Waiting on friends at Panera, trusty laptop in tow, I decided to check out Laura’s "15 Words" photo until they arrive. I was absolutely delighted she obviously had "me" in mind when she chose her shot: a robin? in the snow?? One choice, very "close" to me; the other, one of My Favorite Things.
Very distracted because I don’t have my cell phone and I’m looking up every three seconds to see if my girlieQs have arrived…here’s what poetry looks like on distraction (it’s funny to note I’ve churned out four…wonder what they’d sound like if I WASN’T preoccupied!).
When Spring brings snow
The robin delights
In God’s sense of humor.
Spring–an arbitrary date
Meaning little to the One
Who sets season into motion.
Going out on a limb
…sometimes…
might just leave you out in the cold.
And I know this one’s over 15 words, but I couldn’t help writing a limerick.
The robin, perched high, she’s a’rocking
She’s alone, feathered friends aren’t a’flocking
It’s snowy and cold
She’s feeling quite old
And the snow on her tail is quite shocking.
Okay and you did 4 of these while being distracted by the knowledge that your friends were coming any minute? How many minutes or seconds did it take for you to “churn” these out? Depending on that last answer, you’re really good, and we already know you’re just good anyway!!
You have mad poetry skillz, my friend.
Hey, awesome bird in the photo. I thought robin redbreasts were found only in Europe?
Okay, I love all of these! The first one is great, and very appropriate with the late snows we get around these parts too. The limerick is fantastic.
By the way, did I miss Pensieve’s Poetic License this month?
what a pretty pick snow and all!!
nice picture, and the limerick was funny.
wow… I can’t write poetry when I am NOT distracted! I am very impressed.
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
Love your picture of the robin, beautiful.
I loved them ALL!
You were rockin today with your prose.
And I love the Robin, too.