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moods high or low

a garden grows

we plant

in spring

watch

for what the weather

brings

my memories

of autumn past

i wonder why these things

will never last

winter's snow

and full moon's glow

amazed 

by all the things we know

it takes a life to learn

and I know

I'm slow

marking time

on

sorrow's row

but by starlit shine

I'll drink of summer's wine

and

watch the weather

change

gentle time

a friend of mine

while all the seasons range

Author's Note

Hey guys, I know it's been a while. Will return with reviews one of these days!

Reviews

[Neville]

Your previous reviewer DIVYA is write & on so many counts .. this is kinda special .. Neville

[John Sullivan]

Thanks Nev. My writing lately has been... uneven, in my opinion, but I do like this one. Always a pleasure, friend

[AYVID N]

A beautiful poem that feels like a flower blooming in faith. Troubled times don't last and you have the faith that one day you'll wake to a lovely summer. Just amazing and so positive!

[John Sullivan]

Awww, thanks DIVYA! I am something of an optimist... things have had a funny habit of working out in the end, at least as far as my life has gone, and there have been some dark days indeed. Anyways. Thanks so much for stopping by!

[Coyote Poetry]

Had the feel of a jazz song John.
"it takes a life to learn
and I know
I'm slow

marking time
on
sorrow's row"
I do like jazz. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[John Sullivan]

I was a lyricist in my youth, the rhythm of a poem has always been something I've taken note of. Was listening to the wonderful Bill Evans this morning. Not a lyricist, though a uniquely lyrical pianist. Thanks for your thoughts, they are very much appreciated

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poetry and you are welcome.

[emmajoygreen]

The seasons? Like salt and pepper, they take and give in quarter time, each offering a happy nod and a sometime pout. Your words are sparse but full of meaning and intention. Sense and sensibility with ease, truth in every step and a reminder that time is a variety of colour, weather and memories... each to its own directive when brought to mind and heart.

' I'll drink of summer's wine

and
watch the weather
change

gentle time
a friend of mine

while all the seasons range'

Many, many thanks for sharing.

[John Sullivan]

Awww, many many thanks for reading, friend. The older I get, the more content I become. Time is fair, I think. Perspective and life lessons happen to us all, and we learn and grow. Something like that. Cheers!

[emmajoygreen]

'Time is fair, I think. Perspective and life lessons happen to us all, and we learn and grow' Time is always fair, it is Humankind that forgets that far too often. We busy with negatives whils time bids us stop, see, feel then meander on, not wasting a thought of time's generosity.

[John Sullivan]

Very well said, Ms. Emma. Life has had it's trials for me, as it has had for us all, but I'm very fortunate. I'm living comfortably these days, doing meaningful work and trying to give back a bit to my fellow man/woman. I'm fortunate and I know it, I guess. Thanks for reading!

[emmajoygreen]

Always a pleasure, sir. :)

[John Sullivan]

You're most kind, E

[Pete]

we take our cues from weather and seasons. they come and go as do circumstances in life. 'a time to reap and a time to sow'. the trick is to take them slow and adjust accordingly. roll with the punches so to speak.

[John Sullivan]

Oh man, very well said. I've learned to roll with the punches well, thankfully. Cheers Pete.

[mou]

Transition and the lessons from seasons are expressed beautifully.
'...gentle time
a friend of mine...'

- I feel one can say this only after experiencing each wave of life patiently and humbly.
- mou

[John Sullivan]

Life tends to have a humbling effect on one, and I've been very fortunate to grow up to be a man of near unlimited patience. Thanks so much for reading, friend

[mou]

That's so true. Patience makes us humble and strong. And you're welcome

[Papaya]

Reflective and introspective. Time and the passing of seasons can inspire existential thinking.
Nice short and crisp lines.

This stuck out for me: "marking time on sorrow's row"
Makes me think on my own sorrows. Some get better with time, others not so much.
I liked it. Provokes thought.

[John Sullivan]

So true about sorrows. Time helps, and we learn to compartmentalize better as we get older. It's spring in my part of the world, so maybe it's time to put sorrows away for now, enjoy the sunshine. Cheers, Ana

[Papaya]

Spring here too. But we've got a thunderstorm coming in. 🤷‍♀️☀️🌷

[John Sullivan]

'twas a sunny day in my neck of the woods. Was nice. Cheers, friend

[Marie]

The changing of the seasons is beautifully embroidered in this equally beautiful poem. I love the rhyming couplet format! You have something nice to say about each season and unlike so many people, it is lovely to read that time is your friend! I enjoyed reading your poem very much and I, thank you for sharing it, dear poet...

[John Sullivan]

Awww, thanks Marie. Yeah, though I've been through my struggles and dark times I'm not even gonna act like life hasn't been relatively good to me. I'm comfortable these days, plenty of time for reflection and writing.

[Marie]

That is wonderful good news, John. It is the hard struggles and dark times that have made you the wonderful person that you are today. I am so happy those days are over for you and that you can now enjoy your life again, with a new perspective on everything. So pleased you have a wonderfully positive attitude, it will stand to you always. Thank you for sharing with me, John...

[John Sullivan]

Of course, friend! The pleasure was mine

[willweb]

The change of seasons brings so much with it to inspire a great poem, and this is one of them. Nicely done John.

[John Sullivan]

Oh shoot, my thanks. I don't always like my writing, but I thought this one came out ok. Thanks for reading!

[Sami Khalil]

Beautiful phraseology and wisdom about the change of seasons in some parts of the world; it gives us flavor, opportunities and appreciation for all.
Enjoyed!

[John Sullivan]

Thanks Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir.