The sky sinks low, flat grey and leaking rain,
A misty wet wind shakes the sodden leaves;
Raindrops run down my neck and up my sleeves;
Gutters sing a pitter-patter refrain.
I duck my head under the barn doorframe.
My worn gloves are wet and starting to freeze.
Smoke from the house chimney feels like a tease;
I want to feel the wood stove's warming flames.
20 comments:
Love it!
I hope you are all thawed out and you are now all warmed up.
Love this - beautiful!
Very descriptive. Hurry indoors and get warm and dry!
...a day in the rain, descriptive :)
happy rally!!
http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/discomfort/
this felt like home, what a nice work
in the winter, all we can think of is getting warm
What an image you have painted. Just wonderful.
A nice snapshot.
A very vivid write. A situation I've lived actually.
http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/a-thousand-candles/
Brrrr....your words hand me feeling the chill
great imagery with a day in the rain,
way to go.
Good one :)
Happy rally.
Lovely if cold! Was this a purely physical rain, or is there a deeper metaphor? :) I ask, because I was about to comment on the physical...
I find it delightful when words mean different things to different people: I can see and even feel your December rain, but if I were to write a poem about December rain it would be about the welcome relief from humid heat, as December is our first month of summer. Your poem gives me a fascinating glimpse into something I can only understand by imagination and for that, I thank you. :)
stay warm and dry
There's nothing like a soothing fire to warm the bones. So nice!
Here's to welcoming warmth and a Merry Christmas.
Anna :o]
Great imagery, thank you for sharing.
Happy Holidays
I love how clearly you have captured the moment - great use of imagery. I was cold on your behalf!
Greetings:
Hope that you have had a great Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the delightful support along the way,
Happy New Year.
Share a piece of your poetry today at our poetry party today if you could, old ones are okay.
Have fun!
Sending you love and blessings.
Cheers.
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