Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Winter Leave Me Be

Oh, bleak winter leave me be
I cherish not your calling,
I begged you not visit me
As temperatures were falling.

For I cleave unto the Sun,
And its welcome, warming rays
Not the late months of the year
With their short and dismal days.

But that I could hibernate
To awaken when it's warm,
But no, I woke up shivering
On this cold, and frosty morn.









Entry for
STANDARD CONTEST 155,any form,anytheme,
Up to a max of 20 lines Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand
3/1/19. Placed= 1st.

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L. J. Carber January 12, 2019 at 8:26 AM Congrats on your win,Gary-- my old bones too want to 'cleave unto the sun--- great line, that! Gary Smith January 12, 2019 at 8:40 AM Thank you L.J. :)

Line Gauthier January 6, 2019 at 10:33 AM We can all relate, Gary. Congrats on your top win. Gary Smith January 6, 2019 at 10:45 AM Thank you Line. :)

Heidi Sands January 4, 2019 at 9:58 AM Congratulations for your win Gary :) Gary Smith January 4, 2019 at 10:23 AM Thank you Heidi. :)

Eve Roper January 4, 2019 at 9:32 AM Congratulations on your win, Gary. May you have a happy new year with lots of blessings. Hugs Eve ~`* Gary Smith January 4, 2019 at 9:43 AM Thank you Eve, and happy new year to you. :)

P.S. Awtry January 4, 2019 at 8:39 AM If only my feet would stay warm! Yes, where is the sun! Enjoyed! Congratulations! Gary Smith January 4, 2019 at 9:28 AM Thank you P.S. :)

M. L. Kiser January 3, 2019 at 7:03 PM I fight hibernation just to get anything done; freeze all of the time. I think that we've had sun here once this week. Gary Smith January 3, 2019 at 7:07 PM Freezing here M.L. :)

Jan Allison January 3, 2019 at 4:52 PM I can relate to every line and wish I could hibernate until spring Gary. Beautifully penned, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Gary Smith January 3, 2019 at 4:53 PM Thank you Jan. :)