when springtime disappoints
and autumn refuses to speak,
paint a word picture; create poetry.
write of summertimes lost,
oh, how does it go:
lemons and lemonade…something.
or maybe,
winter’s production of an early snow:
verdant and virgin frost,
yes, two Vs – funny.
take me to where optimists dream
and abandon me there, leave me be.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
FLIPPANT SATIRE
Optimistic dreams?
I could visit, even stay
But then what’s the point?
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In the end, would it be what I’ve waited for?
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Ah now we would seem to be moving beyond satire.
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And fantasy.
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Maybe. 🙂
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Two V’s…verdant and virgin frost. I verily like that.
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Smiles. Happy to have pleased you, Sir.
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The pleasure is all mine.
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And mine, Sir
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Thank you.
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I’m reading My Antonia by Willa Cather. It’s about Nebraska in the 1800’s. I’m sure you’ve read it – I’m really taken by the characters and the description of the land. Hardy people built your state.
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Yes, Ma’am, you’re correct. The people here are made of iron and have very little sway away from what they’ve learned through experience. Thank you for reading.
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Wonderful work, love the strong words to speak of your longing!
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Thank you ever so, Alok!
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I love this, although I do not think springtime could ever disappoint you…although I think you are correct with the silence of autumn. I think it is why the fall is my favorite time of the year…a time to take in the year, think things over and then prepare for hibernation 🙂 You last two lines,
“take me to where optimists dream
and abandon me there, leave me be.”
Is the perfect sign-off for summer. Not willing to go quietly, and with a smile.
Cheers to a great weekend Audrey 🙂
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Always good to see you, Randall. Yep, might be a good sign off. Hope all is well.
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yes ” leave me be!” 🙂 Beautiful poetry!
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Thank you, Neha ♡
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These are my favorite two lines — “take me to where optimists dream
and abandon me there, leave me be.” Oh, my, I so agree! I feel a definite need for a vacation. While I’m not looking forward to winter’s snows, it will be nice having some cooler days with less mugginess.
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Those lines, I must admit, we’re written rather flippantly but exactly what I wanted to express. Totally agree about the mugginess! Yucketh!
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Football and barbecue are great stewards of fall here, Audrey. Plus, that place where optimists hang out? There’s always good snack and drink about.
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Oh yes, here too, Eli. I do enjoy watching football and tailgating before a game. I’m getting my fill this year with a very active season for my son. Good to hear from you.
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This poem creeps up on you, seeming disinterested in making a statement, uncertain about tone, and then expressing perfectly exactly how I feel about seasons. Yep, that’s me, out there in the optimist’s dream, waiting for the weather to change.
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There’s something romantic about waiting for a definite season change. I’m ready for one. Much love, Shari ♡
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You captured that feeling of ennui we all feel this time of year. Not quite wintery, just blah in between! 😊 (And I’m looking forward to next spring already.)
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I look forward to seasonal changes. I have issues with going from one nice cool day to a hot humid gross stuck in the middle kind of day… I sound like Alexander and the terrible horrible no good very bad day guy. Giggle..no complains, honestly, grateful for every day. Since moving back to NE nearly two years ago I look forward to winter after 10 years of not experiencing winter except for two days a year. Although, I do get tired of dead and brown nature everywhere. That’s why Spring is so exciting….sigh.
Thank you, Betty ♡
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I agree with you, Audrey. Each season brings its own delight. However it’d be nice if we could customize the year a bit. Short winters and much longer summers! 😆 However I’m up in the northwest where it doesn’t get too unpleasant in any season. Although with climate change our summers are definitely getting hotter. And sometimes we don’t get enough snow in the mountains during the winter. That used to be unheard of. (Sorry, I’m digressing.)
Hope your day is going well, Audrey. 🙂
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Ues, let’s rally for some customization. I could behind that if I lived further north. I’d also like to do away with flies and mosquitoes. That way three out of the four Seasons would be even better. Smiles.
My day has been nice, thank you. Wishing yours well, too. ♡
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Yes, I’m with you there – getting rid of the flies and mosquitoes! Glad your day has been nice. 🌸💕
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How can springtime disappoint? Perhaps I’m one of those elusive optimists…
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I think springtime fails to show up for some. I’m a fan of spring, but I’m also a March baby, so I should be a fan. You’re one of the best at elusive, Alastair. ….speaking of your ability to be a rarity, it’s wonderful to see your smiling face again.
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Speaking of verdant, I used cerulean last week was that cool?
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You’re very cool, Sir Richard. Such sexy words, I think.
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I am a lifelong optimist. I’m not sure you want to go where I dream. I really like this poem, particularly because Autumn seems reluctant to speak this year.
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I’ve always been attracted to optimists. I adore their energy. You know I’d be happy to go to where you dream. I bet there’s great doors and architecture there. Thank you, Dan, and I agree about Autumn. ♡
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feels lite
& light 🙂
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Smiling… I always enjoy your comments. 🙂 Thank you!
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We all want to be where the optimists go. I like the two funny V’s. To me, most V words bring a smile.
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Virgin white and verdant might be the prettiest of duos, indeed. Smiles.
Hope you’re doing well, John.
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Doing fine, Audrey. Hope you are doing well too.
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Super busy at work, but doing well, John
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Work is good. (Of course it is the curse of the drinking class.)
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For sure. Did you remember the limes?
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Always have them in my pocket.
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My kind of guy 😎
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I’m not looking forward to the onset of winter. I’m having Summer withdrawals already.
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I dread snowy winters because of the extra pounds added due to the fantastic food made by Midwesterners when stuck indoors. Autumn is my favorite time of year for the cooler temperatures and holidays, but summer does bring a sense of excitement that will be missed, for sure. Good to see you, Rob.
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Good to see you, too, Audrey. What kind of delectable dishes will you make this winter?
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Besides the mandatory baking of everything pumpkin? Isn’t winter the time of where those rich sauces made with red wine are coupled with beef, and our white wines find their way into chicken dishes… I’m also a huge fan of beef and noodles over mashed potatoes and chili with cinnamon rolls.. wild rice with …just a lot to look forward to. Don’t you do the same on the East Coast?
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Beef and red wine rule the day – or the season. Coupled with a generous plate of roasted potatoes seasoned with rosemary. Yum!
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Add carrots to that, too. Smiles. Yum!
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