Hibernation

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Hibernation

The smoky grey sky remained
long after the storm blew away
remnants of an Indian Summer
Clouds hung heavy and oppressive
in the late afternoon
Lingering joy of sunshine and warmth
already faded into memories 
A page turns and a new chapter begins
I am not ready, I am never ready
to let go of my season of birth
It invigorates me, it feeds me
I draw strength from its strength
I grow and thrive like grapes on the vine
and wheat in the fields
Now it’s time to be plucked and harvested
My season is celebrated for its bounty
With thanks duly given
but then my world becomes dormant
leaving me to cover my head and hibernate


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I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

19 thoughts on “Hibernation”

    1. Thank you Trudessa. I don’t even live in a cold climate but to me the changes seem to affect me. 🙃🌞

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  4. Love your words here and love the one leaf image you’ve illustrated it with. I always think of nature’s cacophony of colors in the fall! I LOVE the trees decked out in their colors….but then so sad when they become skeletal. I think we all have hibernation periods….sometimes brought on by a season, weather, an event. Thanks for posting to dVerse!

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    1. Thank you Lillian. Yes, depending where you live the colors can be extraordinary ☺️ 🍂💕

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    1. Thank you! No I don’t think so. Change is the only thing that is inevitable but we are not always ready. Thanks for stopping by ☺️💕

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  7. This is absolutely exquisite! Especially love; “It invigorates me, it feeds me/I draw strength from its strength/I grow and thrive like grapes on the vine and wheat in the fields.” 💘💘

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