by Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F.
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September 9, 2006

A Cold Day in Late April...

May 12, 2008 02:29 PM EDT
views: 77 | comments: 24

 

Tree boughs yield
to a bitter wind...

Spring flowers frozen
in mid-bloom...

Grey clouds obscure
skies of azure blue...

Alone, I watch
my rosebuds sway

Outside my window...
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Comments: 24

Kay M. May 12, 2008, 2:41pm EDT
Really lovely Jean
Virginia M. May 12, 2008, 2:48pm EDT
I love the poem! It goes well with your picture.
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. May 12, 2008, 2:59pm EDT
You are both so sweet to read and comment on my humble poetry, Kay & Virginia! Thanks ever so much! :^D
Rose H. May 12, 2008, 3:04pm EDT
I don't know which I liked better, the pic or the poem.
Chelsea R. May 12, 2008, 3:15pm EDT
very beautiful! :)
Alison H. May 12, 2008, 4:22pm EDT
I'm thinking like Rose!!
Tanya P. May 12, 2008, 4:36pm EDT
This is lovely, Jean. I'm picturing you actually snuggled up next to the window, taking it all in.
J W. May 12, 2008, 6:34pm EDT
good poem
Very Lovely! The pic goes with it really well.
Sue * May 12, 2008, 8:42pm EDT
It is beautiful...the picture and the words blend very well.
Jennifer N. May 12, 2008, 10:10pm EDT
Beautifully written. It really captures the moment, Jean.
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. May 13, 2008, 12:52am EDT
You are all too kind, Alison, Rose, Chelsea, Tanya, JW, Trista, Sue & Jennifer... Thank you so MUCH for your encouragement... :o)
Jo C. May 13, 2008, 8:22am EDT
That is so pretty that it looks like a vintage photo, the loveliest ones, very ethereal.
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. May 13, 2008, 1:44pm EDT
Thanks, JC! :o)
Victoria H. May 13, 2008, 3:09pm EDT
Love the poem. It goes so perfectly with the photo. Or maybe the photo goes perfectly with the poem? : )

Thanks for posting to my group =Sky Shots=!!
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. May 14, 2008, 12:37pm EDT
Thanks so much, Victoria! My pleasure!
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. May 14, 2008, 7:34pm EDT
It's come back with a VENGEANCE here, Tinch! It's 90 degrees as I type this and tomorrow is supposed to make TRIPLE DIGITS!!
necee t. May 16, 2008, 7:07pm EDT
oh wow, very beautiful photo and poem... very peaceful...
Blessings to you...

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necee t. May 16, 2008, 7:08pm EDT
i know it's not morning, but i just wanted to say hello again...hehe
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. May 17, 2008, 2:24pm EDT
Sorry I didn't see your comments til now, Necee... Thanks so much for reading (and coming back!! ;o) )
Glome . . . May 23, 2008, 8:30pm EDT
Sweet April has a cruel streak.
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. May 27, 2008, 10:35am EDT
Im featuring this at cloud watchers
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Jun 18, 2008, 3:49pm EDT
Occasionally it DOES, Glome...

I am honored, Angela!

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