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passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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0 posted 2009-03-15 02:50 PM

I do believe the snow has gone.
Pops said this is the worst winter yet.
Out the window, scant patches of green,
but the trees are still naked with regret.

I guess one can't help where they're planted.

I'm quite sure after having limbs broken
by the brutal Arkansas ice storm,
some of those trees would rather be
where the grass is greener and the sky is warm.

Under life's heavy weight, we're all a bit slanted.

Me, I pack a picnic up
and make the most of the in-between,
this time of mutual transition,
enjoying the scant patches of green.

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

1 posted 2009-03-15 02:55 PM

I can relate Dixie.

Those patches are all full of anticipation and hope.

Yep, know what you're getting across here. The trees are such rugged solid things that they seem to be able to come back from such torture and keep on living renewing life. Probably a lesson for all of us in that.

Eric

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2009-03-15 03:00 PM

You have written a most beautiful poem, dear Dixie!

You managed to make me ponder about strength, endurance, hope and the ability to enjoy ourselves with what we have got.

Love,
Margherita

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

3 posted 2009-03-15 03:04 PM

I can relate, Dixie. Yesterday I was looking for the wire to the electronic dog fence and stepped into the snow. It was up to my hips. Now granted, I don't have very long legs - but, but (I sputter) isn't it spring yet?

A

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

4 posted 2009-03-15 03:07 PM

One of your best, Dixie.
Ida

secondhanddreampoet
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since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

5 posted 2009-03-15 04:08 PM

most of us are, I'm afraid, (sadly) more than just a 'bit slanted(!)'

well written!!

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

6 posted 2009-03-16 09:29 AM

"Me, I pack a picnic up
and make the most of the in-between,
this time of mutual transition,
enjoying the scant patches of green."

~ That's one heckuvva great idea!

Linda

SEA

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since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

7 posted 2009-03-16 09:33 AM

"and make the most of the in-between,
this time of mutual transition,"

that's all anyone can hope to do

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

8 posted 2009-03-16 11:23 AM

Finding bright in midst of bleak... you go, girl... and enjoy that picnic! *S* Great write!

Midnitesun

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Gaia

9 posted 2009-03-16 12:18 PM

A fine write, Dixie.

Chalmette Guy
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since 2009-03-11

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Louisiana

10 posted 2009-03-16 01:00 PM

"some of those trees would rather be
where the grass is greener and the sky is warm.

Under life's heavy weight, we're all a bit slanted."

Very poignant words here, which I think we can all relate. Nice metaphor use.

passing shadows
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11 posted 2009-03-16 03:00 PM

thanks all

I'm glad you enjoyed my thoughts upon looking out on the trees that seem as if they, like me, are miserable here and are longing a change of the season.

We all need change sometimes.

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