Four Seasons of Darwen
poem by:
Martyn Grindrod
Written
on Dec 15, 2016
Winter Fog and mist from Winter Hill drew over West Pennines it blew over moorland gorse and bracken into soot filled chimneys it did blacken Through howling wind and driving snow dogwalkers walk in degrees below The water flows freely down Street culvert spills , Ankle deep Spring The hard winter doth disappear The flowering buds appear starlings arrive cometh May lighter nights here to stay Food more plentiful rodents group Barn Owls prepare the swoop The grass doth grow the wind dies down Darwen Tower sentinel over Town Summer The heat of summer finally here barbecues ready flowing of beer The Moorland cattle they graze Too much sun Moorlands ablaze Families pack summer vacation Off they fly to foreign nation on their return they did miss Beautiful Darwen land of bliss Autumn Autumn brings forth first frost Final signs summers lost leaves fall russet yellows and reds Butterflies and Bumblebees prepare their beds Autumnal warmth bereft of heat Hoddesden walks crunchy underfeet Washing lines away , Out spin driers Kids collecting wood for their bonfires Thank you
Tags: happy, humor, rhyme, inspirational, encouraging,
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Christopher Russon commented:
A really lovely poem Martin well done.
Martyn Grindrod
commented:
Thanks Christopher. Much appreciated
Cecilia Crasto
commented:
What a wonderful description of all the seasons, you do have a way with words Martyn.
Geoffrey Brewer
commented:
Well observed and nicely described in individual ways. Increases my appreciation of the seasons.
Martyn Grindrod
commented:
Thank you Cecilia. It means a lot you have made nice comments .
Martyn Grindrod
commented:
Thanks Geoffrey . I'm made up you enjoy my work .
Edward shields
commented:
Not bad.
Martyn Grindrod
commented:
You're a tough critique Edward . I'm a month into writing and learning the ropes so I bow to your superior knowledge.
Martyn Grindrod
commented:
Thanks Geoffrey . Life in a Northern Town in England is bleak to say the least but when the nice weather arrives it makes the 'hibernation' worthwhile
