Grief plays heavy on the heart

Winter, like grief often lingers on. For Deb and mum

How patient spring who bides her time
whilst winter lingers on,
as yellow, white, break frozen earth
to a lone wren's sweet birdsong,
that carries through fog heavy air
'tween chestnut, birch and pine
to trail away beyond the eye
beyond all hopes of mine.
For winter like my sadness dwells
plays heavy on the heart,
oh how I wish this ache to cease
for the darkness to depart.

Author's Note

Not written in a while so please feel free to chip in to improve if you see fit :)

Reviews

[Beccy]

This instantly made me think of the loss of my beloved grandma and how much I loved her; how she introduced me to poetry when I was just a very young child.

The comparison you draw between winter and spring and the way you portray the heaviness of your grief through the changing cycles of the seasons is quite beautifully composed; and as I read these lines I was minded of a time so much earlier in my life when I first discovered the English Romantics and their poetry.

I think in so many ways, we need that 'ache,' those memories of loved ones that have passed; they serve as reminders of the love that will linger for the rest of our lives.

Beccy. X

[Gee]

Belated thanks Beccy.
I hope you, your son and parents are well

[emmajoygreen]

Suddenly needed to read you... think April a mixed up kind of month, especially this year,, work and all.

To read your poem seems as if your words are calling from under a great dark cloud, my friend. Can understand that feeling.. if not knowing yours, of course. Perhaps walks or rides or just looking out on the world around you might help.. rain or shine because weather offers what humans need - almost too much to watch so as time is filled with minor differences that yotal relief - if wanted rather than not. Would like to send you something to read, will go search it. Besties to your lovely ladies, meantime.

[Gee]

Such a late but heartfelt thank you.

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too dear friend.
"For winter like my sadness dwells
plays heavy on the heart,
oh how I wish this ache to cease
for the darkness to depart."
Next week in Michigan. Some warm Spring days finally. Winter held on. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Gee]

Thank you Coyote.
Hope you are keeping well my friend

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes spring, hurry on along, we're tired of your cold dark affect; let us enjoy some color, some light, some joy....let us out of your clutches, your black abyss.... which cages our soul deep down....we beg you spring, push your way in to give us some hope.... so we may sing with the birds.
Best, B
PS In NC today it was 75 degrees so I had a smile on my face and took a long walk!

[Gee]

Thanks Betty. Yes, bring on the warmer weather😎
Hope you are well

[Betty Hermelee]

We 're getting here now; lovely spring, gentle breezes and COLOR!
Hope you are well too!
read moreWe 're getting here now; lovely spring, gentle breezes and COLOR!
Hope you are well too!
Best, B

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Gee…please read. Y writing….🌷

[duff]

Warmth my friend. A colorful blanket of sun coming. Vitamin D

[Gee]

Hi Duff, hope you are well. Thank you for dropping in.

[Chris Shaw]

Spring sunshine can lift the heaviest of hearts Gee. Grief is such a downer of journey. Grief tells us alot though. The deeper the grief, the greater the love. Wishing you a little sunshine and lovely to find a new poem my friend. Have a good Tuesday.

Chris

[Gee]

Was thinking about mum and the lovely Deb when these words written.
Thanks Christine, hope all is well with you.

[Chris Shaw]

All ok and enjoying our break in Brixham thank you Gee.

[Lisasview]

Having breaks is so important!!

[Lisasview]

Delighted to find a new poem of yours Gee... I look quite often in hopes that you might have written... Of course I understand how busy we all get. I for one have not read or reviewed in weeks... Just way too busy.
Really enjoyed this...
Lisa, evening in Spain

[Gee]

Hi Lisa, thanks for checking in and commenting.
I hope you are both well and spring has sprung in Spain

[Lisasview]

Never seem to have enough time to do all that I want... Now off to practice piano..

[John the Baptist]

Tomorrow is the first day of spring, yet it felt like winter where I live. Thank God for the springs and autumns, for the other two can become unwelcome guests in the last days of their visits.

[Gee]

Thank you JTB

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

This is really lovely, Gee. Just yesterday, as I was walking through the living room, I heard the prettiest birdsong coming from my front porch. I have a decorative birdcage, which hangs in the corner of the porch. This little house wren was perched on its edges just singing away. The sun was shining brightly and the sky was powder blue with wisps of cotton clouds. It was a beautiful day with all the promise of spring; but it was cold and windy. Fear not! Spring is on the way, and the darkness will disappear.

[Gee]

Fingers crossed eh!
Your description of Spring's arrival sounds perfect :)
Thank you for dropping by Linda, your kind words are always appreciated.