Barbara Writes

Jan 19, 2009 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Fly South For The Winter

Fly south for the winter

Escape the winter blizzard
There's no heat to warm the
Skin burned by the cold winds

Jump into the warm waters
Of summertime flowing strong
Frost bitten skin restored to health

Bask in the sunshine of gladness
There the storm of gloom is lifted
From a lonely heart that’s crying

— Barbara Writes, Jan 19, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins, Shakespeare, , Emily Dickinson, , , Whitman, Jess Tapper

Critiques

Proprietress o…

17 years 4 months ago

my dear Barbara,

an exquisite poem, I got a chill reading it. the last stanza evokes infinite loneliness in my soul. you have a way with words that speaks to my heart. your Proprietress

Barbara Writes

17 years 4 months ago

Proprietress

the first two stanza is about loneliness and how to heal it. like you say the last stanza speaks more clearer. thanks for commenting. I really appreciate the kind comments ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

yenti

17 years 4 months ago

A journey

Move South within your thoughts if you cannot move, there as Barbara says, the storm of gloom will be lifted. Look at the posative things around you and the sun will shine and that warm glow will fill your mind. Lovely write Yours, Ian.T

Barbara Writes

17 years 4 months ago

Ian

It is really cold here right now got down to 8 or 9 degrees this weekend. made me really want to move where it is warm. *s* you said it well in your comment. In my mind i can move where is warm or positive and bask in the sunshine of positive thinking. Your comment filled my mind with that warm glow. thanks for the comment ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

Eduardo Cruz

17 years 4 months ago

Barbara,

one of the things that I love of the winter is that it always makes me think of the warmth of spring and summers lovely touch! Winter always feels sadder, only because it is, it to is waiting on it's lover spring. What a wonderful write, invoking beautiful imagery! thanks, Eddie

Barbara Writes

17 years 4 months ago

Eddie

Your comment is a wonderful light in my eyes though it off my theme it is such a true statement. Winter is sad waiting on its lover spring is a awesome theme for a poem. Thanks for sharing and making this sleepless night a little brighter, though I will be dead tired and out of it all day when daylight dawns and I'm out and about riding while hubby take mama to the doctor and do other errand trying to get back in my graces. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

infinite_dwarf

17 years 4 months ago

can I have the best of both worlds??

Positive thinking in Florida, perhaps?? Nice write! ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- -"Handle every situation like a dog: if you can't eat it, or screw it, piss on it and walk away!"

Barbara Writes

17 years 4 months ago

Jess

not sure here its in single digits and we are brassing up for snow tomorrow think warm it too cold here ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

Wafi

17 years 4 months ago

Barbara

Barbara, like your other poems, enjoyed reading this too. Sincerely, Wafi

Barbara Writes

17 years 4 months ago

Wafi

Glad you like reading all my poems. I look forward to your comments and reading ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara