Winter Garden

As the ice began to harden
And the bitter breezes blew
In the lady's winter garden
A cold dove whispered 'Coo'
Oh, when will it be summer
The wistful lady cried
Not for ages 
It's a bummer
Said the dove
And promptly died

© Gail Foster 20th December 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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December 20, 2016 at 10:07 AM
I love your twisted humor, Gail. Made me laugh out loud:)
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December 20, 2016 at 3:52 PM
Thank you! I just read this at an event in town, all dramatic like...chuckle. Much mirth and merriment to you, Daniel :)
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