Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

The Winter Blues

The Winter Blues
Robert J. Lindley 

Winter blew in with a scant little whimper 
Fall skulked away with hardly a peep 
Deep cold, blowing winds fit some's temper 
Yet others they sadden enough to weep! 

Snow brings its beauty and shining charms 
Frigid air sets furry critters about 
Blizzards blasting forth set great alarms 
Where frozen forested cries ring out. 

Nature knows best and gives as she pleases 
Hardest season sets the coming stage 
Death and pain, of which Spring then eases 
Time for each, says the wizened sage! 

Cold chills, hang glisten silent through the night 
Decembers solstice sets the stage northbound 
Jack Frost pretends to be Earth's white knight 
Dark days of winter winds; ice-kiss the ground 

Autumn renews chilling barren vows, 
Wonderland enables the sun on numb 
Icicles form, a voice shared -leaving nature roused 
Winter's blue melodies washed down with rum 

A cold peril storm, enjoying the winter sky 
Frostbitten dawn, desolate sunset of worthlessness 
A leafless desire to intensify nature's supply 
Loss from exposed skin, of hopelessness 
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Snow, Sleet, and hell; patients needing detox 
Atlas Spring gives way to the Viral Equinox 

(Robert Lindley and Poet Destroyer co-write) 

~ ~ A Poet Destroyer Collaboration ~ ~
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Contest: Collaboration Celebration- subject- Winter Reflections. 
Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A

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Len Gasun September 6, 2015 at 5:39 AM This is a wowser my very dear friend, Robert! You and our dearest poet friend Linda had creatively crafted a tip-top collaboration poem. Loving this so much and a super duper 7 from me. A fave as well. Thanks a lot for sharing and also for your warm greetings and visit. Many hugs and cheers! love lots, Leonora Robert Lindley September 6, 2015 at 7:07 AM Thank you my friend. This collaboration with PD was such an honor and she made this poem shine in its character ,depth and images!

Neva Romaine September 3, 2015 at 3:46 PM Hey Robert, congratulations on your win and placement in Linda's amazing contest!! A great testament to the power of these powerful Seasons and a wonderful collaboration with Linda. Well deserved win!! Be Blessed, Neva Robert Lindley September 4, 2015 at 10:43 PM Thanks Neva. It was a great honor for me to write with PD! She inspired me to look back at my childhood and its hardships to write about winter an its bad side.

Paul Callus September 3, 2015 at 12:03 PM I am not a fan of winter and its cold weather, but I have learnt to live with it, while looking forward to the following season! This lovely collaboration makes for a compelling write. ~ Congratulations on this worthy win! // paul Robert Lindley September 4, 2015 at 10:45 PM Neither am I Paul.. Winter's best part is its ending and its preparing for Spring's birth!

Alexis Y. September 3, 2015 at 12:40 AM Robert, congratulations on your win. You and PD penned a good collab :-)Alexis Robert Lindley September 4, 2015 at 10:46 PM Thanks Alex.. PD inspires and brings out the best in we that so clearly see her big heart and great talent!

Eve Roper September 2, 2015 at 11:44 PM Robert, BIG congratulations on your wonderful win! An absolutely brilliant work of art with collaboration with Linda Well done. Hugs Eve Robert Lindley September 4, 2015 at 10:48 PM Thanks my friend. I had to work so much harder to be sure not to let my writing partner down. She came thru with flying colors and made this poem shine!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 2, 2015 at 11:02 PM Congrats Robert for a deserved big win with this very beautiful collaboration with Linda! Robert Lindley September 4, 2015 at 10:48 PM Thanks my friend. It was both an honor and a pleasure to write with PD!!

Skat A September 2, 2015 at 5:39 PM Robert, Congratulations on your win.-----SKAT Robert Lindley September 4, 2015 at 10:50 PM Thanks much Skat. You know I had to swear it when writing my addition. What with me being just an old rhymer trying to reach higher!

Jan Allison September 2, 2015 at 2:55 PM wonderful personification many congrats Robert and Linda:-) hugs jan xx Robert Lindley September 4, 2015 at 10:50 PM Thanks Jan. Of course PD made it all shine and sparkle too.

Poet Destroyer A September 2, 2015 at 2:14 PM Robert, thank you for this. I froze at first then I found my way, Congratulations on your awesome win. I'm overwhelmed on the outcome of every poem. Stop by my latest blog "MY FELLINGS" or my newest poem "FLESH" if you'd like or have time. I'd like to post the collaboration on my poem list in the near future with your permission. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Robert Lindley September 4, 2015 at 10:53 PM PD it was a great honor writing with you my friend. Of course you have my permission as the poem is equally yours and the shine you gave it was a blessing I am very grateful for myself.

Robert Lindley August 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM Thank you PD. Your contribution was excellent and a proud addition to the poem my friend. Definitely icing on the cake so to speak. Truly an Honor to collaborate with you!

Payal Saxena August 7, 2015 at 2:03 PM Atleast I can feel and enjoy winter by your poem. I love winter. Thanks Robert Lindley September 4, 2015 at 10:55 PM Thanks much. I only disliked winter as a child myself. Now I find it to be a pleasant change from this Southern heat here.

Payal Saxena August 7, 2015 at 2:01 PM Hi Robert, Sorry to reply late. Thank you for appreciating my writing. Read your "winter blues". It's so hot in India that your winter description is quite relaxing.

Poet Destroyer A August 6, 2015 at 8:26 PM Thank you, Robert, I put my winter cap on for this one. A beautiful and deep challenge. I'm not good in rhyming areas. It was a pleasure writing this collaboration. LINDA Robert Lindley August 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM Thank you PD. Your contribution was excellent and a proud addition to the poem my friend. Definitely icing on the cake so to speak. Truly an Honor to collaborate with you!