Longing...

I draw back curtains to reveal morning’s mood

My eyes gingerly adjust to the unknown scene

Hope droops upon seeing nothing but greyness

Drapes of cloud bear down through rainy drizzle

Winter’s daily gloom seeps into my disposition

There’s no blue sky of sunshine welcome today

At this time of year motivational energy lags

I simply yearn for springtime’s signs and sights

To see those yellow heads of vibrant daffodils

Bobbling and swaying as winter’s winds rattle

Cheeky little pansy faces smile and endear me

This eagerness to see longer and brighter days

Carries me between seasons of dark and light

December’s traditions add touches of sparkle

Indoor warmth brings festive feasting and fun

Midwinter’s solstice is my time for celebration…

Eileen T O’Neill 27/11/2019

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Discernment...

If only hindsight had arrived plentiful as tolerance

Back in those days when I absorbed things silently

If only I had found the courage to have spoken out

Back then rules were made to always be respected

If only life had been more pleasant and more loving

Back in those days when self-confidence was barren

After all, I was said to be an empty carcass of nothing

That constant repetitive preaching lodged within me

Many years of reiteration leaves an indelible wound

Unseen by the world outside the one I had inhabited

It became a way of living to dress the bizarre as usual

Just as simmering milk can eventually rise to overflow

Then a growing maturity accompanied by experience

Reaches an end point with awareness and realisation

No longer am I the mealy-mouthed frame I once was

In later years I found the soul of my own awakening…

Eileen T O’Neill 20/11/2019

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Winter...

Each season brings along an individual perspective and manner

Winter can often be a rather rambunctious and moody devil

Creeping inwards to steal away autumn’s glorious colourful fall

Leaving a much bleaker and austere landscape as it rushes in

Its sudden stormy behaviour tosses and turns us without care

Leaving havoc as the elements toy with life’s ability to function

An icy cold demeanour bares down upon countryside and city

Whilst we wrap up in heavyweight coats to sustain our warmth

Gloves and scarves become our new must-haves where we travel

Pockets of tissues and sticky cough sweets from last year’s escapes

As we step outside from the closed curtains of home’s cosy comfort

We gaze in awe at the fresh new snowfall and sparkly icy coatings

There’s a stillness and beauty present within winter’s own nature…

Eileen T O’Neill 13/11/2019

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