Skating (by E.E. Cummings)
Skating
by E.E. Cummings
[originally published in The Cambridge Review, December 1910]
Spring is past, and Summer's past,
Autumn's come, and going;
Weather seems as though at last
We might get some snowing.
Spring was good, and Summer better,
But the best of all is waiting,—
Madame Winter—don't forget her.—
O
You
Skating!
Spring we welcomed when we met,
Summer was a blessing;
Autumn points to school, but yet
Let's be acquiescing.
Spring had many precious pleasures;
Winter's on a different rating;
She has greater, richer treasures,—
O
You
Skating!
Gleam of ice, and glint of steel,
Jolly, snappy weather;
Glide on ice and joy of zeal,
All, alone, together.
Fickle Spring! Who can imprint her?-
Faithless while she's captivating;
Here's to trusty Madame Winter.—
O
You
Skating!
Posted by Jesus Crisis at 11/7/2009 7:50 AM 
Categories: cummings (e.e.),Poetry,1900s,American
Tags: 1910 e.e. cummings American Poetry American Literature Cambridge Review
Categories: cummings (e.e.),Poetry,1900s,American
Tags: 1910 e.e. cummings American Poetry American Literature Cambridge Review
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