Daver Austin Poet Tanka

Spring Thaw

SPRING THAW

what a sorry sight
the poor drowned grass muddied o’er
dirty snow with tracks
but the skies are thankful for
a chance to the earth restore

and the animals
seem to walk with quicker step
breathing earth’s freshness
are aware but not pensive
accepting nature’s goodness

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Mel Merrill April 10, 2014 at 11:52 PM Daver, I like this a lot. A great write and a fun read. Luv the theme and the way you manage it. Nicely done. Peace // mel :)

Kathryn Collins March 14, 2014 at 9:22 AM A "sorry sight" - the nuns used to call me that. Oh yes, that quicker step no questions asked. love, Kathy

Joe Maverick March 14, 2014 at 1:07 AM Interesting me with that acceptance line Daver, good relation of scenes, shall get the broom out to clear that muddied grass..'

Andrea Dietrich March 11, 2014 at 9:45 PM another double post , Daver!

Barbara Gorelick March 11, 2014 at 4:54 PM Spring does not come without a few mudpuddles..loved your poem. BG

Mark Peterson March 11, 2014 at 1:24 PM How I envy the animals their ability to live in the moment and be fully accepting of their circumstance. Complete purity of intent, and you have captured this well in your poem, which I enjoyed tremendously.

Francine Roberts March 10, 2014 at 5:07 PM love it Dave, we have a sunny day here melting the last clumps of snow away. Bring on the Spring