Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Free verse

Northern Girl Blues

With the autumn
like the trees
I turn
and shed my graces
bare
but for mustered 
reservations
for a long nights 
depression
that's as faithful
as the seasons




11.30.17

Composed for Russell Sivey's
Choose A Topic: Depression and Sadness

Submitted to Laura Loo's
Free Verse: Winter Blues
2nd Place

Submitted to Julia Ward's
Your Favourite Free Verse Poem From October 2017 or November 2017
Poetry Contest

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Joe Inka July 28, 2018 at 1:32 PM Hi Maureen, I've read several of your poems and I love they way you convey so much with so few words. Being from New England I especially like this one and can definitely relate Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 28, 2018 at 6:41 PM Thank you so much Joe! Been called a word economist, never thought I'd be called anything economist ;) not to everyone's taste but I'm thrilled you enjoy it. Have you tried a sun lamp? I swear by it. xomo!

Line Gauthier May 5, 2018 at 9:44 PM Sweet, Maureen. Belated congrats on your fine win. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 6, 2018 at 6:01 AM Thank you Line. I'm particularly pleased with this piece. A lovely day to you! xomo

Curtis Moorman January 14, 2018 at 11:14 PM Mo, this is such a pleasure for me to see your name in the winner's circle. Congratulations! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 15, 2018 at 8:32 AM Thank you so much Curtis!

Susan Ashley January 13, 2018 at 4:24 PM Maureen, returning with congratulations for your excellent win with your beautiful poem of seasonal sadness superbly expressed. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Joseph May January 13, 2018 at 6:21 AM Congrats on your win Maureen Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 13, 2018 at 8:36 AM Thank you Joseph :)

Beautiful Scars January 13, 2018 at 4:06 AM such said in such few words...great poem, thank you and congrats :)-luloo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 13, 2018 at 8:35 AM Thank you Luloo! :) xomo!

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 18, 2017 at 10:11 PM Ah, such finely expressed Northern lights of the heart this poem be, Miss MM! Great poem ... great title. Last line is a soul kicker for real. Love and smiles always. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 18, 2017 at 11:41 PM Thank you dear Freddie :) the end of the ebb is near, come solstice the sun will flow! Love and hugs <3

Robert Pettit December 13, 2017 at 1:14 PM A northern boy can easily feel the same way. Good descriptive write. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 13, 2017 at 3:49 PM Indeed :) thank you!

Pipping Stars December 9, 2017 at 1:50 PM you got real low here ... is that what they call ... big word depression ... let me outta here ... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 9, 2017 at 2:13 PM So S.A.D. I know ;p

Jack Ellison December 8, 2017 at 9:53 AM Dear Mo! I certainly know of what you fee!!! Us guys must endure... hopefully an easier few months eh!!! Lovesies, Limejack!!! xxx Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 8, 2017 at 10:31 AM The Solstice is almost here :) much love! xomo

Lewis Raynes December 7, 2017 at 7:07 PM short sharp and, poetically, to the point, love this write of urs Maureen Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 7, 2017 at 9:06 PM Thank you Lewis :) xomo

Demetrios Trifiatis December 5, 2017 at 8:17 AM Depression expressed in such a poetic way turns into elation my dearest, Maureen! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 5, 2017 at 9:49 AM Thank you dear poet. Much love xomo :)

Supraja Kannan December 4, 2017 at 5:10 AM Lovely verse... I enjoyed it... Thanks for sharing... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 4, 2017 at 6:55 AM Thank you Supraja :)

Cheryl Hoffman December 3, 2017 at 8:27 AM Must be hard dealing with the harsh winters up there Mo; thank God for your sunlight lamp! Well penned write about the effects of SAD!~Che :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 3, 2017 at 8:56 AM With the climate changing I have new appreciation for winter which helps, that and with my own body changing, the summer's heat I used to relish I can't handle anymore lol! The lamp is indeed a godsend :) thanks dear, a lovely day to you!

Bernard Chan December 3, 2017 at 12:36 AM So nice! You always manage to convey so much with just a few words, and you're almost giving me pause about coming back to Canada :)) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 3, 2017 at 12:45 AM Lol! May you forget every word. T.O.'s not AS cold, usually ;)

Mick Talbot December 2, 2017 at 11:59 PM It spoke to me, told me to get myself out as cold as it is. Thank you Maureen! :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 3, 2017 at 12:13 AM Cheers! Yeah, I keep a husky mutt to make sure I get out in it. :)

Andrea Dietrich December 2, 2017 at 7:52 PM wow, like my unsayable melancholy poem, this is exactly IT. I can feel this too, Maureen. It's more palpable with age. WEll done. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 2, 2017 at 11:05 PM For me it was far worse before I recognized the pattern and the cause, just losing my mind; now I can map crazy on the calendar which makes it so much more manageable ;) Thank you so much Andrea, will check out your poem :) xomo!

Jan Allison December 2, 2017 at 6:59 PM The change in the seasons can have a noticeable effect on a person's moods. great pen Mo:-) hugs Jan xx Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 2, 2017 at 10:54 PM I'm definitely a Spring person :) thank you Jan xomo!

Robert Lindley December 1, 2017 at 5:21 PM I COULD FEEL THE SADNESS AND BLUES FALLING DOWN.. Autumn leads into Winter and Winter to some is a hard , cold, dreary and sad time of year. The very reason that I decided over 45 years ago-that I'd not ever live up North. Great poem my friend.. A fav.. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 1, 2017 at 10:41 PM The only thing I like about winter is spring ;) I toy but I would probably miss the seasons (she says as her mind drifts she can taste the salt on the warm air as the waves lap...Sorry about that, thank you Robert :)

Patricia Cresswell December 1, 2017 at 2:28 PM Too sad my deary. Turn up the lights Spring is only 12 weeks away. I aim being too chirpy you have permission to throw mud. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 1, 2017 at 10:32 PM Aw yeah, you know my mud is frozen ;p

Lim'Rik Flats December 1, 2017 at 9:08 AM Choi oi! Been there. Go south SAD sufferer! Thank goodness for hi-intensity lights, eh? Your precision is, uh, precise? Outta here. Keep smilin' ~ j Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 1, 2017 at 9:42 AM I know eh?! The only cure it to move to the equator :) Cheers dears! xomo

James Swartz November 30, 2017 at 11:18 PM What a poem Maureen. A long nights depression is the best description I've heard in a long while. Sad and wonderful write. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 1, 2017 at 7:35 AM Thank you James, it really is the long nights depression, even working outside I couldn't get enough sun, the steep angle of the winter sun doesn't provide the full spectrum. I'm basking in my sunlight lamp glow right now :) A lovely day to you! xomo

Susan Ashley November 30, 2017 at 5:57 PM Maureen, I love your title and your beautifully expressed melancholy. Sadness never sounded so poetic.. Good luck in the contest but already a winner with me! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 30, 2017 at 8:32 PM Thank you so much Susan, I love your visits! Much love :) xomo!

Heidi Sands November 30, 2017 at 1:15 PM A good written description of feeling sad. Well done ! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 30, 2017 at 8:31 PM Thank you Heidi :) Bless! xomo

Silent One November 30, 2017 at 1:12 PM A very sad pen... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 30, 2017 at 8:30 PM <3

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