It was probably good advice
for Julius Caesar,
but like most good advice
it went unheeded.
Personally, I'm wary
of the entire month.
I realize for many
March is a delight;
it means spring
is almost here.
Spring brings life,
and where there is life
there is hope.
Mostly I think that's true,
but I'm still not a fan.
It is a month of loss
and melancholy for me.
The month is half gone,
but the sadness of March
has become pandemic,
as it slowly marches on
like a soldier slogging
through muddy battlefields
looking for solid ground.
Perhaps April will be better,
but for now
I'll still beware.
~Elise Skidmore ©2020
Yes,I do like this poem. Not the month so much here in 2020.
Thank you, Alan. I’m always glad to know we’re on the same page.
Very true — this March is not living up to its potential!
March has long been a hard month for me, but this year it’s been killer, and not just metaphorically for too many. I cannot believe it’s only mid-month. If feels like it’s been forever. Thanks for your comments–always appreciated.