I like whisp with an 'h'!  And I'm getting so ancient that I'm mixing French with English spelling too! Good grief!




REFLECTION

There is no wind today
just an occasional whisp
that moves the Winter leaves -
brown against the grey sky -
and tiny specks of snow descend,
miniature parachutists from heaven
with not a chance of surviving.
The terrace stones become wet
with their watery blood.
The cats won't venture out.
The Bluetits attack the bird balls
with almost desperate pecks
getting what they can
before the robin decides his share
is to be taken now... Now!
And I find my 'now' is filled
with a powerful need for
reflexion.

 

 

© Griffonner 2024





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Written on 2024-02-08 at 16:26

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Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
I like the visual imagery this leaves within one's mind.
Regards Alan
2024-02-09


Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
Just what one should do on such a day.
2024-02-08


Sona The PoetBay support member heart!
Ahesome...
i like the phrase" powerful need". it holds so many meanings within itself and all in the "now"
A beautiful beautiful poem, indeed, Allen.
2024-02-08


Ingvar Loco Nordin The PoetBay support member heart!
This poem is indeed so visual, it's painted in oil! It's as much a painting that you stop by in an art exhibition and ponder until your actual surrounding pull back, mercifully, as it is a poem up on the screen!
2024-02-08


D G Moody
Well! This is good poetry, a pleasure to read, the description of the outdoor winter scene giving the mood for reflection - nice one Allen!
2024-02-08