Uplifting Poem: Grin And Bear It

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With the recent snowy spell, we thought this uplifting winter poem by Eileen Hay captured the magic of the season, but the downsides, too. As she says, we just have to “grin and bear it”.

Eileen Hay, who regularly contributes poetry to “The People’s Friend”, has always written poetry. She likes to write about the seasons, finding evocative words to capture the mood.

We hope this verse makes you smile when the weather is cold.

 

Grin And Bear It

When thinking of a winter scene

We picture tranquil snow,

With snowflakes falling gently down

To melt on us below.

 

But winter can take many forms,

Some raw and dank and grey,

With chills that penetrate our bones

And fog that lasts all day.

 

Some winter days are sharp and clear

And ears can feel its bite!

The rooftops dangle icicles

That sparkle in the light.

 

Air feels so cold it hurts our lungs

And brings tears to our eyes,

But nights bring frosty magic, with

Some dazzling starlit skies.

 

And if we have a snowy spell

With low bright winter sun,

Excited children, woolly warm,

Have lots of sledging fun!

 

Whatever form our winter takes

We know that we must share it;

And all that you and I can do

Is simply grin and bear it!

By Eileen Hay

 

For more poetry, pick up a copy of “The Friendship Book 2025”.

 

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