When the thaw comes…

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Meanwhile, back at the ranch...

When the thaw comes

I’ll rip off these clothes

burn my wool sweaters

and boots with the fur

hide the blankets away

and cool down the tea

let the sun touch my bare skin

set the animals free

drown my scarves in the water that rushes the draw

and scream all the cold out my lungs…

when the thaw comes…

38 thoughts on “When the thaw comes…”

karenselliott on February 16, 2011 at 3:39 pm said:

Awesome pics! Very nice! The warm weather is unexpected to be sure.

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Karen Meter on February 16, 2011 at 4:58 pm said:

Love the turkey tracks.

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Jingle on February 16, 2011 at 8:30 pm said:

you blow my mind away,

what a easy and timeless poetry here.

thanks for sharing.
🙂

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Mike Patrick on February 16, 2011 at 11:38 pm said:

Visual poetry at its very best.

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fiveloaf on February 17, 2011 at 7:03 am said:

great poemtography.. here’s mine for week 38.. http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/09/30/i-cant-hold-it/

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jeff simon on February 17, 2011 at 3:28 pm said:

Jessie nice pictures and good thoughts. It also reminded me to thaw some elk steaks for supper….keep up your efforts. look forward to meanwhile….episode.

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Sam on February 17, 2011 at 5:41 pm said:

Love it…simply love it.

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robinofrockridge on February 17, 2011 at 9:04 pm said:

Beautiful words & photos! I hope you’re writing their appeal into a song.

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The Lonely Recluse on February 17, 2011 at 9:57 pm said:

Beautiful photography, well used. I love the impact imparted from the spacing. The repetition at the end is another nice touch.
The Lonely Recluse.

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frayedges on February 18, 2011 at 2:49 am said:

I love the blend of images and poetry. The thaw can’t get here soon enough.

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brain of betty on February 18, 2011 at 8:45 pm said:

I totally feel where you’re coming from. I have written a couple of wintery poems too, I can’t wait for Spring! Love how the pictures created a pause between lines and helped illustrate your points.

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- Meanwhile, back at the ranch... on February 19, 2011 at 4:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much betty. I think winter evokes and just calls for poetry or something to be said about it. Stay warm!
  
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rmpWritings on February 18, 2011 at 9:58 pm said:

…when the thaw comes…if only it would hurry up already. Love the images and the words…beautiful poem.

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- Meanwhile, back at the ranch... on February 19, 2011 at 4:36 pm said:
  
  Yes, hurry up already! I’m freezing (and pale) 🙂 Thanks for stopping in.
  
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DuDo on February 19, 2011 at 3:32 am said:

Lovely poem… and a good choice of the pics that fits creatively with the flow of words.

keep blogging

Regards
DuDo

Here is one of my scribbling….
http://dudoism.blogspot.com/2011/02/be-still.html

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- Meanwhile, back at the ranch... on February 19, 2011 at 4:35 pm said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by DuDo…I’ll be taking a look at your poetry…looking forward to it.
  
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Becca Givens on February 19, 2011 at 6:35 am said:

I really enjoyed the form of your entry – the words with the photo images … it would make a nice “booklet” with side to side pages and words. Thank you for sharing.

Here is my first rally entry:
http://beccagivens.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/unconscious-to-guides/

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- Meanwhile, back at the ranch... on February 19, 2011 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks Becca. I will be stopping by your poem right now! Stay warm!
  
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Scent of my heart on February 19, 2011 at 7:05 am said:

Now that’s what’s in my mind … waiting for the summer with impatience .. as you said to scream the cold out my lungs ..Lovely one and the images stunning!

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- Meanwhile, back at the ranch... on February 19, 2011 at 4:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks Scent. It is 1 degree here today…ohhhh, so ready for warm!
  
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BUTTERFLIES OF TIME on February 19, 2011 at 9:13 am said:

lovely one to welcome summer . so wonderfully visualised.

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- Meanwhile, back at the ranch... on February 19, 2011 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  Ah, summer. How I miss you!. Thanks butterflies.
  
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torquethis on February 19, 2011 at 11:28 am said:

Powerful. Each line is a proclamation that is stated loud and clear and with great conviction.

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- Meanwhile, back at the ranch... on February 19, 2011 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks torquethis. And thanks for taking a look.
  
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Linda on February 20, 2011 at 3:10 pm said:

Oh, I am with you. I can’t wait for spring. Your pictures were as powerful as the words. I loved the foot prints of the bird.

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teenagepoet on February 21, 2011 at 12:42 am said:

Wow, beautiful poem. Very vivid pictures, supplementing your words well.

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scottf on February 21, 2011 at 9:24 pm said:

what an AWESOME piece 🙂 I hate to wish my life away, but there’s nothing wrong with a bit of anticipatory celebration of things ot come. I loved this… so much so I am now following 🙂

be well

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- Meanwhile, back at the ranch... on February 21, 2011 at 11:05 pm said:
  
  Wow, thanks Scott. I hope it is warming up a bit more where you are than where I am…below zero today. Take care and I’ll be seeing ya!
  
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lunawitch15 on February 22, 2011 at 12:37 am said:

Im ready for it. 🙂

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- Meanwhile, back at the ranch... on February 22, 2011 at 3:09 pm said:
  
  Ahh, me too!
  
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Jennifer Dettling on February 23, 2011 at 11:09 pm said:

Let’s have a wool sweater burning party when the thaw comes!
I love your blog! Your creative spirit makes me smile :))

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- Meanwhile, back at the ranch... on February 24, 2011 at 3:25 pm said:
  
  Yes!! I envision chants and whoops and hollering around the bonfire. IOh, but the spring will be sweet won’t it? Thanks for reading Jennifer!
  
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Seasweetie on February 24, 2011 at 4:26 am said:

Perfect! And amazing pictures. I can feel your summoning of spring.

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- Meanwhile, back at the ranch... on February 24, 2011 at 3:09 pm said:
  
  Ahhhh…if only it would hurry! Thanks for reading.
  
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Poets Rally on December 20, 2011 at 12:56 pm said:

Greetings:

Hope all is well.

Noting that you have been part of poets rally in the year of 2011,
what an achievement, thanks for your outstanding contribution to us
along the way, keep up the excellence. Best!

Come join our poetry rally today if you wish to mingle and get inspired!

A poem of your choice or a free verse is accepted.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Looking forward to seeing you share.
Respect and hugs.
xoxox

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Mariella Hunt on January 11, 2013 at 9:53 am said:

The pictures made the poem even more powerful. This was lovely, thoughtful and well-written. Fantastic job.

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Bristo Zach Jiu on January 16, 2013 at 11:40 am said:

perfectly elegant photos,.

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