the seasons we experience define how we live
our senses take in what the world has to give
the spring and the fall have some redeeming traits
fresh and new, cool and old, eager to compensate
the summer is long and our activity is high
strong heat of the day, subtle coolness at night
but the winter is when i feel most alive
while others hibernate, i just seem to thrive
there’s something about the bite in the wind
that tingles and singes and brittles my skin
an invigorating discomfort that resembles pain
still seems somehow pleasant to my misinformed brain
it brings an alertness that is otherwise pale
a zest for the elements of which to avail
for during the summers my arms i forget
and in the springtime showers i’m boringly wet
the autumn has its beauty, at least one sense is appeased
but for me the cool weather is but only a tease
for the harshness of winter that chills to the bone
the beauty of snowfall is like cream in a cone
the silence that follows when the rustle is gone
brings a peace and delight where once there was none
yes i love my dear winter, with its cold blue embrace
the wind-drawn tears from my eyes are its kiss to my face
spring to summer, then to autumn, the finale is here
i’m grateful for seasons, especially that one most severe
I feel winter. Do you have a favorite season? What sets it apart for you?
January 14th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
What a Beautiful poem. I love when a poem flows like this one. kept me reading.
January 14th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
I am very active all year round Delton. I prefer summer because I ride a bicycle and that is my most opportune time to do it and not have to supplement with extra clothing. I have chosen not to complain about any weather or season. I cannot change it and God made it. However, my least favorite is winter because I can’t be as active. Love the poem. You need to check out some online blogs for poetry. Shoot me an email and I will send one to you.
January 14th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Thanks for commenting, Cheryl. And welcome to my blog. I hope you’ll visit again. Thank you very much for the kind words.
January 14th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Welcome back Bill! Thanks a lot for the offer. I just shot you an email…
I’m with you on the cycling in the cold, though being from Florida, winter rarely interfered with my riding.
January 14th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
I really love fall because of the colors and the smells, but I love winter the most because of the weather, there is NOTHING better than feeling the cold air hitting your face as you walk and noticing that your nose is cold… all those feelings, I do agree with you.
January 14th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Thanks Lu Ann! I’ve always loved the fall, but I’m beginning to think it’s because it’s the precursor to winter! Thanks for visiting. Hope you’ll stop by again.
January 14th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Delton – thanks for stopping by and commenting – and the follow on Twitter. I need to thank Bill Grandi for introducing us.
Glynn
January 14th, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Thanks Glynn. For my part, I’ve already thanked him…
January 15th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
apt words..
each season has its own beauty and reason to exist.
lovely poetry.
January 15th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
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January 17th, 2011 at 5:36 am
Beautiful poem…
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