Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Slippery Paths

The days are getting longer;
The sun is slow to set.
Frustration’s getting stronger
That this isn’t over yet.

The optimists are quoting
Outlooks for a better spring
But the pessimists are noting
That we don’t know anything.

The winter’s far from over;
There’ll be frigid days ahead.
Before we’re all in clover
There’ll be slippery paths to tread.

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Caren Krutsinger January 15, 2022 at 11:09 PM This made me smile because it applies in so many situations! "The optimists are quoting Outlooks for a better spring But the pessimists are noting That we don’t know anything."

Bill Baker January 11, 2022 at 5:27 PM Well said, Ilene. True and poetic. I enjoyed your poem. Have a great week! Bill

Rico Leffanta January 11, 2022 at 10:29 AM Just don't burn your Christmas tree to get warm . . . .Enjoyed, Ilene!

Maurice Rigoler January 11, 2022 at 6:14 AM Wise words, Ilene. I'm not decided whether I should get my fourth booster jab or not. / Maurice

Kim Rodrigues January 10, 2022 at 4:10 PM Well said for any year and a covid year.

Jan Allison January 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM I definitely think we are still treading on slippery slopes for many months to come, superb rhyming as ever:-) hugs Jan xx