Virtues To Vices

Rainbows painted in the sky
White daffodils singing in the rain 
Drops of dew glistening in the morning sun 
Clear desert pools of cold spring water
Red plump strawberries nestled in green beds
Summer mountain meadows of grasses and  blooming flowers 
Golden stands of Aspen glowing in the setting sun 
Scented pines and carpets of needles baring naked warmth
Autumn leaves of red yellow and brown fluttering in the waning sun 
Thunder and lightening flashing banners across the sky
Flooding rains and hurricanes calling an end to summer
Silent snowflakes underneath dark fluffy clouds
Winters brown weeds standing tall and lean 
Black mud oozing through naked feet 
Dirty snow melting in the city streets
Dead stumps rotting in the ground
Marsh gas wafting up between your toes 
Mosquitoes swarming after your eyes and nose
Clouds of flies feasting on earthly remains
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 5:29 PM
very very clever List poem, Jim. I like this a lot. (My mom would beg to differ on the snow, but I find it brings nothing to me but a headache on my work days)
Joyce Avatar
May 16, 2018 at 6:54 PM
thnx andrea, i really love yur work))
Graham Avatar
March 6, 2014 at 1:01 PM
You certainly have a way with words. Enjoyed.
Joyce Avatar
March 6, 2014 at 7:22 PM
thank u so much:)
Dietrich Avatar
February 18, 2013 at 9:47 PM
wow, amazing descriptions, JIm!!And I like how it went from sweet to sour!! However, I think some people actually enjoy some of those latter ones you mentioned!! I sure don't like them though, but probably scientists enjoy them!! This is your usual GREAT writing!
Kendrick Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 7:48 AM
Very descriptive of all aspects of nature..Enjoyed reading your creative touch..Some evoked my senses like the scent and taste of strawberries..Sara
Williams Avatar
December 12, 2012 at 2:55 AM
Jim, love the journey of highs and lows....David
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