Ingathering

Poem Body

A tiny mouse
built her house
next to the hearty cornfield.

Come summer days
she plans buffets
and gleans the season's yield.

She picks corn
at crack of morn
then boils a pot of water.

With a shout
without a doubt
invites everyone and their daughter.

Crowds arrive
at half past five
with salt and melted butter.

By ten till six,
bellies like bricks,
they're all too stuffed to utter.

Now banquet ended
and waists extended,
the sluggish rise to roam.

They leave the house
of tiny mouse
to slowly wander home.

Through bitter cold
of winter's hold
the field is void of maize.

But tiny mouse
in her warm house
reaps thoughts of summer days.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: A little ditty about harvesting friendship. L

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Comments

dear Lavender,

I was wondering if there should be a space between In Gathering?

I really enjoyed your tale of a mouse and her generosity. very cute!

*hugs, Cat

Hello, Cat!

Nope! :) Ingathering is all one word. I've been writing such serious, deep poetry as of late, I came up for air with this one. I appreciate you taking the time to read.
Thank you!
L

Lol,

thanks for furthering my education...never too old to learning something new!

*love, Cat

Your poem is wonderful, it transported me back to being a five-year-old, each word painted vivid pictures in my mind. It was delightful, and heartwarming. What really captivated me was the mouse and her friends human characteristics. Thank you for this exquisite piece. I loved it. Ruby :) xx

Hello, Ruby,

Seems I've written so many bitter poems lately, I wanted to pass along a little TLC.
Thank you for your very kind words!
L

Hi L

I somehow missed this delightful little poem. I love the format and the lightheartedness. I can just see the little mouse bustling around and working hard around her little house. As always, an enjoyable read that brought a smile to my face with it's kind language and simplicity.

Hello, Carrie,

Sometimes something not quite so serious takes shape. I'm so glad you enjoyed this! Thank you for reading!
L

Sometimes

Lightheartedness is needed! I really enjoy these simple numerous writes. It breathes fresh air into all the stuff going on in the world today.