The Weary Winter Snow

The snow white blanket glistening
so brightly all around
has grown so very tired
as the winter's winding down.

Oh how we long for Springtimes' sun
to smile about the place
to melt the weary winter snow
and wash its' dirty face.

But when the old and forlorn snow
has melted we shall find
we'll curse all of the Springtime mud
that it will leave behind.




This was inspired by Moggie, the woman I was aid
and companion to, when she was commenting on
the dirty snow and said someone should write a
poem about it.  I wrote this for her and I wanted to
share this with you.   RG
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February 15, 2009 at 12:02 PM
drop the 1st that hon, & chnage the 2nd one to something else...ex. which Winter's sand has left behind.....or something maintaining the 8/6 meter of most of the lines. (Good one for Bonsai Dreams) Love Debbie
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January 27, 2009 at 5:00 PM
So much truth in this one, though I'd much rather have the mud than the below zero temps we've had in North Dakota lately. Good title. Nice dedication. Keep on writing! Karen
Winter Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Robin, this is an awesome little poem! Bet your friend loves it! I do! So sweet of you, bet it makes her smile big. Love, Shar
Haniff Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 1:12 PM
what a perfect poem for the coming season, nicely rhymed and well done!..liked it lotz* Maryam
Ginn Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Yeah well now Ms. Robin you gots all this new snow to cover up da nasty dirty stuff. Aren't sooo lucky. loveudo, Laurie
Reynolds Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 12:08 PM
I know I will - mud season is almost here! YAY/NOOOOOO! lol love this, me
Loving Iii Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 9:41 AM
snow covers a multitude of sins. but when the Son melts them away the dirt is reaveiled. john
Kelly Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Yup , Moggie had her finger on the pulse , and Robin had the pen to capture it , in perfect poetry .....
Higgins Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Wonderful write Robin. Love the rhyming in the piece. It is true that we want the snow to go away but we will curse the springtime mud that remains..we are tough audience to please. Good job!
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January 27, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Yep...the mud and gunk leftover by Mr. Winter! Not quite the beautiful part of season's change! :)~ Carrie
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January 27, 2009 at 6:46 AM
The rhyme is absolutely perfect and the irony in this is humorous and so clearly expressed. A perfect write. Michael
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