Slush Day

(a 7-5 Trochee)

Snow falls down; then comes the rain.
Wet flakes fall and drown
when that rain, like a refrain
once again comes down.

Then I step onto the street.
There's no snow to crush.
Mere shoes don't protect one's feet
from cold puddled slush!


For the "The Doesn't fit" Poetry Contest of Carol Eastman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Romaine Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 1:33 PM
Hey Andrea, a hearty congratulations on your win in Carol's contest! This certainly brings chilling memories (soon to be upon us again). A well deserving win. Be Blessed, Neva
A  Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 10:59 AM
Congrats on the win. SKAT
Smith Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 1:03 PM
I hate when then happens. Your feet always get wet then cold.
Godwin Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 12:22 PM
Congratulations on being the 3rd, 1st place winner! Now, serious - your poem is a delightful treat. If I hadn't come by to be sarcastic, I would have missed it. CayCay
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January 5, 2013 at 12:06 AM
i like the image... something you will not see or crush here where I'm from...pd
Horsman Avatar
September 13, 2012 at 7:17 AM
When does SLUSH become a gem? when AD writes a poem about it.. I rest my case.
Byrne Avatar
March 31, 2010 at 8:24 PM
Great! I hate that slush!
Monteblanco Avatar
February 23, 2010 at 1:10 PM
That's AWESOME!
K. Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 8:55 PM
What an enjoyable write! though I've never experienced snow before, makes me feel like I've stepped right through that slush!! Thanks for sharing and will email you soon, ok? Time for lunch for me ;)
Sweetheart Avatar
February 19, 2010 at 6:13 AM
Great ..and I see the syllable count and an awesome write with rhyme.. am going to try it now... luv.. and thankxxx..Linda-Marie..
Owens Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Hey Andrea ...read "A Changed Life" lol Marty
Owens Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Love your new form...May have to try it myself...enjoyed...Marty
Strand Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 1:02 AM
Andrea thanks for your welcome comments today.Rgds Brian
A  Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 10:01 PM
NICE INTRESTING SURROUNDING..GETTING PRETTY MESSY WHEN THE SNOW STARTS TO DESOLVE....ENJOYED THE READ..IRMA
Devonshire Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Keep those feet dry and warm, Andrea. I really like this form and your rhymes are perfect. Enjoyed the image of snowflakes "drowning." Great work! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 6:35 AM
You have presented to us very interesting poetry today Andrea. It was a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing it with us here at PoetrySoup. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 6:37 PM
Great and such unique rhyme... this totally fits the weather here in N.J. and now its raining ice.. when will this stop? luv light poetry ... makes one feel all warm inside.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
Anish Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 2:57 PM
An all too common occurence these days. I wish spring would hurry up! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Pickett Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 1:37 PM
This looks challenging... I may have to try it..... Good job....:JP]
Kendrick Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 1:12 PM
Interesting design in this write. Very descriptive of what I have seen on tv. That cold slush would be very cold if one did not have protective boots. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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