A winter prize

Today was perfect blue on white
(clear sky against great snowy peaks).
There are paths we could have taken.

But we had some things to do
(gardening and repairs and paperwork)
and so we missed the loveliness
this cold, bright day had offered,
as if we'd won a kind of lottery
but thrown the ticket in a bin
or been too lazy to collect the prize.

It seems we still have much to learn
about enjoying life,
and leaving work
in its rightful, humble place -
much lower down the order.

— Robert Melliard, Nov 26, 2008

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Asturias, Spain

Favorite Poets: Chaucer, Shakespeare, Du Bellay, Metaphysicals, Petrarch, Dante, Baudelaire, Lorca, Becquer, Coleridge

Critiques

zarul

17 years 6 months ago

A WINTER PRIZE

beautiful poem with great imagery. many times we need to leave the loveliness of nature for the sake of our 'work'. adorable HUG ZARUL

Robert Melliard

17 years 6 months ago

A winter prize

I'm really glad you like this poem. I try to keep my poetry simple so that everyone can understand it and I think 'A winter prize' is a good example of this kind of clarity. Thanks for taking the trouble to comment. Yours, Robert.

infinite_dwarf

17 years 6 months ago

Robert

Oftentimes, we become lost in the whirl and rush - and don't take time out to enjoy the finer things in life. I have a poem (I think I called it One Day, or something like that) which resonates a similar message. I think you would like it. Nice writing, and welcome to the community! ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- - "So you stand on the corner in your new English clothes. And you look so polished from your hair down to your toes. Ahh, but still your finger's gonna pick your nose after all." - B.Joel

Robert Melliard

17 years 6 months ago

Your Poem

Hi Jess K. I'd be very interested to read your poem 'One Day', which you say is on a similar theme. I live in the north of Spain where the scenery is great but the weather is awful and one has to remember to take advantage of any sunny days that come along. Can I locate your poem on this blog or in any other way? Best wishes, Robert.