WINTER JOYS (But not for ducks)

For Sal's Minute Poem Contest

 

WINTER JOYS

 

 

There is a season of delight

   In winter time;

      Ice meets our sight

         Eyes gaze on rime.

 

While hoar frost drapes the trees in white,

   Our hands are cold

       But skies are bright

          And we are bold

 

so sledge the ice upon the lakes,

   to scatter wide

      stray ducks and drakes

         that block our ride.

 

 

John L Berry, 20 December 2008

Author's Note

For Sal's Minute Poem Contest

Reviews

[Doug]

this is another excellent poem. i'm really impressed by this. the format is great.

doug

[Salvatore Buttaci]

Very well done poem! Congratulations on your winning.

Sal

[Helena]

Oh what a beautiful visual piece of writing this was.
Truly superb John. You have done the "Minute" form
complete justice.

Good job poet! ~ Helena