Winter Wrinkles

Winter wrinkles while showing signs of age: but under banks of snow, it's tough to gauge. Although Spring showers are mostly sprinkles, while showing signs of age, Winter wrinkles. Robin Redbreasts arrive just before Spring, anticipating the warmth that She'll bring. And spreading the word that Nature's alive: just before Spring, Robin Redbreasts arrive. Trilliums sprout in the forest cutbacks, while the river ice buckles, forming packs. And when Winter wrinkles, looking worn out: in the forest cutbacks, trilliums sprout. No longer white, Winter's a sullied grey, Her crystalline beauty melted away. And now, under the sun's extended light, Winter's a sullied grey, no longer white. Waiting in the wings, there's a feisty Spring with daffodils pulling at Her heartstrings. As dripping icicles give up their bling, there's a feisty Spring waiting in the wings.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Duet Avatar
March 22, 2019 at 10:34 PM
I love this! It is so clever and I especially like the last line about "feisty Spring waiting in the wings".
Pinet Avatar
March 23, 2019 at 8:20 AM
Thanks so much Carole, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Gorelick Avatar
March 21, 2019 at 10:48 AM
this is very good, Ive not heard of this form.. tricky! BG
Pinet Avatar
March 21, 2019 at 11:29 AM
Thanks Barbara, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
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