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Runny Nose

Sol’s light dims on a snowy day as menacing clouds block its way. And wailing winds chill to the bone, sounding like lost souls, all alone. Color fades from Nature's array as snowflakes fluff a white duvet. Depression deepens like fresh snow, concerned Winter will never go. Sidewalks sullied with salty spray, adopt a melancholy grey. We're left wiping a runny nose, as Winter's cold freezes our toes. The songbirds have all flown away, migrating south from Winter's fray. And misery has a firm hold, imposing many months of cold. Adding to the rush-hour delay, the potholed streets are in decay. And sadness broods in shadows cast, dulling hopes that Winter won't last.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 7/15/2018 6:15:00 PM
oh my, a wintery poem this is!! I am so glad we are in summer right now! Good writing, my friend. Sorry I Have not seen much of you lately. I am very busy this summer!!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 7/16/2018 9:40:00 AM
Thanks Andrea, I appreciate your comments my friend, have a great summer, Emile.
Date: 7/15/2018 5:49:00 PM
Well done, Emile.
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Date: 7/16/2018 9:40:00 AM
Thanks Line, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 7/15/2018 9:28:00 AM
Is it the grey sadness of winter that makes our nose run? Why doesn't the brightness of snow dry it up? Oh Well, good write Emile...
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Emile Pinet
Date: 7/15/2018 9:53:00 AM
Thanks Charlie, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 7/15/2018 5:28:00 AM
It is funny how the seasons affect us especially the long dreary winters, but spring and summer raise our dropping spirits. Best of luck with your new book Emile.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 7/15/2018 7:30:00 AM
Thanks Tom, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 7/14/2018 11:19:00 PM
"And depression has a firm hold strengthened by many months of cold." so true for so many who have SAD - sun affect disorder. We all need more sun! You have painted winter gloriously here, and the feelings we have for it, Emile.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 7/15/2018 7:29:00 AM
Thanks Caren, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

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