When Jack Comes To Play

When the days begin to grow shorter,
and the sky becomes dreary and gray.
When the nights turn darker and colder,
you know that Jack Frost has come to play.

When birds fly south to warmer places,
we pull our heavy coats out to stay.
Snowflakes fall and the ponds ice over,
you know that Jack Frost has come to play.

When crystals form on barren branches,
the cold north wind makes them creak and sway.
If your old bones feel so much older,
you know that Jack Frost has come to play.

His breath will turn the green grass to brown,
his touch has flowers wilting away.
His dark shadow sends hoarfrost creeping,
you know that Jack Frost has come to play.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Goldsmith Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 6:43 AM
I enjoyed your fun write. Fall will be over soon/then Jack Frost can come out to play. Have a blessed day writing away.................
Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Thank for dropping by. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Rolland Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 5:26 PM
such a delicate "ritournelle" for describing the winter coming, Jerry this is a talented poetry to read and trust , to brave coldness in heart, bravo mon ami
Brotherton Avatar
November 20, 2023 at 7:13 AM
Thank you, my friend.
Baker Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 11:17 PM
Sounds like we got ourselves a "Jack Frost" day, Jerry. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the seasons of Autumn and Winter. Nice rhyming and imagery, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Brotherton Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 1:19 PM
Thanks Bill. Certainly that time of the year.
Wolf Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 8:49 PM
You've captured Jack F. quite nicely. May he stay just over the city boundary from me!
Wolf Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 6:36 PM
I like the saying, but spare me the Kix. Thanks for the quip, Jerry.
Brotherton Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 1:22 PM
Isn't that an old saying somewhere? "May your days always be sunny and clear and Old Jack Frost never kick you in the rear."
Fisher Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 5:19 PM
Clever take on Jack. Enjoyed the poem, but I wish he played somewhere else sometimes.
Brotherton Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 1:23 PM
Wouldn't that be nice.
Bowring Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM
This is a lovely, atmospheric poem Jerry. Great imagery. I especially love the lines, ‘ Snowflakes fall and and the ponds ice over’ ‘ When crystals form on barren branches’ ‘ His dark shadow sends hoarfrost creeping’. Delightful! Really enjoyed it my friend. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you. :):)
Brotherton Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 1:24 PM
Thank you for reading. I know my reply is a tad late, but may all your days be blessed as well.
James Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 10:53 AM
Jack does have his beauty. Wonderfully written Jerry and a pleasure to read. Emilia : )
Brotherton Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 1:25 PM
Thank you Emilla. He is even prettier when seen through my window.
M  Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 3:13 PM
Beautifully written my friend….great rhyming flow@! Debx
Brotherton Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 1:26 PM
Thank you Deb.
Greenhough Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 8:27 PM
That's a fine poem. I've never seen Jack Frost, but the poem tells what he's up to. It's always a thrill to wske in the morning and see the first snow.
Brotherton Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 1:28 PM
Thanks Hilda. Sorry for the late reply. I appreciate you dropping by.
Rolland Avatar
October 17, 2023 at 11:26 PM
this is beautiful and sensitive poetry, Jerry, melodious indeed for the heart, everyone can identified to Jack Frost have a sweet day poet
Brotherton Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 1:29 PM
Thank my friend.
Bauer Avatar
October 17, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Well written, Jerry! I love all the examples you’ve included…
Brotherton Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 1:29 PM
I appreciate your kindness my friend.
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