gutter drips
january thaw
snow piles are shrinking away
sun warms bare branches of naked trees
dirt exposed
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Like cinquain: 5 lines, but “oddly”modified syllable pattern (see previous post).
Linking to Tony’s “meeting the bar” challenge at d’VersePoets!
Feb 02, 2015 @ 15:41:28
That’s one of the drawbacks of snow, how it leaves the world dirty as it leaves…
Anna :o]
Jan 30, 2015 @ 18:54:01
Totally reminds me of today… lots of sun was a nice break, tho still kinda chilly.
Jan 30, 2015 @ 14:35:41
You’ve epitomized the hope of spring to come. Peace, Linda
Jan 30, 2015 @ 11:56:33
Very good use of the form. Your title reminded me of Zappa’s “please don’t eat the yellow snow.” : )
Jan 30, 2015 @ 11:17:58
Exactly what I can see from my window, Lynn!
Jan 30, 2015 @ 09:29:06
Yeah, not a pretty sight… I’m ready for some green. Perfect picture you painted.
Jan 30, 2015 @ 09:21:20
So much like the weather here… I want ice and snow first… Spring should be far away…
Jan 30, 2015 @ 08:34:33
A nice progression of thought.