Hi everyone,
Here’s to those
Who lost but tried,
Who felt the lows,
The wounded pride.
Here’s to those
Who tried but lost,
Who took the blows,
Paid the cost.
Cowardice knows
It’s safe inside.
Here’s to those
Who at least tried.
(c) David L. Harrison
Children's Author David L. Harrison's Blog 
Awwww. Mother Nature can be cruel.
Hi Rosi. Here’s to next year.
Poor mama! Sad to see, but nature has its ways.
And that’s the way it is. I’m sure she’ll be back for another try next year.
Here’s to Those
Here’s to those
Who tried to stay,
when courses ran
the other way.
And here’s to those
who stayed to try,
whose courage kept them
from the fly.
Your bravery
will not be lost,
though you have paid
the highest cost.
But greater still
nests memory
where comfort
and companions be.
©2017 JaneYolen all rights reserved
Thanks, Jane, for adding to yesterday’s post. Sorry I got tied up and couldn’t get much computer time in. XO