2025.5.5
It was the 5th day of winter.
Somehow the weather was still warm,
It tickled my travel's bones.
Yes, I went all the way to Queenscliff Geelong.
I came here several times in the past,
But missed climbing up the tower part.
With it magnificent 360° clear view,
I circulated the platform along the glass windows.
My time of arrival was coincide with
The departure of the ferry Sorrento - Queenscliff.
I casted my eyes to the north-west,
There were three Islands Swan, Mangrove and Rabbit.
The Point Nepean on the far east across the sea.
On the east side of Queenscliff
There was a stretch of sand beach,
Curving it all the way to Point Lonsdale.
In one hour time, I could enjoy the sun set,
Beyond the horizon of the marina bay.
It would be lovely if I could stay.
But I had to give all that a miss,
Head back to Geelong and then home.
There will be another warm day in winter,
Before the weather drops to low temperature.
I just have to make the trip again
With or without friend in the future.
Where there is will there is way.
essence of summer
accompanied by cold wind -
low temperature
Winter is not forever
For season is a cycle
Spring follows then summer
Moving to fall without obstacle
It repeats itself after a year
Like a child going up and down the hill
When at low temperature we chill
Sun will soon rise with flowers to cheer
Winter shares its selfless duty
To reveal other season’s unique beauty
Its shiftings make life more exciting
As hamsters sleep, run, roll then go tumbling
Feb. 11,2023 10.12pm
Winter is not Forever
Contest Judged: 2/19/2023 1:07:00 AM
Sponsored by: BJ Legros Kelley
Place 3 (up to 3 multi-w)
Cold wind chills the night,
The people close the windows,
Sweaters warm them all.
If the wind blow in your hair what a smell it may bring
The smell that it may give me wings
What you stole from me is my heart
what you had stolen is fallen apart
Fallen apart because you fart a lot
Put it in low temperature and do not expose to light
warm, the early dawn begins
swarm of honey bees on bouquets of wild flower
mourn as sunlight erases the dew
adorn the coming day with skies of blue
with eager emotions I rise up early
this day to conquer, feeling squirrelly
miss the moment, I not dare
kiss the day good morning!
low temperature begins the day
go mow the blades of grass
no excuse to stay inside
blow softly on a cup of Jo'
one moment to read my daily word
fun is soon to follow
sun glistens in the East
run into this day and all to follow
clouds will come as morning's past
shrouds of gray and white alas
loud claps of thunder, flashes of light
proud to feel summer's heat retreat
summer's warmth
Lento Poetry contest~Rick Parise
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