this is the season of the wistful
goodbye
to early morning’s frosty chill
hello
snowdrop, crocus and daffodil
a sky
instead of cloudy grey spills
clear blue
when the promise of sunshine thrills
anew
as winter turns its back on us
again
the pang of regret will pass
amen
Kim M. Russell, 10th March 2021
My response to Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #60: Troubled Relationships
Magaly is back with an invitation to write new poetry or prose using ‘a troubled relationship’—literal or metaphorical—as inspiration. Tricky!
writing in north norfolk 
Thought you were giving us a Waltmarie but there are more than 10 lines
Nice one
(✿◠‿◠)
much love…
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Gotcha!
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Oh I thought that too – but the end words didn’t make a mini poem.
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I think it is good to have many seasons. Otherwise it would be quite boring.
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So true, Robin!
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Ah yes, our relationship with the weather can be troubled indeed!
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Yes, it seems like winter has returned, it cold and damp here.
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Admiring your craftiness here, Kimbo. I, too, was thinking Waltmarie, but this is even beyond waltmarie-ish wonderful. And I echo your “amen”. Great stuff; THANKS.
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I’m glad you like it, Ron!
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I really like the way this poem is constructed, with the “ill” rhymes echoing each other and the brief pause before the amen at the end.
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Thank you, Graham.
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Amen! You are amazing. No matter the topic, you skillfully lead us to the garden!
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Thank you, Bev!
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You’ve described the ups and downs, boils and chills of the seasons (and our so human reactions to them) so well, Kim. It makes me think of everyone who complains of the cold in winter and rages at the heat in summer (yes, I’m guilty of both). We are strange creatures, and your poetry points out our human tells so prettily.
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Thank you very much, Magaly!
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I’m very much on board for blue skies and not grey. Whether it be actual weather or the feelings about it I’m ready for a return to brighter days.
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Me too, Lori!
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Goodbye, hello, blue skies and sunshine will bring anew from (after the little rain shower).
Change of seasons are to be written about, you did well, Kim.
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Thank you, Jim!
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Nary a flower or a leaf yet, and it’s supposed to dump snow this weekend. My spring depression is rearing its ugly head, though. Every year I hope it will give me a pass, but it never does.
~cie~
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I hope spring reaches you very soon, Cara!
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A splendorous poem and I love how you ‘formed’ it … perfect.
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Thank you, Helen.
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