Poetry Stretch--Pantoum

Miss Rumphius Effect handed out a tall order this week--a Pantoum. I wrote two--I'll share one here. The other I might work into my current novel-in-progress. For a clear explanation of this form, see this link.

A Plead for Spring

Vanish, never-ending sub-zero chills,
Perpetual sledding, constructing igloos,
Enough of the snow days, I've had my fill.
Disappear, winter weather in view.

Perpetual sledding, constructing igloos,
Closets cleaned, to-do lists done.
Disappear, winter weater in view.
We must feel the summer sun!

Closets cleaned, to-do lists done,
Skip over March, windy spring days.
We must feel the summer sun!
Enter three months of soaking up rays.

Skip over March, windy spring days.
Enough of the snow days, I've had my fill.
Enter three months of soaking up rays.
Vanish never-ending sub-zero chill!

by Marcie Flinchum Atkins