Upon the dew,
on January’s morning,
familiar sight,
is cloudy warning,
thus, those goloshes
are old friends,
as I go trapsing,
through the fens,
it may be cold,
but heart is warm,
as I stumble,
on the farm,
where sloppy kisses,
come from cows,
to paint some joy,
on my brow,
as it rains,
I taunt the sky,
I’m not alone,
we wonder why?
Of prolonging,
this brown bath,
that drowns the crops,
and drenches path,
but when I see,
the deeds unfold,
I see mankind,
being bold,
so, mocking question,
turns to action,
challenging Gaia,
our great faction,
for we maintain,
and we do make,
to try to be,
when we do wake,
for we are us,
we make the day,
our nerve,
to smile, in the grey.
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Author:
AuburnScribbler (
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- Comment from author about the poem: To add to the general malaise of the "January Blues", there is a lot of flooding happening in my area. I count my blessings, that the flood water isn't effecting my home, but my thoughts do go out to those, that are still under water. This poem, is what I would call a "refreshingly defiant piece of wholesomeness", devoid of any seething judgement, which comprised many of my poems last year. In my new book "Chin Up, Chest Out! 2024" I will endeavour to write my words in a positive light. On the news, I have seen a lot of people doing good deeds in order to tackle such a horrendous situation, thus, they are the ones who dare "To Smile, in the Grey". The accompanying banner picture, is chosen because I can only imagine the day in, day out hardships, that a lighthouse keeper endures. Thus, I suppose this poem, is a shout out to those facing hard times, with all their might. I hope that you enjoy the poem, I hope that you overcome any challenges that may be occurring, and as always, please do stay safe everyone.
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Comments2
Great imagery.
Thanks for the read Thomas, and for your lovely comment.
I hope that all is well.
Good write AS.
Thanks for the read orchidee, I hope that all is well.
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