Mel Merrill Poet Rhyme

Winter's Leave

Spring remains reluctant,
Waiting till the winter's through--
For winter, when in season,
Has a needed job to do.
But come the sun, and then the thaw,
Spring asserts itself, and then,
Winter takes its leave, and slumbers,
Till it's called upon again.

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Jan Allison February 15, 2015 at 8:06 AM Beautiful descriptive write Mel I love the transition of the seasons and winter can sleep and the sun rouse :-) Hugs jan xx Jan Allison March 28, 2015 at 6:12 PM dad passed away mid February but I am fine thanks - good luck with the book:-) Hugs Jan xx Mel Merrill March 28, 2015 at 3:36 PM Hi Jan! Thank you for the read and encouraging comment. I'm working on a book, so I need all the positive feedback I can get. How are you, btw?