Today we were gifted
a spring day
in the midst of winter
adrift in crunch brown leaves
the haughty wind stilled
momentarily
as if Zephyrus
held up a shield
at war with the elements
Navigating among the shell shocked tea roses
chilled once
with frosted breath
now daring to turn
their timid rosy faces toward
the holy light of the sun
Then this blue top spins wildly
as if tipped by a capricious Zeus
and your turn the corner
to face a new north wind
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Sounds almost like my summer 🙂 Happy New Year Lana!
I fondly refer to it as Bipolar weather, ha ha……Happy New Year Pauline!
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Very nice, LT. Them buggers at press-word (I’ve cleverly coded the criticism, they’ll never catch on) seem to have hijacked your penultimate line with an unwanted ‘r’. Still can’t detract from it’s quality though. May you enjoy many more gift days along the road to Spring 🙂
That unwanted “r” might be all me, ha ha…I’ll have to check that. Many thanks, Phil. ..I’m ready for those gift days!
Would you call them ice tea roses then? 😊
That’s an excellent name for them….The State Drink of Texas, ha ha…Although there are those who might not agree 😉
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Hasn’t this Texas weather been crazy? I will take the warm days! Your words described it very well, A haughty wind indeed! Cheers to you for 2017!
It’s completely insane…A few days ago, we had a low temperature of 8 degrees! Then Xmas day it was 78 degrees. Cheers right back at ya for 2017!
it’s an engaging poem. i like the image of zephyrus with his shield countered by the roses “timid” faces. what a contrast!
Thank you Michael. There is some contrast there much like this crazy weather we have here. Happy 2017!
Lucky for the warm breezes. Guess we shouldn’t question it!
That’s right, Marissa, the more warm breezes, the better. Happy 2017!
Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site and commented:
By a great lady named Lana T. Garvin who is probably walking barefoot through the leaves as we speak.
I can walk barefoot for the next two days, John. …but then winter comes back, ha ha. Happy 2017!
Same to you, and enjoy walking barefoot.
Good writing Lt, great pic 🙂
Thanks so much. Happy 2017!
You too. Cheers 🥂🥂
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Gorgeous, Lana. This is why we have to keep our eyes open–to see and appreciate beauty amid ugliness, warmth amid cold, good amid evil, unexpected amid ordinary. Your pic of the frosted rose is amazing, and the accompanying words couldn’t be more apt or true. All the best to you in 2017. 🙂
That’s very true, Joan. There is much to be appreciated if you look for it. Happy 2017 to you!
Wonderful poetry! I’ve been missing everyone for so long. My New Year’s Resolution: To read the blogs I love!
Thank you so much. I have missed you also. It is so difficult to have have a blogging schedule while trying to write books. Happy 2017!
It’s almost impossible … lol
Awesome words and picture! Love it! 😄
Thank you so much for the gracious compliment and for stopping by to read 😀
You’re very welcome! 😄
Clearly I missed reading your poetry. I’m mesmerized. 🙂 I hope you had a great holiday. Happy New Year, my friend <3
I missed you also. I’ve got to catch up now that you are back. I did have a good holiday, and I hope you likewise got to spend some quality time with your family. Happy New Year to you, my friend 😀
You describe the war of elements so vividly: the brown leaves and the winter cold are great contrasts. I felt a chill while reading which is good for a person here in the warmth of Florida.
Thank you so much, Dee. We have “cold snaps” here in north Texas. Crazy cold will come in for usually 2 or 3 days and usually leaves. The rest of the time, it can be in the 50s to the 70s, but there are a lot of us who can’t even handle those few days of cold. The low temp on Friday was 8 degrees! I wish I was in Florida 😀
Nice picture and post.
Thanks so much for reading and commenting 😀
You’re welcome.