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madeline-sharples's picture
Mar.17.2010
It seems that Spring appeared as soon as we set our clocks ahead last Sunday morning. The weather turned from cold to hot with no Spring in between as if it were waiting for the time to change.  All of a sudden people are wearing tank tops, shorts and flip flops instead of heavy parkas, scarves,...
tami-ruth's picture
Mar.17.2010
Spring to me is complete distraction from what tasks I should be focused on. I should be studying math, however I feel the urge to go and sit at a café, enjoy the sunshine and breeze that floats by, watch people as they come and go. Perhaps they are focused. Spring is the lush green-gully of...
heather-koelle's picture
Mar.17.2010
The sun's warmth has finally chased away  the cold white blanket of winter, the moist earth sodden from rain and snow, as greenstalks reach higher into the sky each day, warmed by the sun hoping they will complete their journey to fruition. and as the cold melts away the sadness of winter, the...
j-conrad-guest's picture
Mar.17.2010
For, lo, the winter is past, The rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; The time of the singing of birds is come, And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land. ― Song of Solomon 2:11-12 Last night, as I listened to the sound of rain on my roof, sleep came to me but slowly. It...
hal-steven-shows's picture
Mar.17.2010
I have posted an audio piece organized around motifs of springtime and rebirth. It's called "Next Easter in Belfast." Check it out---!
lynn-henriksen's picture
Mar.17.2010
I know you’re budding out, pert and peppy in all your glory, Spring. I feel you beckon me with your flirtatious ways, flowing sap and saucy spirit, so that I can’t resist your charms, but that only means trouble is looming on the horizon. Our love affair is fraught with predictable problems, and I...
yezenia-herrera's picture
Mar.17.2010
As spring is quietly approaching, I notice the breeze of the bay slightly warming with angst. Once again, winter is gradually leaving us and blossoming flower buds are getting ready to present their delightful faces. During this time, a peculiar optimism exists that defines the meaning of new...
mailrangam-venkataraman's picture
Mar.17.2010
All talk about spring-seasonLoving it for obvious reason Spring, Nature will bringFor seasons, it is the King Love can create in heart springIf it bounces back like a spring During spring flowers bloomAnd freshen one’s heart-room Of course spring she will dwarfWhen she heartily makes a laugh With...
mary-wilkinson's picture
Mar.17.2010
When I open the back door this morning the first sound to greet me is the call of a pheasant that comes from down by the fence near the bog. Nothing else. It is a welcome sound, a cry of something new and it assures me that Spring is in the air. The sky, a milky blue shows a wealth of promise and...
fide-erken's picture
Mar.17.2010
       Spring has come. She hasn't taken any invitation card. She disappeared last year and suddenly is here.Beautiful is Spring.She reflects the beauty of a young woman.She knows her beauty and proud of herself.    But spring has a short time to stay here.Like the young lady who quickly ...