Rains of Winter

Rains of winter are often  tiring
As well as relentlessly unending.
Our poet finds them uninspiring.
She regrets hours she has been spending
On poetry, tiring and unending.

She tries to hit a lighter note
By turning to reading of the bards.
Comparing them to what she wrote
Is a swift turning of the cards.
She wishes she wrote like the bards.

The reading brightens somber mood,
And brings sunshine into the room.
Her own lines now are looking good.
She has shaken off the clouds of gloom.
Gone, somber mood and clouds of gloom
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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K. Avatar
July 10, 2015 at 11:35 AM
I really enjoyed reading this quintain that you wrote, Joyce :) perfect for the rainy weather (no winter here though) -- I like how you let poetry inspire you, of how you turned around the feeling of boredom and gloom at the end of your poem. I am so honored that you still remember me, thank you so much! and I apologize if my pen name confused you, I really didn't mean to...I guess one of my reasons for doing so would be to lie low, eeep. Always take care and thanks again! Sending love -nikko :)
Hamilton Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 5:31 AM
Love this Joyce the rhyme is excellent and the flow perfect hugs 7 + fav
La France Avatar
February 16, 2015 at 12:10 PM
Joyce, I to look for inspiration with famous poets and poetry, and I like to see how they do their layouts, looking for something different to inspire,( and sometimes I watch a comedy movie to lift the gloom) I really like you poem and thanks for visiting my poetry ~~
Lindley Avatar
February 1, 2015 at 4:10 PM
When in a gloomy mood I cruise the net researching poetry I have never seen before, finding new amazing poets both known and unknown. After a couple hours of that my gloom simply vanishes. I enjoy your poetry my friend on many levels so , not the least of which is its charm and ability too appeal to the good in the world and us! A7... Bravo!!!
Dietrich Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 9:09 PM
Is this you, Joyce. I can just see you reading poems and feeling more and more in the mood for writing. Very nice
Guzzi Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 7:43 PM
So pleasant to read your verse this evening, Joyce I do hope you are well and warm? Light & Love
Richards Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 7:29 PM
Living in California, we would welcome the rain this drought year, once again. Gloomy days here, would bring smiles, and brighten our days with clouds !! :)
Haight Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Great poem, Joyce. Yes, the Winter months are so dull. But, it is always wonderful to be inspired and uplifted by the magical words of poetry that fill us with positive images! Sandra
Horne Avatar
January 29, 2015 at 4:29 PM
yes, I know that feeling, my friend. Lovely write. Hope you are having a great week xx
Bauer Avatar
January 22, 2015 at 11:59 AM
i like this poem very much, joyce! it's tricky comparing our own poetry to anyone else's but i hope that you're proud of your own work because i'm sure you have many fans here (i am one of them!).
Allison Avatar
January 21, 2015 at 6:47 PM
Oh how I wish the dull days would go and we get sunshine back in our lives and feel uplifted and rejuvenated once more - I can really relate to this but I turn to the poems of others here rather than the bards:-) Hugs Jan xx a 7 from me:-) xx
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