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

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO YOU

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO YOU.

I wish you love

And truth and peace,

Days in the sun

To find release.

I wish you health

And happy days,

Someone to appreciate

Your kind and caring ways.

I wish for you a challenge

And that you are equal to the task

The love of friends and family

And all that you may ask.

I wish you the joy of a winter walk

And sunshine after rain.

I wish for you roses, violets ~

Daffodils when springtime comes again.

I wish for you self courage

Laughter and some tears.

I wish for you smiles

And someone to wipe your tears.

I wish for you some kindness

From the people that you meet.

I wish you warmth and safety

And a journey that is sweet.

Happy Birthday my sweet friend

May diamonds fill your sky,

May you always pose the question

And find the reasons why.

I wish you a flower strewn pathway,

Special hours and special days

Your family to love you 

For all your loving ways.

© Linda J Vaughan

CHANGES OF THE SEASONS

CHANGES OF THE SEASONS

In the Fairy Garden 

The seasons now are changing

and busy Fairy folk

Will soon be rearranging.

 

Spring flowers are now blooming

and fragrance fills the air

Fairy garden beds all tidy

and tended with such care.

 

It is a busy time for Fairies

As they flit from here to there.

Sweeping away the cobwebs

As they extend their care.

 

But they have Fairy relatives

On the other side of the world

Who now will face a winter

With petals and leaves all curled.

 

Some of you farewell winter

and hope for warmer days,

Such special times in the garden

For all your fairy ways.

 

Some Fairies now are flitting

Among the summer's last blooms

Making way to sweep away the leaves

With their little Fairy brooms.

 

So if you are a fairy 

With summer on the way,

Enjoy each day of warmth 

And every summer day.

 

But if the days are shortening for you

And winds are strong and cold

Be safe my little Fairy friend ~

Enjoy your days of gold.

 

To all the little Fairy folk

Who bring to us such pleasure

Enjoy the changing of the seasons

And always the memories treasure.

© Linda J. Vaughan

CLOSED FOR 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.

Two brave souls walking

On a jetty sprayed with foam

Happy to be walking

Yet happy to go home.

A coffee shop all cosy

With warmth inside its door

Breakfast available and ready

All this and so much more.

No outside tables and umbrellas

No shade from the 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

Winter 2003

A WINTER ROSE

A WINTER ROSE

I saw it early in the morning

When the frost was on the grass,

A picture of impeccable beauty ~

I could not let this moment pass.

Dewdrops on the petals

Of this winter flower,

A fragrance in my garden

In the early morning hour.

Too soon will come the cold wind

And the petals will be blown,

One single forlorn blossom

In my garden I have grown.

Yet it encourages me

To also stand strong and tall,

One solitary blossom,

In my garden by the wall.

This winter rose holds beauty

And memories of days gone by,

Why, then am I surprised

To find a tear within my eye.

In the quiet of early morning

When the garden shares a hush,

I find that am captivated by

A winter rose’s blush.

© Linda J. Vaughan

June 2007 

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

WINTER'S ROSE

WINTER’S ROSE 

I saw it early in the morning

When the frost was on the grass,

A picture of impeccable beauty ~

I could not let this moment pass.

Dewdrops on the petals

Of this winter flower,

A fragrance in my garden

In the early morning hour.

Too soon will come the cold wind

And the petals will be blown,

One single forlorn blossom

In my garden I have grown.

Yet it encourages me

To also stand strong and tall,

One solitary blossom,

In my garden by the wall.

This winter rose holds beauty

And memories of days gone by,

Why, then am I surprised

To find a tear within my eye.

In the quiet of early morning

When the garden shares a hush,

I find that am captivated by

A winter rose’s blush.

© Linda J. Vaughan

WINTER SUNSHINE

WINTER SUNSHINE

I love the winter sunshine

Without the fierce heat,

I love it when the shadows

Make pictures at my feet.

The walks beside the river

With trees reflected there,

Glistening ripples on the water,

Days without a care.

The winter sunshine brings

 Contentment to my days,

The outlines of the bare trees

Etched by sunshine’s rays.

The rising of the winter sun

Chasing away the mist,

The dewdrops on the cold grass ~

The world is sunshine kissed.

I love the winter sunshine,

And the promise that it brings,

Sunshine silhouettes gleaming

Oh how my heart sings!

© Linda J.  Vaughan

A WINTER MOON

© Stephen Roof

A WINTER MOON

A winter night, a full moon

And chill is in the air,

Wispy clouds floating by

Heaven seems without a care.

The light shines down on my pathway

Almost daytime bright,

I am truly captivated

By the beauty of this night.

I sit by the window and watch

As leaves blow around the lawn

I think of what is happening to people,

What a beautiful night to be born.

A car drives past and I wonder

The purpose of their venturing out.

At three in the morning

What is their journey about?

A light goes on in a nearby house

Of another sleepless soul,

I wonder the reason they can’t sleep

And what would make them whole.

I imagine the ocean shimmering

By the light of this full moon

That pulls and changes the tides of life,

And makes the seasons move on so soon.

I think of life and the seasons

As they move through the years,

I sit and realize that my summer has gone

And I wipe away my tears.

The autumn leaves of my life have gone

And winter has come so soon,

A beautiful time and season

Heralded by a winter moon.

© Linda J. Vaughan

21^st. June 2008