Magpie Tales is a blog “dedicated to the enjoyment of poets and writers, for the purpose of honing their craft, sharing it with like-minded bloggers, and keeping their muses alive and well.” Each week, it offers an image as a writing prompt.
Mag #216. (Go there to read what others have written in response to this prompt.)
Finland 1968 George F. Mobley
with bright balloons and colorful plans,
gatherings of eager hearts.
April still knows snow, disdains
the hopeful smiles of children
who wait in vain for sunny play.
Rain is April’s message, prolonging
the held breath of May, promising
only a fool’s failure to remember.
I like the notion of rain being April’s message…nice…
April fights back with color and life. Precious.
My Magpie Entry
“prolonging the held breath of May…” So beautiful.
I’m so tired of the prolonging. But, this is the miserable truth written as beautiful poetry!!
I really like this poem, the notion of April’s message and not being able to fool it.
I wouldn’t mind April showers so much if they didn’t come right after March showers, and February showers, and January, and right before the May showers. But, that’s why my home is so green!