WINTER RAIN
Cold rain covers the city,
dampening every street and soul.
Gulls are earth-bound,
wet feathers puffed to warm them.
Sky and water are diffused
into variegated gray.
Traffic complies
and respectfully slows.
Will we remember all this
in the heat of July?
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THE COASTAL CRONE 
Oh Jo Nell, we too are finding ourselves dampened and earth-bound. How I tire of the grey, wet and cold. You poem so captures my spirit now…..and then as you say…..July will come and burn us to a crisp.
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It could be worse! At least we have not had ice and sleet. I am already longing for July even with the heat as I do not like the cold. But it will pass and the sun will come out in color like Oz!
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Perfect description of today!
Bill Huff
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I am glad you recognize it! Thanks for the comment.
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Nice poem, did you write it?
P.S. I’m sending you a trailer to my book “College Degree Not Required” I would appreciate your comments.
Thanks
max
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Yes, I did write it. I will look forward to seeing the trailer for your book.
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It is evident that you are an accomplished poet, by the responses to your work
max
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What a compliment coming from a published poet – thank you! I only write poetry when it comes easily (with the help of my muse)and it comes from the heart. Often I just write something for an occasion or for family. Thank you for the positive feedback!
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The grayness, the dampness is difficult at times Jo Nell. You wrote from the heart. IYou share your thoughts and remind us gray is just another day. Time to light all the candles and fill you heart and you home with light. XX Virginia
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Yes, when it is gray and cold I light the candles and turn on all the lights. It is better also if I stay busy and I do have gifts to wrap in yellow paper. A hug to you also.
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A High Desert dweller, I look forward to the heat of July. Thanks for the reminder. đŸ™‚
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I could survive in the desert heat better than the cold of the north. Thanks for stopping by on a cold day!
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Seems like we are never happy- but I love the winter!
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Oh, I try to love it and vow to be better every winter but I fail. Enjoy the season. At least make-up does not melt in the cold like it does in the heat! And a little merlot always helps chase the cold away.
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A lot of Merlot is better!
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lovely!
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Thank you!
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I will dreaming of the 22degrees this morning come July….
I am getting alot of crocheting done, keeps my legs warm…
Good post…I enjoyed the smile
Take Care….You Matter…..
)0(
maryrose
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Wow – 22 degrees! I should not complain as our cold is mild compared to yours. I wish I had learned to crochet. Stay warm! Thanks for stopping by on a cold day! Wish I could offer coffee.
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Loved your poem! I long for a nice sunshiny day!
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Thank you! I am ready for sunshine at least. This too shall pass!
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Maybe you should post this again in July! Makes me want to start up the fire, pull up a blankie and READ.
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I can’t just sit and read when it is cold as I try to keep busy. And I should post it again in July as a reminder! Thanks for the comments!
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Yes, and how soon we forget! I vaguely recall lamenting the awful heat this summer. That was only weeks ago wasn’t it? And here it is going to be 18 degrees tonight and I can hear the wind howling. Great poem coastalcrone!
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18 degrees??? Oh, my! I should not complain at all, Dora! Thanks for the kind words. Stay warm and spring will be here before we know it!
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I’m with you Jo Nell, winter is not my happy hour and I am in hibernation mode as soon as the temp here falls below 10 C. here being Vancouver, Canada where we exist in a constant state of tropical lethargy, according to the rest of this country who are now in various tortures of minus degrees C. Your poem is perfect and might have been written about here…
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“Winter is not my happy hour” – I like that description! We had considered a trip to Vancouver this year – maybe next year. I really should not complain either as in the northern parts of Texas there has been truly cold weather. Your comments are always appreciated. I hope you will be out of hibernation soon!
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You’ve created the moodiness of rain so well with your words. The greyness of rain, the cold and damp of winter soon gives way to the warmth of summer. We forget so easily and complain so much.
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Thank you so much, Joss! I only wish I could illustrate with art but words will have to suffice. Indeed I do have much to be thankful for this season and am grateful to be doing well. Enjoy the weather wherever you are!
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It’s very cold and snowy here. The heat of July actually sounds good right about now.:)
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I have had enough of cold weather already but I shouldn’t complain as we have been spared ice and snow. Enjoy it if you can!
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visit, read the article and thanks for posting your article is quite good and we hope that all our friends all success and thank you all, greetings. (This is a good thing) đŸ™‚
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Thank you for the visit and comments!
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Wishing you and your family a very blessed Christmas!!!
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Thank you! May your Christmas be filled with joy and love! And wishing you all the best in 2014.
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Winter rain and gray skies must be challenging indeed. At least we have a little white to cheer us up. Wishing you a VERY Merry Christmas! Stay warm and may the sunshine on your holidays.
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The sun IS out today, Kathy! Enjoy your beautiful white Christmas. All the best for you in 2014! Thanks for taking time to say hello! I have enjoyed discovering your blog.
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Don’t tell me that it’s been since before Christmas that I was here! Good grief! I have to do something about keeping track of posts. How do you do it?
The poem is superbly crafted, Jo Nell. You create the image and the mood in such few words! I like it very much.
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Thank you very much, George! I needed one of your creative photos to illustrate it.
I too have trouble keeping track of posts. I have a few (like yours)come to me directly via e-mail but mostly I just go to my Reader every few days. And I do miss many posts and probably follow to many. I don’t post that often these days so I don’t think you have missed any. You are always welcome anytime!
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I have really enjoyed reading this poem.
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That is a real compliment coming from you. I do write some poetry but do not always share on my blog. Perhaps you have inspired me. Thanks for reading and commenting! Thank you!
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