The sun was warm but the wind was chill.
You know how it is with an April day
When the sun is out and the wind is still,
You’re one month on in the middle of May.
But if you so much as dare to speak,
A cloud comes over the sunlit arch,
A wind comes off a frozen peak,
And you’re two months back in the middle of March.
– From the poem Two Tramps in Mudtime” by Robert Frost
A nice poem and so true.
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I thought so as well, Gerlinde. 🙂
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So true!!! I’m just glad the snow finally stopped! But you never know what weather you’ll get here!
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I thought Mr. Frost said it well – and you are right. You never know around here – but wasn’t today nice? 🙂
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I love that. Never seen it before but so, so true.
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It is from such a wonderful poem, Cath.
We’ve actually experienced this hereabouts, where spring is very fickle – but glorious when it comes.
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Robert Frost’s words perfectly describe the weather roller coaster we have been riding of late! This morning, it actually feels like Springtime! The sun feels a bit warmer and the birdsong a bit sweeter. May your heart be light, dear Penny! ♡
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It has certainly been a roller coaster ride with all sorts of weather, Dawn. So it goes here in Chicagoland. Today (Thursday) has been such a glorious day. A cardinal was courting quite early this morning and the robins appear to be setting up housekeeping. Walking about the property, we saw Eastern Comma butterfly and a small blackish one I haven’t as yet identify. My hear IS light this evening, Dawn. Thank you. 🙂
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I sounds just like our April!
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Doesn’t it? I could take today all over again. 🙂 Hope you were able to be in it for a bit.
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Thank you for this addition to my commonplace book. Frost always makes the most out of every day moments. In rearranging my shelves I was surprised to find 3 volumes of his poems. I have no excuse to not read him more!
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You are welcome, Marilyn, and he does, indeed, make the most out of everyday moments. What a nice find. “Two Tramps in Mudtime” is such a wonderful one to read in its entirety. With 3 volumes, it is bound to be in one of them. Hope all is well with you.
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Robert Frost makes me happy and brings me joy. Even though this is not my personal April experience. (Florida Spring is weird. Probably I could just leave out the word Spring in that sentence.)
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He brings the same to me, Sallie. I think it can describe changing seasons in any climate. Today, we hit 70 and have sunshine, blessed sunshine. 🙂
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What a wonderful poem. I didn’t know it, Penny, but I always think that when you pair Frost with one of your landscape photos you really represent the unique weather patterns that dominate the midwest. So beautiful, my friend!
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Thank you very much, Debra. Frost was masterful at capturing the nuances of the seasons and of life. If you have a chance, you might google the entire poem, Two Tramps in Mudtime, for it has much more to say.
I hope you are having a good weekend. We finally have sunshine and warmth.
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I will do that, Penny! I have always enjoyed the poetry you introduce! We did have a good weekend, my friend. My son and daughter-in-law came down for a visit and I enjoy every minute when those brief and infrequent opportunities present themselves! ox
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Sounds like a perfect weekend, Debra – and I just read about your poppies and caterpillars. One of those life is grand moments in time. 🙂
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A breathtaking photo and beautiful words…makes me feel peaceful.
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I am pleased to hear this makes you feel peaceful. The words, of course, are Robert Frost’s, and the view, I am privileged to say, is but a few miles from us and it is, indeed, a peaceful spot. Thank you for your kind words and for stopping by.
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Lovely poem Penny. I’ve just ordered some volumes of Robert Frost’s poems from the library.
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I’m sure you will enjoy them, Juliet and I hope a few speak to your heart.
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