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
Solstice and equinox are the times for festivals indeed!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you turn it around from gloom to anticipation.
ReplyDeleteI love cozy indoor days in bad weather. Here on the west coast we are having unseasonably warm, calm sunny days. Sigh. The climate is confused.
ReplyDeleteOur mutual longing for spring reminds me that winter has just begun. Let this hope carry us all, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteLonging for the signs of spring and sun and lengthening days makes perfect sense to me. May your solstice celebration be exquisite.
ReplyDeleteThe longing for warm summer breeze to vanish the winter chil......
ReplyDeleteLove how the coming festivals will erase the gloom and also the assurance of spring.
ReplyDeleteAnd may the yule log burn merrily! Winter is a season for transformation, isn't it? Darkest and deepest, like a womb about to give rebirth. Our worst season is yet the best.
ReplyDeleteThe festive season and Christmas sparkles will be fun and cosy in winter. I like the pansy faces and daffodils of Spring too..Nice poem !
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