Seasons

Life has many seasons

SEASONS

Pleasant weather makes me cheerful,

Sun's bright, spreading its rays on flora 

And flowers bloomed.

Chasing butterflies with my little fingers,

That's when I knew, it was spring.

The rays of the sun were severe,

The breeze was no more pleasing,

It was intense heat outside,

Leaves faded from emerald green to pistachio.

All I wanted to stay at home.

Mother allowed me to eat ice-cream as much as I liked,

And told me there is no school.

That's when I knew, it was summer.

Sometimes the weather fooled me,

I played with shadow when the sunlight hit me

And later it was gone,

I noticed it was sunny and cloudy at the same time.

And water from sky poured down.

Blue sky was not to be seen,

Light flashed, it scared me and I cried.

Mother told me it was thunder

And one day it will stop raining.

I watched the drops on my window pane,

That's when I knew, it was monsoon.

Curled up and brittle, the petals of the tree were,

All the chlorophyll was lost,

They fell and untidied the lawn,

I piled them up, clutched in my little hands

And threw them up,

That's when I knew it was fall.

Trees stood bare while it snowed,

I played with the snowballs; 

Admiring the mist arise from my mouth.

Mother made me wear warm clothes,

Saying it was very cold outside.

Sitting in front of the fireplace

And curled up with a quilt,

I snuggled in my mother's lap,

And she let me sink into slumber.

That's when I knew, it was winter.

Author's Note

When we are kids, we are not familiar with what the season is now. This poem is about a kid who tries to remember what season it is.

Reviews

[Mr.Write]

Your poem took me on a journey not just with the narrator but down memory lane as well. I don't often find poems like these so when I do I like to savor each line. I think I'll be re-reading this for years to come.

[Najam Us Saher]

I feel honoured by your words. Thank you very much for appreciating my poem. It really means a lot. ☺

[MaximumFlight]

Very beautiful. I remember chasing butterflies as a child and loving it. Sadly, where I'm from, we never got snow. Wonderful job :)

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you so much.. Pleased to read your kind words.. ☺

[Wajiha Nayeem]

beautifully penned...the thought behind this was wonderful and the poem was simply amazing...i loved it najam...keep writing.

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you so much...You made me really happy... 😀

[z.chéri]

Very nice! Keep writing! :) x

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you very much for reading :)

[Gee]

I love the changing seasons, spring my favourite as all new life blooms and warmth returns to the air.
A fine wee poem Najam

[Najam Us Saher]

I am happy that you liked this. Thank you very much, it means a lot... :)

[wordman]

i think every part of life is based on seasons
loved your poem

[Najam Us Saher]

Yes..life has seasons too. Thank you very much for reading. I am really happy to know that you liked it. :)

[Surya]

haha....I would like to cheer all these seasons...I liked it...:)

[Najam Us Saher]

I am happy to hear that...Thank you very much.. ☺

[Zoya]

The coming and going of each season was described beautifully. A real lovely write!

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you very much...Pleased to know that you liked this :)

[Zoya]

No problem!

[Mr.Writer]

Such good imagery and details in the poem that make it really engaging...
Well done, such a magnificent poem, keep it up!

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you very much...I am glad that you found it to be magnificent, it really means a lot.

[Mr.Writer]

No problem :))

[Abraham George]

thank god. there is something else i can read here. You tried a different theme than your sadness and loneliness.
i am happy to see this and that picture is apt for your beautiful poem.

[Najam Us Saher]

Hahaha...I can feel how happy you might be. I am feeling good that I tried something different. I am very happy that you liked this...Thank you so much... 😀

[Abraham George]

you are most welcome.