Season Dancer

Today out the window are all shades of blue
Snowflakes and clouds that whisper of you
And I still remember the way you enticed me
The snow by the river, barely flowing & icy
And I still regret that I had to soon leave
But springtime was coming with warm air to breathe

Today out the window the rain will soon fall
Upon greening leaves of flowers quite tall 
And I still remember the way you enticed me
The buds by the river and fish that surprised me
And I still regret that I ended our fun
But summer was coming and I wanted the sun

Today out the window is a blistering day
The Sunshine beckoning to swim time away
And I still remember the way you enticed me
The cool of the river that the hot sun denies me 
And I still regret that we soon had to part
But autumn was the season to calm my blazed heart

Today out the window I'm looking at home
The autumn leaves falling, you and I alone
And I still remember the way you enticed me
The flow of the river, disguising what I see
And I still regret that I had to go
But winter was coming, and I wanted snow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Situation Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 12:49 PM
Congrads. One you'll be remembered for.
Mehta Avatar
January 25, 2014 at 7:52 PM
Very impressive way to write on love and loss, Juli
Puddifoot Avatar
January 25, 2014 at 3:50 PM
I'm not usually a great fan of rhyme, but this one stuck in my mind...poignant and reflective, I could feel the regret and loss through the lines - congrats on your win in my contest :)
Dom Avatar
January 22, 2014 at 2:55 AM
wow. I like this, it's so smooth. only two seasons where I live, wet or wetter.
Richards Avatar
January 21, 2014 at 1:22 PM
What a beautiful, although with a bit of melancholy , this poem speaks of love, and loss and seasonal change. Perhaps filled with hidden meanings. Lovely write Juli. ps......I'm so thankful for my placement in your recent contest....thank you very much !!
Harper Avatar
January 18, 2014 at 2:48 PM
Julie, excellent poem about the changing seasons and good emotion. Good contrast between the stanzas and excellent use of form. Congratulations on your win. Thanks much for entering my contest.
Michelle Avatar
January 19, 2014 at 11:59 PM
Thank YOu
Lamoureux Avatar
January 18, 2014 at 8:38 AM
There is a lot of wisdom in this piece. We humans are so preoccupied with what is around the corner we sometimes miss the treasures in the moment. This is such a beautiful piece I'm glad I stopped and immersed myself in your creativity, I feel refreshed.
Dietrich Avatar
January 18, 2014 at 3:44 AM
gosh, this is really really nice. and I loved the repetitive way you reinforced the meaning "and I still remember the way you entice me" almost like a Kyrielle!
Sivey Avatar
January 16, 2014 at 11:55 PM
I really enjoyed reading this awesome write this evening! If I remember right, there was once a contest about a seasonal dancer, this would have been a perfect entry into that contest! What a fantastic poem Juli-Michelle! Great Work!!
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