CLOSED FOR THE WINTER

CLOSED FOR THE WINTER

“Closed for the winter “

Windows salt sea stained,

Doors all closed and shuttered

Puddles where it has rained.

Paper blowing down the street

Sand blowing from the beach,

Sea birds soaring and dipping

A sad and mournful screech.

Grey skies and murky waters

Wind blowing from the sea

“Closed for the winter”

Brings contemplation to me.

Several brave souls walking

On a jetty sprayed with foam

Happy to be walking

Yet happy to go home.

A Restaurant all cosy

With warmth inside its door

Lunch available and ready

All this and so much more.

No outside tables and umbrellas

No shade from a blistering sun,

Just a bleak and forlorn picture

With winter nearly done.

The winter will not last

And signs will be taken down

Windows washed and shining

A summer sun beating down.

Children will play and splash

In the water on lengthening days ~

“Closed for the winter” will be just a memory

Which will fade in the summer heat haze.

©  Linda J. Vaughan

WINDY IN THE GARDEN OF THE FAE.

WINDY IN THE GARDEN OF THE FAE

It’s windy in the garden

Blowing things around

Making rustling noises

As the leaves hit the ground.

There are ripples on the water,

And a bubble in the river,

The reeds and plants are dancing

Their leaves are all a quiver.

Fairy wings are struggling

To make a gentle flight,

The wind is dancing wildly

On this,  a full moon night.

Fairy hair is tousled

And wands are all askew

But Fairy folk are busy

Their very best to do.

Fairy folk are gathering

To spend some time together,

They will keep each other safe

In such windy weather.

© Linda J. Vaughan

3^rd. May 2007

WINTER SOLSTICE

WINTER SOLSTICE

It is the winter solstice~

The shortest day of the year

And this serves to remind me

That spring will soon be here.

I love these winter days

With hail and wind and rain.

I am always grateful

When these days come round again.

I love the silver greyness ~

 The bead curtains of welcome rain.

I love to sit and watch the raindrops

As they run down my windowpane.

I love the winter trees

All stark and bare of leaves.

I love a winter seaside walk ~

The ocean as she heaves.

I love the winter cooking smells

Of soups and stew and bread.

I love to hear the winter noises

As I lie in my bed.

I love a winter evening

And the firesides gentle glow.

I see my life pass before me

As the seasons come and go.

I love this winter season

Which all too soon will end ~

Winter is my companion

And I am glad to call her friend!

Linda J. Vaughan

2lst. June 2003

THE TAPESTRY OF NATURE

TAPESTRY OF NATURE

How beautiful the tapestry 

Of rich brown earth and soil,

Leaves on trees and shelter given

Memories to recall.

The silver grey of winter skies,

The fading pinks of morning,

Blue patches in a leaden sky

And storms without a warning.

The golden waves of fields of grain

And birds upon the  wing,

Cattle grazing peacefully

All these such joy can bring.

The ice-cold chill of winter wind

The warmth of summer’s glow,

Bulbs in springtime – an autumn storm

These things I am sure you know.

So value the tapestry of life

Enjoy each and every minute

Be sure you look and really see

How you have your place in it.

© Linda J. Vaughan