Whatever the British weather …

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Wed, 28 Jan 2026
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14 comments
 

Whether the weather is hot,
or whether the weather be cold,
whether the weather suit me
or whether it’s not what I want:
whatever the weather
we’ll weather the weather
together …
some blether and blather,
discuss, even fuss  –
will tomorrow
be windy or wild?
misty or mild?
warm or storm,
even thunder
we wonder? …
sweat, or shiver,
shorts or jumper …
desires and dreams?
but we’re spared the extremes
and provided with rain 
for the grain.

[IP: Weather]

I thought I had posted this, though slightly different, a number of years ago, but I couldn't see it, so worked on it a little more

 

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

We'll weather the weather together! I like that. yes

Great poem Rhiannon.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by insertponceyfre... on

Another tongue twister Rhiannon!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes! Maybe I enjoy such partly as I grew up with Welsh 'cynghanedd' poetry that has complex alliterative patterns! rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Cherries appreciated, thank you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

Some great word play and, as ever, all done with your trademark rhythm, Rhiannon.

The poem has a beat all of its own.

Very skilfully done. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you I appreciate that! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by pom99 on

Love the poem. I have been an occasional visitor of this forum over the years (I  joined abctales in 2012) but have made only sporadic appearances over the years yet Rhiannon has been the consistent voice I have seen here since that time. This speaks about how dedicated she is to the art of writing. Wish I could be as disciplined and dedicated as her. I look forward to reading more writing from you. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you!

I suppose it is what I have to do, can, have the opportunity, maybe the more so as health issues have curtainled somewhat in recent years, so presume I should, and glad it finds usefulness! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

It gives us an easy topic to talk about, the weather is an ice-breaker, sort of..Rain for the grain, yes we are lucky, a temperate climate to grow and feed livestock most of the year round. A great poem!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jane. Yes, an ice-breaker and conversation openerr, as always changes and changes expected, but basically, we can be thankful for provision, … and the interest of variety! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Nice one Rhiannon!

It's been foggy and soggy here for the past week. The mist won't be missed when it's gone, if it ever goes.

Turlough

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

And that is Bulgarian weather! We are having a lot of rain and darkness, but there have been some lighter intervals. Of course, when it gets much brighter this time of year it is usually much colder! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Turlough on

It's not really Bulgarian weather. We'd expect it to be twenty degrees colder than this at this time of year. However, two weeks ago it was just that and everyone was grumbling. No matter what the weather, people will grumble. Some of us just grumble about the grumblers.

Turlough