Monday, February 28, 2011
Puddle Splash
Seagulls free fall on the wind
their harsh calls cut through the silence
and break my string of thoughts
I splash through the puddles
that speckle the beach and look up
the rain has finally stopped
though ominous clouds still darken the sky
I stick out my tongue and laugh
Bring on your rain
See if I care
A couple coming my way
smile about my childish behaviour
and say I'd better be careful
to dare the weather like that
As I smile back at them
I suddenly feel very self-conscious
(the kind of middle-aged-woman-caught-
making-fun-of-bad-weather-while-splashing-
through-puddles-self-consciousness)
as I realise how it must have looked
and I laugh so hard
that the dogs come running back
to see what’s going on
and make sure they don’t miss out
on whatever fun
But dogs think nothing of muddy wellies
and off they go again
sniffing out something interesting
the tide might have left them
As I look up again
I see the sky has brightened a bit
and a wavering sun tries
to peek through the clouds
Who said one shouldn’t dare the weather
I take down the hood of my anorak
and let the wind tousle my hair
while I chase after the dogs
and splash some more
In my defence
there must be spring in the air
© 2011 Fenny
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we all must sometimes become again the kind of any-time-which-is-out-of-our-age-caught-
making-fun-of-bad-weather-while-splashing-
through-puddles
it is not only the act in itself but also being caught; which allows us to know IT IS OK to be silly once in a while. Necessary perhaps.
Posted by: Dhyan | Wednesday, March 02, 2011
I agree Dhyan ... absolutely essential and inevitable in my case ... obviously :D
Posted by: Fenny | Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Very beautifully written. I got caught up in the scene. There's nothing like ominous clouds and the threat of rain.
Posted by: Ben | Thursday, March 03, 2011
"In my defence
there must be spring in the air"... is a hilarious and youthful ending.
Insinuating internal thinking & doing could be caused by exterior changes in the weather, is what I gathered. Clever and easy to relate.
Posted by: Heather Regalado | Monday, March 07, 2011
@ Ben - Thanks ... they do make spectacular skies
@ Heather - Thanks ... absolutely ... weather has a powerful effect on us
Posted by: Fenny | Tuesday, March 08, 2011
sharp and smart piece, love the thoughtfulness in you.
missed you in our spot.
love your blog, your poetry is impressive!
Make a contribution to us today, the collection is to be closed within 24 hours.
Thanks, we value your support. xxx
Posted by: Promising Poets Parking Lot | Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Thanks for the reminder PPPL
Posted by: Fenny | Wednesday, March 09, 2011
welcome in, have fun doing some exploring...
cheers..
Posted by: Jingle | Wednesday, March 09, 2011
this is a fun read
spring is near
& i to
fenney
am beginning to feel
like a spring chicken
peace & love my sister
este
Posted by: Esteban Arellano | Thursday, March 10, 2011
Here from Poetry Potluck.
I like your image that you've painted here. That first verse is particularly good.
http://jessicasjapes.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/bubble-bath/
Posted by: Jessica | Monday, March 14, 2011
Lovely write.. flows nicely and great imagery of a snapshot moment. I really loved it :)
Posted by: Andy | Tuesday, March 15, 2011
That was a fabulous write.I enjoyed it!
Posted by: Umamaheswari.A | Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Oh, you make me smile with this poem! You defy nature, daring it to stand in your way - I found myself enjoying the moment with you with joyful abandon.(smile) I will think of your words all day - it is very dismal here in Ohio, but there is light to be found in your poem!
Blessings,
M.
Posted by: hazelmarie elliott | Wednesday, March 16, 2011
I have nominated you! :)
http://magicinthebackyard.wordpress.com/2011/03/19/the-versatile-blogger-award-thank-you/
Posted by: Kellie | Saturday, March 19, 2011
@ Este - Thanks and peace & love to you too
@ Jessica - Thanks ... steamy bubblebath by the way
@ Andy - Thank you so much
@ Umamabeswari.A - Thanks ... you're too kind
@ Mattie - And your kind comment makes me smile ... bless you
@ Kellie - Thanks for the nomination ... it's much appreciated
Posted by: Fenny | Thursday, March 24, 2011
Hi Fenny!
I so envy you this experience with the beach and the dogs and the self-admonishment, even. I had forgotten just what a talent you are! I will be back soon.
I've commented on the remark you made about the Wallenders. Sorry, but Blogger wasn't letting me comment on my own posts, for some reason. I changed back to Firefox and that seems to have resolved it.
Kat
Posted by: Kat Mortensen | Thursday, July 21, 2011
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