Summer so full of whimsy
Gentle breeze without a care
When the leaves are green
and lush and full, and
I can float most anywhere
But winter is upon me now
The trees a gnarled brown
And an Inflatable
Can only dream
Left tethered to the ground
As it’s been said, and I believe:
that if I float away on a winter’s day- I’ll end up in a land far, far away- and I won’t be back till the month of May- and even then I’ll refuse to say- just where I was- and why I stayed…
Whew…..(expels big breath of hot air)
So instead of taking chances
I’ll wait right here, for warm sun beams
Doing what little Inflatables do
dreaming Dirigible dreams..
Written for Willow Poetry’s challenge, What Do You See?
Thru Violet's Lentz 
That is absolutely brilliant. Totally fun. Big treble like. 🙂
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Thank you so much. I don’t do this kind of poetry too often, and it’s so fun to write, I don’t know why….
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Because it is light? We can become too weighed down. Then the soul escapes for a moment of flight. 🙂
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Not so much light as juvenile?
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Nah, what’s wrong with that. How about:
Shenda was a pretty girl / her knickers were quite frilly / and everytime she put them on / her thoughts went nilly-willy
Now that’s juvenile. 🙂
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Yes it is!! But I do like it!! My humor lies more in the off color department. I’ve got one ready for tomorrow to fit that bill. My entry to the terrible Poetry contest…
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Ah ,,,,
Mine are mostly composed while washing up. But the Shen poem/ditty is ages old, composed for my daughter (which word I somehow admitted from a previous comment, on Blickling)
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I thought you were just being secretive…..
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No, inspiration attacks when I’m hands deep in warm sudsy water. I shall never get a dishwasher; I might dry up!
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Ha ha, Violent and Crimsonprose, you had me in stitches as I read your comments. I do like lighter side of life once in a while. It does help me to breathe air once in a while. January I have been in the dumb-drum dark-side of the sun.
Thank you for this write Violent, bringing sun into my day. I love the fact that you did not take the ride out but stay put. That’s is a huge step for staying in the moment.
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Helene, I thank you so much for your kind words. I was hesitant to post as I felt it was a little silly and young which are not my usual content matter, but now I am glad I did. I hope your ray of sunshine lasts all day!
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It was a great write and you had fun doing it.🙂
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typos are my stupid spell checker…how horrible.
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Not to worry, it happens to me too. Especially on my phone!!
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Perfect. I love it.
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Thanks Chelsea. I was a bit hesitant, but the response has been positive!
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It’s a fantastic piece of poetry.
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I loved it! What fun 🙂💕
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Thank you Christine. It did turn out to be fun!
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