On Maple Street by Lori Lipsky
Early autumn winds robbed the trees of color
Hearty rains washed the leaves from eyesight
The unwelcomed gray left behind by the storm
Supplied a snug backdrop for essential winter rest.
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photo credit: iStockphoto/DorianGray
The upside of winter: forced rest
Lovely!
Thank you, Winsomebella. I’m trying to prepare for it by focusing on the upsides.
Perfect poem for this morning!
Thank you so much, Anita. Just writing what it’s like here in Southern Wisconsin.
Winter’s upside. I like that. And I love the snuggling up to a warm fire part of it too. Your poem makes me think of hot chocolate and fuzzy slippers and lotsa rest. I suppose nature’s taking its rest too. Good poem!
Thank you, Dor. So wonderful to hear from you. I love your wintery thoughts!
Yes, Lori; it would seem that nature knows best! In Australia we are coming out of our winter hibernation into spring. I have felt myself ‘coming alive’ with a little more energy, and motivation to spring clean, and in general, do more…!
Seems the body needs this winter ‘quiet’ time to rejuvenate and prepare for the ‘lighter’ seasons..!
Enjoy the stillness…
It’s nice to have WP friends in Australia to remind me that somewhere in the world it is spring right now. Thank you, Carolyn.
It sure helps to think of the gray this way, Lori. Thanks for putting a smile on impending chill!
Sure is nice of you to say so. Thanks, Robin.
Thank you, Lori, for reminding me that maybe winter isn’t quite so bad.
Thank you, Joanie. I was attempting to remind myself as well:).
Nice poem, Lori!
Thanks for dropping by the patio, Resa. I’m always happy to hear from you!
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I’m glad we’ve met now. I’ll be seeing you around the posts.
I love this picture and your poem
Thank you, Abby. I’m so glad you’ve joined the group here on the patio.
I like it! Very apropos today. Trying my hardest not to nap! Lol
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