Left In The Dark

The weathers getting colder

Still much to do outside in the yard

Raking and picking up those leaves

Each day trying to do a little more

Finding time is not easy

Getting up earlier

A jump start on my day

Before winter sets in

Every year this becomes crunch time

One day of rain

The next day just bitter cold

Then we have the wind

I constantly look for a window of opportunity

With the summer things packed away

The yard shaping up

Soon left bear and empty

Next year we do it all over again

Pulling out the yard furniture and lawn decorations

They look so nice in between the flowers and the trees

Making it more pleasant

Now we pull out the Christmas decorations

Making the month of December festive and bright

Changing the décor

Creates a mood

One more way to express happiness

Then sharing that feeling of joy in every day

Comments

DREAM ON (author) on December 04, 2017:

Gypsy Rose Lee What a special way to use the time you have to do amazing things. I will be watching and listening through all your fun, thrills and tough patches. Have a lovely day. Thank you for sharing and no matter what don't give up.

Gypsy Rose Lee from Daytona Beach, Florida on December 02, 2017:

Those long dark nights I am going to spend being creative and end with Christmas movies.

DREAM ON (author) on November 30, 2017:

Kari Poulsen I experience it. I don't know when the light will peek in. I keep looking for something to change. I want things to change. I expect things to change. Then it is as if change happened and I almost didn't see it. Now I can enjoy the pleasure that comes after all the turmoil. Thank you for reading and sharing. Have a peaceful night.

Kari Poulsen from Ohio on November 30, 2017:

I like how this starts dark and ends bright. :)

DREAM ON (author) on November 30, 2017:

Louise Powles How is Christmas different in England ? Do they decorate houses with lights and ornaments? I would love to see pictures ?I will post a few of the houses near us. I love when people are happy not just with themselves but with life around them. Christmas time lets people relax a little bit. At least for awhile before they get all crazy with Christmas shopping and holiday traffic. Thank you for reading and sharing.

Louise Powles from Norfolk, England on November 30, 2017:

This is a lovely poem. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner now. I can't wait. I love Christmas, it's my favourite time of year. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed time.

DREAM ON (author) on November 29, 2017:

Peggy Woods December will be here before we know it. Snow will be on it's way. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday. Thank you for reading and sharing.

DREAM ON (author) on November 29, 2017:

Isabella Allred I enjoy seeing the lights and the neighbors houses decorated. My wife loves the Christmas music and seeing all the family and friends. Together wishing you and your family a wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Bella Allred on November 29, 2017:

Very descriptive and sweet poem. It's definitely time for the spirit of the holiday season :)

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on November 29, 2017:

Your poem certainly describes this busy time of year! Enjoy your Christmas and soon to be last month of the year.