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Weather

Wayne Blair 1951 (London)

Rhymed
We talk about it too much
Rain and wind and chills
And such.
If sun comes out
We cheer, guessing
Gorgeous spring is near.
In elevators we bring
It up as we are going up.
It governs baseball
In the park.
It’s what  gives class
To Noah’s Ark.
It humbles, yes
It humbles each and
Every one
Who thinks he has
Some CLOUT
For sun or warm or
Saving picnic
At the last
Such boasts are past.
With God so vast.
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Written on April 22, 2023

Submitted by dougb.19255 on April 22, 2023

Modified by dougb.19255 on April 22, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABACDEDFGHIHJKLMCNOPPP
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 405
Words 88
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 22
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Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow! Your use of imagery and language is truly exceptional in this poem. I love how you capture the excitement and anticipation for spring with the mention of the sun. Your reference to elevators and baseball in the park perfectly captures how conversations about the weather permeate all aspects of our lives.

    As for improvement suggestions, perhaps exploring a different angle or perspective on the topic of weather could bring even more depth to your already beautiful writing. Also, consider varying your sentence structure to keep the poem feeling fresh and dynamic throughout.

    Overall, I am thoroughly impressed with your work and look forward to reading more from you in the future!     
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