Gray Skies

1/5/2024

Hello, blog friends!

I hope your holidays were filled with delight. I got to spend time with my daughter and grandsons, so you can imagine my joy. Family is everything, right? There's no greater gift. ❤️

I'm a little late with my poem this week. But poet Colleen Chesebro has faithfully provided another seasonal prompt. She also shared information about writing a haiku. Reading this material, and Colleen's beautiful haiku poem, prompted me to try the same.

It's been very cold in my area. Temperatures drop into the low teens at night and often stay at freezing during the day. The winds howl as the hours pass and then it's too chilly to walk outdoors. My haiku attempts to capture winter in my area. I hope you enjoy it.

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, bundle up and stay warm. Those of you in the Southern Hemisphere, enjoy the warmth and have fun.

My haiku ~

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1/5/2024 19:17:30

The lower digits can chill to the marrow. Gwen, you do a good job of describing just what it is like when temp drops in winter.

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 05:10:56

Thank you, Ms. Jade. 😊

Selma Martin

1/6/2024 01:50:36

Family is best! Its the best energy ever. Thanks for that lovely photo.
And your haiku is very descriptive of what it's like in your area. Blessings and a Happy New Year. xoxo

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 05:11:39

So, so true, Selma. Family is the best energy ever. Thank you for sharing. 😊

Annette Rochelle Aben link

1/6/2024 05:35:55

warm times, with memories to help keep you warm during the winter!

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 06:35:04

Beautifully said, Annette. Thank you. ❤️

Tim Dittmer link

1/6/2024 07:22:16

Great, Gwen! It certainly describes this time of year and the thought of clouds shuddering a hill gets my mind wandering.

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 09:11:59

Thanks so much, Tim. We're still at freezing and snow is on the horizon. It's that time of the year. . . 😊

Priscilla Bettis link

1/6/2024 07:26:53

Wonderful photo of you and your daughter, Gwen! I enjoyed your haiku.🙂

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 09:12:53

Thank you, Priscilla. Being with loved ones quiets the chilly weather. 😊

Harmony Kent link

1/6/2024 07:37:05

Truly splendid poetry and image, Gwen.
I’m so happy you got to spend time with family!
Wishing you all the best for 2024.
Love and hugs 🤗💕🙂

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 09:13:27

Thank you so much, Harmony. I hope you are feeling better and staying warm. 🤗

Dan Antion link

1/6/2024 08:54:36

That's a great description of winter, Gwen.

We've been dipping into the teens at night, but mostly rising above freezing. Big storm coming. You probably remember winter nor'easters from your time here.

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 09:15:20

Thank you, Dan. I remember the nor'easters well. When I lived in Easton, my home was downhill...which means digging out was even harder. I'm too old for that now. 😊

Pat Garcia link

1/6/2024 09:02:48

Hi,
Reading your Haiku, I thought about the cold weather I have been having here. This has been an extremely cold winter and you described it perfectly.
Happy New Year! And be blessed in all you undertake to do.
Shalom shalom

Sue Coletta link

1/6/2024 09:41:31

Great haiku, Gwen! It's freezing here, too, with 6" - 12" of snow on the horizon. Storm expected to hit tonight. :-)

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 13:37:43

My sons and daughter live in NY and CT and they're preparing for a storm as well. Hope you can stay warm through it all. 😊

Jan Sikes

1/6/2024 10:19:11

I felt the chill in your short haiku, Gwen. Great job. I know you miss your morning walks.

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 13:39:21

Thank you, Jan. You're right about my morning walks, I miss them very much. I'm thinking about venturing out this afternoon when it's in the high 30s.

John howell link

1/6/2024 12:52:17

A lovely photo of mother and daughter. Your Haiku made me shiver, Well done, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 13:40:09

Thank you, John. I suspect it's nice and warm in Texas. I envy that warmth. 😊

Mae Clair link

1/6/2024 12:55:13

I'm so glad you had wonderful family time, Gwen. That picture is positively lovely, as is your haiku. In my area we are currently under a winter storm watch. It's been snowing since 10:00 this morning, and is expected to continue until 10:00 tomorrow morning, with periods of "winter mix." It's definitely cold here today!

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 13:42:06

Oh, my goodness, Mae. The snow is always beautiful, but it brings challenges. I hope you and yours can stay indoors and warm. 🤗

Liz Gauffreau link

1/6/2024 14:24:31

How wonderful that you were able to spend time with your daughter and grandsons, Gwen! We're sitting here waiting for the first big snow storm of the season to hit-. Your haiku is perfect for it.

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 18:57:19

Thank you, Liz. I hope the storm is gentle on you and yours. 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

1/6/2024 16:33:45

Brrr! I wouldn't handle that cold very well. Great haiku, Gwen!

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

Gwen M. Plano

1/6/2024 19:00:29

Thank you, Yvette. Tonight, the forecast is for snow. Brrrr!! 😊

Rall link

1/7/2024 00:24:53

Well Gwen it's a sunny Sunday afternoon here in Sydney and I have the fan on reading your winter poem.Stay warm and cosy.

Gwen M. Plano

1/7/2024 05:17:25

Enjoy the warmth, Rall. Even with the heater blasting away, it's chilly inside and freezing outside. 😊

Colleen link

1/7/2024 10:58:48

Fabulous photo of you and your daughter, Gwen. I remember those cold winds howling through Prescott Valley. Stay warm. Happy New Year, my friend. xx

Gwen M. Plano

1/7/2024 19:45:21

Thank you, Colleen. We had four inches of snow fall today, so it's extra chilly. Happy New Year to you as well. ❤️

willowdot21 link

1/8/2024 00:30:50

That's a lovely photo of you and your daughter, I am so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time together. I love your poem.... Stay warm 💜💜

Gwen M. Plano

1/8/2024 04:54:07

Thank you, Willow, for your lovely comment. We've several inches of snow and it's definitely chilly. I hope you stay warm as well. ❤️

David 'ben Alexander' Bogomolny link

1/8/2024 05:36:09

Hey Gwen, your blog post radiates warmth and family joy during the holidays. The short verse about winter perfectly captures the chill and stormy vibes. Your haiku is a beautiful reflection of the season. Thanks for sharing your delightful moments and poetic skills! ❄️📖✨

~David

Gwen M. Plano

1/8/2024 15:32:57

Thank you, David. Your words warm my heart. 😊

Jules link

1/8/2024 11:31:09

We had some snow, over the weekend... most of which is gone now.
All I have left are warm memories of our time away :)

We did have a couple of gray and rainy days. But it was all good.
Now it is 44F. (about 1:30 p 1.8)

Gwen M. Plano

1/8/2024 15:34:24

Cuddle up, Jules. I suspect there's more snow ahead of us. 😊

Suzanne

1/8/2024 13:36:56

I shudder too … hate the grey, but you have captured it … 💞Suzanne

Gwen M. Plano

1/8/2024 15:36:28

Thank you, Suzanne. When the shy is grey, it feels colder, doesn't it? 😊

Roberta Eaton Cheadle

1/9/2024 22:29:20

It sounds very cold, Gwen. A most beautiful haiku.

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