Spring has sprung

by JLR

The pages of the calendar whistled by this winter

carried by winds pushing us toward spring.

Heavy grey clouds, weighted with moist,

wet snow flung a tempest of flurries near and far.

On occasion, the sun peaked through and

teased us with its not-so-warm rays

but on some days more than others.

But it seemed to change –

like even overnight.

The darkness began shrinking away

while dawns became far brighter.

Then birds aplenty came flocking over

and I saw a bee teasing greening clover.

It was when the breeze settled

just past the ides of March

the calendar page had fluttered

over once more to March twenty-one.

Then I realized Spring has sprung …

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Poem for Spring writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
Write a poem for spring. You can not use the words: flower, buds, blossoms, rain, new.

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Spring has sprung

by JLR

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