Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

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.

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Maurice Rigoler February 15, 2021 at 7:00 AM I prefer icicles when not dripping. When in sunlight they remind me of the prismatic colors of fine crystal chandeliers. – Maurice

Gershon Wolf February 13, 2021 at 8:47 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!

Caren Krutsinger February 13, 2021 at 3:46 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!

Rico Leffanta February 13, 2021 at 9:58 AM Did he practice catching drops on his tongue? Aloha! Rico

Rama Balasubramanian February 13, 2021 at 3:33 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

Robert Pettit February 12, 2021 at 5:25 PM When the icicles start dripping, that's a sign the weather is warmer. They can start dripping as much as they want now.

Jan Allison February 12, 2021 at 2:20 PM aww this is such a touching poem in so many ways Ilene:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues February 12, 2021 at 1:53 PM Yup! I saw my grands a lot more before!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 12, 2021 at 1:50 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 :)