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The Icicles

Out the back window The icicles drip, Releasing their droplets From wintertime’s grip. I once would spend hours, My grandson in tow, And watched as they dropped On the snow piles below. We marveled together, His world sparkling new, But at 7, he has Better things he can do.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 2/15/2021 7:00:00 AM
I prefer icicles when not dripping. When in sunlight they remind me of the prismatic colors of fine crystal chandeliers. – Maurice
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Date: 2/13/2021 8:47:00 PM
Ha, ha! Love the irony of it all: The grandson of an accomplished poet -- and he has 'better things' to do than watch icicles drip... Excellent, ilene!
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Date: 2/13/2021 3:46:00 PM
These delights outgrow us so fast! It is why we have to spend oodles of time with them before they outgrow us. So sincere and true!
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Date: 2/13/2021 9:58:00 AM
Did he practice catching drops on his tongue? Aloha! Rico
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Date: 2/13/2021 3:33:00 AM
Wonderful write. When kids are very young they watch nature with wonder for long time. As they grow older, no time. I watch sunset from my window every day. When I call my son 14 yrs, he says it is same every day. Many can relate to this one. Take care Rama
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Date: 2/12/2021 5:25:00 PM
When the icicles start dripping, that's a sign the weather is warmer. They can start dripping as much as they want now.
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Date: 2/12/2021 2:20:00 PM
aww this is such a touching poem in so many ways Ilene:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 2/12/2021 1:53:00 PM
Yup! I saw my grands a lot more before!
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Date: 2/12/2021 1:50:00 PM
- He will enjoy them when he grows up ... they are beautiful ... My: - Haiku X 198 - icy crystals - have a beautiful photo :) - Have a lovely weekend, Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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