Tantrum
Winter is NOT an old man.
He is a toddler
who stomps around in a bitter mood.
who stomps around in a bitter mood.
He is a three-year-old throwing a tantrum
after being scolded for misbehaving.
He pitches balls of frigid air that slap faces
and leave cheeks red and stinging.
His fists flail in revolt.
We dodge his repeated blows.
His feet kick up piles of snow
making a mess everywhere.
When you want him to move along,
he flings himself to the ground,
howling and refusing to budge,
as snow swirls about
and piles up around him.
and piles up around him.
Ha, ha! Splendid description! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd love to hang out in your mind for awhile - ...I LOVE your poetry and whatever way it is you come up with these analogies etc...
ReplyDeleteHave a great New Year!!
You captured winter perfectly in words that swirled around. Excellent word painting
ReplyDeleteFun description! Someone make that child behave! (And Happy New Year!)
ReplyDeleteI love your poem! Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteMay this New Year be special in every way… bringing you the gift of love and excitement.
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DeleteLove it, Connie... Wish Winter would bring us some snow here though... We had a few flurries this morning --but other than that, he is keeping his tantrums north of us (or south of us). ha...
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Hugs,
Betsy
Happy New Year-it’s a cold one even down south!
ReplyDeleteGreat description.. Love it. Happy new year!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a powerful, accurate metaphor (<-I think I'm using this term correctly. If not, substitute it for the correct one and ignore me.)=)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, and may you find pleasant ways to stay warm.
What a great description, Connie, even though we have to come to identify with the term "Old Man Winter" your view is a welcome change. Happy New Year and keep warm!
ReplyDeleteOooh, great imagery, Connie! Love it. Winter is even pitching a tantrum here in the Deep South... HOTlanta is NOT very hot right now.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!!
Great analogy Connie. Winter sure feels the way you described. Stay safe and warm.
ReplyDeleteLovely expression and such a delight to read. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thanks for visiting here.
DeleteOh, Connie you have completely captured that little tyrant. Your writing is refreshing.
ReplyDeleteOh my this poetry is just beautifully PERFECT to describe the behaviour of snow lol
ReplyDeleteloved the lovely place you own my friend and the pretty delightful heading photo
Thank you baili! Thank you for visiting here too.
Deleteha ha..........I think that toddler has been tromping around here! love your words!
ReplyDeleteThat toddler just got his just reward! Spring temps here and all that dang snow is melting.
ReplyDeletejust saying - ..........i miss your poems...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sandy. You are very kind. I need to do better about updating my blog. :)
DeleteThank you all for your comments. I hope you're staying safe and warm. :-)
ReplyDeletewhat natural and genuine expressions dear Connie!
ReplyDeleteeach of us have such stubborn child in us
you probably won't see this but I remember a poem about winter you did and came to find this. and i found it, hurray! This certainly speaks of the winter iI know. lol Hope all is well iln yoiur world.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandy! I hope all is well with you too. :)
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