My soul soars with childlike glee
while every bush and sleeping tree
yawns with fresh humility
before the light that magically
wipes away gray dormancy
transforming with pure ecstasy,
its palette filled abundantly
with Spring’s unique majesty.
I hold my breath!
Lest jealous Death-
Old Man Winter’s anarchist-
arrange a final chilling tryst,
her miracles to strip and crush
even as the soft pink blush
warms sweet Camelia’s face
and leave instead to take its place-
but shrivelled hope.
The bitter sting
of lovely Spring
stopped
in her tracks.
Fight back!
Don’t tarry as our hearts quiver,
noses run and bodies shiver.
We wait in silent anticipation
for Summer’s warm emancipation,
our toes to curl in golden sands,
and fireflies snagged by expert hands
as sultry sunset tints the blue
in orange, rose and violet hue.
Sweet Spring,
I see your skillful hand
as you stitch the canvas
of the land-
a tapestry
so richly grand
I understand
why he is jealous.
Cheryl KP
Copyright words and images 2019
I have been so inspired by Spring’s slow, jerky arrival and so hopeful for new opportunities. Creative juices flow this time of year and last weekend I made this little light catcher. It cheered me so that I kept it for myself and hung it in my bedroom window where the light at sunset falls just right.
Happy #free48 everyone! Celebrate Spring and do check out Linda’s page for today’s prompt and rules. Today’s word prompt was cele-
The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS March 2/19
Dreaming Reality 
Beautiful end product of your inspiration. ❤ Happy dreamcatching!
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Hi! Thank you. Have a beautiful weekend.
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Beautiful!! I wait in anticipation of Spring, a season you so eloquently penned. Bravo for how you formed this poem, Cheryl. I LOVED it! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Thank you Amy! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Spring is a big tease this year.
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Same here. I will NOT get upset but just still focus on those TINY sprouts that I know are under the snow that is going to melt SOON.
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We’ll consider it a group effort then, Amy. 😊
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GOOD!
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The bitter sting of lovely spring: how beautifully put, Cheryl!
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😊Thanks Damyanti. Good to see you.
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Love this, Cheryl! It’s so cold here today, but the saving grace is the sun. I’m so looking forward to warmer weather, melting snow and the first green pop of spring.
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I’m eager for it as well. We have a cold snap coming again Monday. I hope not too much early blooming will be destroyed. 😞
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I love the Light Catcher! Your words speak for all of us!
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Thanks Pam. Have a great Sunday.
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This is beautiful, Cheryl. Camellias were my mother’s favorite flower.
The dream catchers are very pretty – nice work.
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Oh Dan, that is nice to know about your mother. I love them. She would enjoy this tree. It is full of blossoms. Thank you,
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Lovely!
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Hi Jennie! Nice to see you. Thanks. I hope all is well in your corner of the world.
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Hi Cheryl! All is well. Dan has been hit much harder with snow than we have in northern Massachusetts. That’s a real switch! By March, we are so ready for spring. Not yet, as Old Man Winter arrives again tomorrow night. So, keep those beautiful photos of yours coming. We need them. 🙂
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Will do Jennie. Our weather has been like a roller coaster. Warmish for days but rain on Sunday and temps dropping to upper 20’s on Monday. Hoping it doesn’t turn icy. Stay warm, Jennie.
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You, too! Happy Sunday.
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Cool dreamcatcher gifs!!
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Thanks. Amazing what the Live button on the phone camera produces.
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