Winter Chores

Change to winter tires.
Shovel the snow and spread salt.
Stoke up the fire.




Inspired by: Linda-Marie's Haiku"Weekend Blues"
              
 I remember it too well.
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Guzzi Avatar
January 4, 2010 at 9:10 AM
I hear you! Light & Love
Meade Stephenson Avatar
December 29, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Living in the midwest most of my life I know how this goes all too well! Wonderful haiku you have penned here Robert. Thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my writes. Many thanks too for your wonderful words of encouragement! All is very deeply appreciated! Have a glorious day~Mary
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Right to the point! And thanks for your comment on my acrostic. Merry Christmas, Andrea
Clark Avatar
December 23, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Better be ready for that snow in OKeechobee Robert! We will all be in trouble! Jeralynn
Pickett Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 4:51 AM
I feel your pain Robert... We are in for another 12" through Christmas, with a dose of Ice before it...Wonderful write.......Thank you so much for your kind comments on my work....Taz
Mckenzie Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 3:11 PM
The chore of winter so well said! I enjoyed this! Laura :)
Brown Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Awesomely written! Thanks for sharing your wonderful writing on poetrysoup and have a prosperous holiday season.
Nunn Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Nice write Robert, but to cold for me, I will stick to this old Arizona sun..Thanks on Blacksmith, it is the hardest work I know of...I did it for a living for two years, until my back played out...Danny
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December 20, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Nice Haiku! Typical scene of winter. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments on my poem. Not to worry, I am no longer introverted, it isn't my original nature. I am quite outgoing and youthful. I discovered my talent for poetry just 4 years and I am no spring chicken. :) Thanks again and God bless, Caroline.
Byrne Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 5:39 PM
evocative!
Haick Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Great job Robert! A Sunday chore tackeled earlier! Peace and love, Audrey
Owens Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Love your Haiku...Marty
Freeman Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Sound like the usual routine, we don't normally have a lot of snow here in Arkansas. I like that. Where is it you live Robert? Thanks for sharing your Haiku! Sincerely, Moses
George   Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Yes!!! I hear you, Robert. This is a great Haiku. Aslo, thank you for your kind comments. Wishing you and yours a Joyous Christmas. Lainie
Sweetheart Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 3:34 PM
And when u have finished please get to my house in N.J. and do the same... right on with this haiku Robert... wonderful description and like the rhyme too... thankxxx for enjoying my poetry tonight.. just posted Birthday Celebration I think u will like... blessings... luv... Linda-Marie..
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December 19, 2009 at 3:07 PM
So true, love the last line...Raul
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December 19, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Would not want to be in the snow and cold for a whole winter. We only have snow or ice every ten years or so and we here in the south are crippled from it because we are not prepared to handle it. Love the way that you have put the idea together in the Haiku. Keep the magical and creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
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December 19, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Guess there are some things I don't miss about life in Florida, Robert. Never did have snow tires, though, even when I lived in Jersey. But shoveling the snow seemed like marring nature's beautiful white blanket and I just hated doing it. "Stoke up the fire" and stay warm this holiday season, Robert. As always, enjoyed reading your work! Much love, Carolyn
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