The Unpacked Suitcases

O loving, tender spring,

   full of growing things,

Why is there winter in your eyes?

Your quick visit has hurried 

   your slow, fermenting graces ----

Everywhere, far and wide

   blinding snow!

   blowing endless white!

No more your balmy breeze

   to lead me outside!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lamoureux Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 9:08 AM
You have skills, this is very good.
Beaufort Avatar
March 23, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Keith, this poem is poignant. It really sums up the passage of warmth. I consider this an allegory for life. You have something wonderful going for you. You have brought tears of joy and sadness to my eyes. Thanks for bringing a little art into my life.
Dietrich Avatar
March 23, 2014 at 11:23 AM
this is such a GOOD poem about spring and its lagging behind!! Love how you personified it with "winter in your eyes" Awesome!
Jones Avatar
March 22, 2014 at 11:03 PM
Twisting nature with feelings and visual...wow..intense...like it...
Chircop Avatar
March 22, 2014 at 4:36 PM
Somehow sad..yet many times sad poems are even more beautiful...Most beautiful as such is this.
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