Unwelcome Season

The gloomy days of winter
And soggy clouds of rain
Make me wonder if sunshiny days
Will ever come again.

I am so tired of galoshes,
Umbrellas and rain coats.
I'd like to carry only bottles
Of sun lotion in my totes.

Mr North Wind take your icy blasts
And blow them far away
To where polar bears would say welcome
And walruses and caribou play.

I am sitting by a heater
With a blanket on my knees.
I see my garden through my window
As it slips into deep freeze.

The sports of winter don't amuse me.
I have never learned to ski.
I'd like to winter in Hawaii
Or in sunny Italy.

Now that Santa Claus has gone back
To the land of ice and snow,
I must tell you Mr. Winter,
It's also time for you to go. 

1/17/13
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2013 at 5:32 PM
way to go with your top win, Joyce. you rocked it. Congratulations.
Patrikar Avatar
February 5, 2013 at 9:26 AM
Congrats on your win :) nice 1
Guzzi Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 1:20 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Devonshire Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 10:35 AM
LOL This is adorable, Joyce. I hope Mr. Winter complies with your request, but I still think we have a couple more months of winter. Congratulations on your big win! Love, Carolyn
Haick Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Congratulations Joyce! Love, Annalise
Lamoureux Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 8:52 AM
Great win
Richards Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 8:37 AM
I love the light-hearted version of your delightful poem, Joyce! You found me smiling and packing my bags for Hawaii!!! Congratulations! It is nice to share the spotlight with you!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 8:09 AM
This is a super write Joyce and many congrats on your well deserved top spot xx
Gorelick Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 7:28 AM
A BIG win..congrats Joyce. BG
May Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 6:49 AM
congrats on a great win Joyce
Burch Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 1:35 AM
Awww. Joyce this is precious !! I love it!! Congratulations on your win!!! Big hugs. Love ya deb
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 1:09 AM
Congratulations on your First placement with this winning gem of a poem Joyce. Brava!
Gildersleeve Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 11:11 PM
Congratulations on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie
Veetil Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 11:09 PM
congratulations on your winning write...
Roberts Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Congratulations Joyce...Seren
Roberts Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 10:02 PM
many congrats Joyce on your winning entry
Squyres Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 9:56 PM
Congrats on your BIG Win...top of the list ! Woo hoooo !! Excellent poem for Winter Begone !!!
A   Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 9:56 PM
Joyce, Congratulations with your wonderful poem ~ Always~ LINDA
Bauer Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 8:18 AM
nice one, joyce! cheer up - spring is just around the corner...
Shetley Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 3:21 AM
I hope this is for the contest! Good to read your work as always!
Dodd Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 12:19 AM
Fun! I say go away Mr winter too! enjoyed!
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