Despite the feather-light snow falling, winter always arrives with an abundance of emotions.
Holidays, memories, beginnings and endings, and the whisper of a new year all collide into one season, sending our hearts into a tailspin. For some of us, these cold months bring a loving warmth along. Between the sparkling lights and the shimmer of tradition in the air, this time of year is capable of softening even the hardest of hearts.
We’re looking at you, Mr Grinch.
Yet, a transformation of that size comes with its fair share of cold winter nights. I mean, isn’t that what every great hallmark movie is about?
Wherever you find yourself this winter season, know you are not alone. From haikus to classic sonnets, you’ve got a friend in poetry. Here are a few of our favorite short winter poems to keep you company during the long winter nights.
May joy and ease find you through these transitional days. Happy reading!
The Snow Is Deep on the Ground by Kenneth Patchen
Sonnet 97: How like a winter hath my absence been by William Shakespeare
Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind from As You Like It, Act II, Scene VII by William Shakespeare
Winter Love by Linda Gregg
The Dipper by Kathleen Jamie
Dreams by Langston Hughes
winter solitude (pictured above) by Matsuo Basho
Photo from All Natural Adventures via site
Dust of Snow by Robert Frost
The Time I Like Best by Roger McGough
Let It Be Forgotten by Sara Teasdale
Love and Friendship by Emily Brontë
Spellbound by Emily Brontë
Use that cherish time you have during these busy holiday months after you’ve quickly breezed through the short, winter poems to continue that relaxation and get into your comfort zone with new poetry prompts and writing exercises!
