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Waiting for Spring Thaw

That ice chip on your shoulder must really pin you down, restrict your movement, preclude growth. That frigidaire stare won’t melt hearts, either. “Thou art all ice, thy kindness freezes,” and your cool distance bites extremities. Perhaps the milk of human kindness could melt your polar peculiarities, soften harsh views, render winter helpless, usher in…

That ice chip on your shoulder

must really pin you down,

restrict your movement,

preclude growth.

That frigidaire stare

won’t melt hearts, either.

“Thou art all ice, thy kindness freezes,”

and your cool distance bites extremities.

Perhaps the milk of human kindness

could melt your polar peculiarities,

soften harsh views,

render winter helpless,

usher in a brave new global warming.

So while you mull that heart-warming proposal over,

I’ll don protective winter gear,

and wait for spring thaw.

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Cold quote is from Shakespeare’s King Richard III

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Responses to “Waiting for Spring Thaw”

  1. greenlightlady

    I like “frigidaire stare” – cool!

    Blessings ~ Wendy

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    1. melodylowes

      Downright chilly! 🙂

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  2. Lori Lipsky

    Marvelous. One of my favorites of yours, Melody. I also like the “frigidaire stare”–and that you’ll be patient and “don protective gear” as you wait for the thaw.

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    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Lori! If you can’t beat it – adapt? 🙂

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  3. Caddo Veil

    Interesting insertion of Richard III’s quote. Side note: I saw it performed in Seattle, with Richard Chamberlain as Richard III.

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    1. melodylowes

      Oooh! Nice experience, what? 🙂 [to be read with the appropriate accent]

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      1. Caddo Veil

        I had 6th row seats–almost close enough to drool on him.

      2. melodylowes

        Caddo drool must be divine! 🙂

      3. Caddo Veil

        Not so much, I imagine!! But it was a memorable night!

  4. Robert Rife

    Very cool…huh? Huh? See what I did there? Oh, never mind.

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    1. melodylowes

      I’m not sure whether to laugh or cry at that one. Maybe both??

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      1. Robert Rife

        Badumbum…thanks folks, I’m here all week. Try the veal. Tip your waiter…hey, you’re a great crowd.

      2. melodylowes

        You had me until you mentioned the veal. Bad veal experience… *giggle*

      3. Robert Rife

        “Yes, good evening folks. I see you’ve chosen the veal. Her name was Daisy, and she was the pet of those two children sitting…well, crying, just over there. Enjoy.”

      4. melodylowes

        I see why you got a new day job… 😀

      5. Robert Rife

        Uh, yeah.

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