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Lavender
Lavender
Feb 15, 2026 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Remains of the Season

such snow melts away!
left behind are washed-out thoughts
rivers overflow

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Close to a foot of snow, all melting within a few days

Style/Type: Structured: Eastern

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Billy Collins, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Geezer

Geezer

2 months ago

My feelings...

exactly! I am so through with winter, yet living in the Great Northeast...

Nicely done, Lavender.

Geez.

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Lavender

Lavender

2 months ago

Hello, Geezer!

We've had several days with above average temps, and several more days of warmer temps in the forecast.  What once was over a foot of snow is melting fast!  The rivers and creeks are full - make way for the row boats!  :)

I have to remind myself that winter plays tricks on us almost every year.  But I wouldn't mind if we parted ways with Winter early this year.  

Thank you for reading and commenting!

L