanks Harry for your comment. Have a very Merry Christmas.
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 11:42 AM
This season has its beauty yet its caution and you have described it wondeefully in your poem Phyl. Very lovely! ; ) xxoo
Babcock Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 11:11 AM
Thanks for your comment Connie. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Vaso Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 11:07 PM
Ah, so you had the same weather as us! It was a dreary day here, but somehow very poetic! Nice write!
Babcock Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 10:33 AM
Thanks for your comment another dreary day today but the hoar frost was beautiful a couple of days ago. Now trees are barren again. love phyl
Allison Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 4:12 PM
very vivid wintery imagery Phyllis:-) hugs Jan xx
Babcock Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 10:29 AM
Thanks my friend. Hope all is well with you. love phyl
One Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 3:20 PM
Very cold imagery Phyllis...
Babcock Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 10:20 AM
Thanks for your comment. love phyl
May Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 3:01 PM
Those slippery patches makes for a hard landing...Nicely penned Phyllis
Babcock Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 10:10 AM
thanks for your comment and yes slippery patches everywhere at the moment. love phyl
Sands Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 2:28 PM
You have described it well. And yes, be careful on the icy ground. I had a bad fall on the ice once. Well done :)
Babcock Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 10:08 AM
Thanks yes winter is a time to watch your step. love phyl
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