Winter/Life...A sweet release

More simple fayre

Death, darkness, dormancy,
and every shade of grey
in this season of transition
that has night meld with the day,
where living now a graveyard shift
as nothing stirs, no sound,
the past old headstones rising through
an ermine covered ground,
that holds to heart in hallowed earth
our memories, tears and pain
for those who silent left to wait
until we meet again,
somewhere beyond this fleeting life,
somewhere in blissful peace
where winter, death, no longer seen
since granted sweet release...

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

A season of transition.. now dark, death-like, "the graveyard " shift as you say. However it brings back sweet memories and gives hope for the next brighter season to arrive. And that means hope.
True, but a spark of light soon to come.
Best, B

[Gee]

Roll on spring. Thanks Betty

[augustus]

Depressing but nevertheless excellent writing. The 'black dog' (as Churchill used to suffer from and what he called his depression) sums it up rather nicely. Take heart dear writer all will be well!

[Gee]

Thank you Augustus

[Lisasview]

Always, so difficult to find the right words when writing in Rhyme...
Enjoyed reading this Gee...
Depression is not anything I have ever had.. but I am friends with many that suffer the dark and gloom.
Love the line" granted sweet release.."
Lisa

[Gee]

Hi Lisa, thank you. Like you depression has never visited me either and long may that continue.
read moreHi Lisa, thank you. Like you depression has never visited me either and long may that continue.
Hope you are well

[Lisasview]

We are the lucky ones!!

[Gee]

Indeed m'dear, indeed :))

[John the Baptist]

This would not be my choice of a read if I was depressed and there were sharp objects nearby, but your imagery has certainly nailed this season. I think its cold, gloom and darkness have always made people think of death. I had to keep the water dripping all night for fear the pipes might burst. Spring sure seems remote now.

[Gee]

You made me chuckle :)
Thank you JTB

[Fran Marie]

sweet release ..sounds good to me
everything hangs in suspension during
the cold boring months of winter..a quiet
time to hibernate..not very colorful at all
just shades of gray..except for the snow
I love to look at the snow..nice work Gee

[Gee]

Thank you Fran Marie

[Einstein Noodle]

i think it's beautifully said sir .. reading brings me comfort ... i really like your "....ermine covered ground" ... super creative sir! unique! ... daffodils, here in the Arkansas Ozarks poked up a couple weeks ago .. then we had a surprise drop in temps below freezing; but now three days since that they are still looking green .. i hope they will bloom .. we shall see :) be well my friend .. and to your poem .. i say Amen!
E.

[Gee]

Hi E, cheers.
We're very lucky with the weather as we are smack bang between the two coast lines so any bad weather has usually petered out to tame before reaching us. That being said we have 5 months of constant dank and drear which ain't good when every working day spent outside on construction sites.
I was out with the pooch this morning and noticed many a green shoot appearing.
Hope you are keeping well :)

[Einstein Noodle]

send a belly scratch to Pooch from me and a howly do from Beauregard. most of my adult life was in SD and for 15 yrs did construction .. no matter the weather ... so i feel you sir ... the grey settles in and stays an unwanted guest for waaaaaaay tooooooo lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng. :)))))

[Chris Shaw]

Sweet release indeed Gee. January is the saddest month of the year for me with its icy grip and anniversaries. Can't wait for spring to arrive with a splash of colour, to hide the bleakness in the garden. You sum up my feelings of the blues here with perfect understanding.

Chris

[Gee]

Winter is shite:)
Thank you Christine. Have you retired your pen or are you lacking inspiration ?

[Chris Shaw]

Mum's last days. Imminent now. Plus the muse has gone on strike. I just can't write Gee. Too much shite going on :(

[Gee]

Oh, I'm so, so sorry Christine. I'm 6 months time it will be seen as a blessed relief but the watching, waiting,
and heartache at present is the worst.
My thoughts and best wishes are with you all....

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, it's the watching and waiting.....you understand