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“Snowbirds of the North”
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“Snowbirds of the North” |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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 The leaves have fallen from the trees… The wind is whipping choppy seas… and everywhere the pace is slowing down… The fishing boats are anchored in… The tourist trade is wearing thin… and soon, the ones who can, will leave this town… Just like a bird, they’ll fly away… In search of brighter, sunny days… They’ll leave their summer nest for Southern warmth… They’re gone six months and sometimes more… But they come back to mind their store… They all show up in Spring, just like a swarm! Alas, but in my younger days, I ridiculed the snowbird ways… I called them ‘chickens’, for their quick escape… But now I call them ‘wise old owls’… Because the winter’s here are fowl… (Please pardon that last pun, for heaven’s sake!) Oh, how I’d love to stow away on some big jet, but not today… Instead I’m stuck with shovels, boots, and gloves… But on the brighter side of things, some benefits our Winter brings… the setting lends itself to nights of love! In front of roaring fireplace, the glow reflects upon each face… A glass of wine will serve to warm the heart… Soft music, softer candlelight, puts magic in a Winter night, and Northern Lights display such wondrous art! Next morn you find you’ve been snowed in… Upon your face there sits a grin… No work today…for every soul in town… It’s time for skis and snow machines, and all the fun things Winter brings… A just reward for those who hung around… Now, don’t forget the Holidays, when loved ones meet at Grandma’s place, and Christmas dawns amidst new fallen snow… Then New Years fireworks light the sky, and suddenly you realize… you’re quite content to call this town your home… Yes, Winter here is harsh, that’s true, and even when my lips turn blue, I realize I’m right where I should be… I wouldn’t change a single thing, so when the snowbirds all take wing, I’m glad that kind of life is not for me!  Follow your dream! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
absolutely wonderful...but it doesn't surprise me...only the best flows from your pen... |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
Absolutely enchanting!!! And I don't even like snow  laughs Peppermint Life is a Wheel |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
I just moved to florida and this is making me miss christmas back north. its kinda weird seeing santa in shorts. Thanks for the visions. Ron |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
I did a much longer reply than I normally do and it gotten eaten by something between the submit button and where ever it is supposed to go. So... Enjoyed.... Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
absolutely wonderful.... excellent penned....I truly enjoyed the whole poem. well done.....Charisma |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Yes, Winter here is harsh, that’s true, and even when my lips turn blue, I realize I’m right where I should be… I wouldn’t change a single thing, so when the snowbirds all take wing, I’m glad that kind of life is not for me!' Nope, wouldn't trade the four seasons for anything! Great poem, Sunny! Loved it!! sp  Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Hello Sunshine ~~~ Thank you for your wonderful reply!! I always appreciate seeing you visit!!  ~~~ Hello Peppermint ~~~ Thank you, too, and I know what you mean...it took me years to get used to the snow after living on the coast all my life!! ~~~ Hello Ron ~~~ I can't even fathom Santa Claus in shorts!! What a sight that must be!! Thank you!! ~~~ Hello Jamie ~~~ Oh, these computers do have a voracious appetite sometimes!!! I always appreciate your replies, however long they are!! Thank you!! ~~~ Hello Charisma ~~~ It's good to see you here, and thank you, also! I enjoyed your reply!! ~~~ Hello SP ~~~ Yes.....I do enjoy the seasons. It kinda makes nature seem more orderly. Don't think I'd like a place where it was the same all the time!! Thank you!! Follow your dream! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sunny1~ The poem is lovely and so is the view - Too cold for me ... now all those snowbirds can come to Florida and buy a new RV ! YES !  *By the way - I've lived in this wonderful State Of Florida all my life - and believe me ... Santa doesn't wear shorts ! We let him run nekkid !  LOL ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I have lived in a variety of states and climates...and this is how I like to see snow...in a picture LOL...great write twin |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Hi lil sis, beautiful as ever, utterly beautiful. You even make it sound like fun, now if only it wasn't so cold, I might even consider flying north for the winter. (But you know snow, any kind, is never my favourite sight.) Just send me a pic of you in the snow love! That'll convince me! Take care, and the others all send a rousing hi there lil sis. Followed by she is so talented, and a warm hug from each of us. Ciao Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Dear Sunny this is a most delightful read and I just love it where I live we can sometimes have 4 seasons in one day and a lot of people don’t like it but I wouldn’t change a thing Tracie~  < !signature--> Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe [This message has been edited by tracie66 (edited 10-26-2000).] |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Oh my gosh my sweet friend. This is just tops, first let me thank you for that beautiful snow scene. Next let me thank you for the incredible images this made me see. Oh Sunny I so enjoyed this. Hugs, Juls |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Hi Marge..Paula..Marsha..Tracie..Juls ~~~ I just wanted to say a special thank you to you all!! I'm so happy that you came by to read this poem, and I'm also happy that you enjoyed your read! Thank you all so much for your replies and nice thoughts!! Follow your dream! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sounds like a place that I could enjoy. What a beautiful vision you have given me..so do you have an extra room or sofa for a member of the family? |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Mark ~~~ Oh.....I'm afraid that this tiny little trailer is full to the max, but for family, we would think of something!! Ha!! I'm glad I could give you snow-visions today! Follow your dream! |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I almost missed this one sunny..what a beautiful picture..Christmas is so much lovelier when it snows..i lived in Hawaii and just wasnt the same as back east where i am from..loved your poem..so glad you enjoy where you live.. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Victoria ~~~ Ohm I'm glad that you liked this poem and picture....this is exactly what the area around my trailer looks like!! This is the one reason I stay here.....the scenery is awesome!!! Thank you for dropping by!!! Follow your dream! |
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