Sandra Haight | + Follow Poet |
Rhyme | + Fav Poem | Comment | Email | Print |

Something Is Missing

                        Something is missing from our winter days
            which seem irregular from former years.
This is mysterious in many ways-
although convenient, winter has changed gears!
                        Here in our Hudson Valley, New York State,
scant dustings of light snow we've seen to date!
No ice on ponds where country folk could skate!
      The temps each day are warmer than before-
            buds waking up! Such fair clime can't ignore!           
                        A milder winter- should we ask for more?
But wait! Our March is gearing up her phase!
            Will she make up for what's kept in arrears?
      Should we stand by for blizzards at her gate?
            Let's see what fickle March will have in store!


February 23, 2023

Premiere Contest: Fragmented Rhyme
Sponsor: Emile Pinet

Checked With RZ and HMS

Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2023

Please Login to post a comment

Susan Ashley Date: 3/1/2023 8:34:00 PM Dear Sandra, the poetic beauty of your verse captures the strange reality of this warm winter. It’s a shame that we may be losing the joys of winter, like ice skating, sledding, snow angels and snowmen, for future generations. Congratulations for your excellent win in Emile’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/2/2023 6:46:00 AM Dear Susan, thank you once again for your visit and very encouraging comments. As per my poem, March presented us with 5 inches of snow on Tuesday, the last day of February, and more is predicted for this weekend! Hugs, Sandra ;)

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/1/2023 1:24:00 PM March is known for being contrary. LOL Congratulations on your win Sandra! :) Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/2/2023 6:41:00 AM Yes, for sure, Linda! March already made her entrance here on the last day of February with 6 inches of snow!! Thanks so much for the visit and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra

Emile Pinet Date: 3/1/2023 9:54:00 AM Congratulations Sandra! Your amazing poem "Something Is Missing," has earned you a distinguished place in my poetry contest. I was strict, but your poem quickly rose to a podium placing. Very well done my friend, Emile. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/2/2023 6:39:00 AM Thank you so much, Emile, for your challenging contest, your supportive comment, and my placement on your winners' list! Sanda

Daniel Turner Date: 2/23/2023 1:05:00 PM Hey Mrs Sandra. The last two winters have been the mildest I can remember. Of course I'm a bit farther south than you . Will we be the next dinosaurs? I enjoyed reading you today. Be well:) Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/23/2023 5:57:00 PM Hi Daniel, so nice that you stopped by again, and I am pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Yes, some strange weather in our area- but I'm not complaining about the lower heating bills- at least for now! You stay well too! Sandra