Gentle march of the seasons

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Wed, 06 Mar 2024
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Spring hasn’t sprung
like a shot from a gun,
the gradual growth
of emerging shoots
turn green
in the air
while, unseen,
the lengthening roots
reach down to where
they can drink and grip.
Green triggers growing
of leaves more and more,
soon swards that need mowing
and flowers galore
– as Spring’s slowly going
morphing, gently flowing
into Summer!

[IP: green shoots]

 

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Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Lovely IP response Rhiannon - thank you

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

And thank you for the cherries. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

"...soon swards that need mowing
and flowers galore.."

A lovely tribute to the changing seasons, Rhiannon. Nicely done, of course.

I can't wait for lighter and warmer nights :)

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Paul. We do seem to have some warmer, and then colder again at the moment, but the days are lenthening … gradually! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Kris on

Bullseye* Thanks Rhiannon... yes (perfect)...

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Kris, so glad it met a need! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ed Crane on

along the path where I take my dog every morning.  Every day a few more, soon they'll have to give way to the young sycamore and hedge parsley. It's lovely to see these old friends every spring.

Nice one Rhia!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. It must be good to see the gradual change over the days. I think that photo may well be celandine leaves emerging, but it's from quite long ago. Their leaves are more distinctive than many. Rh

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

wonderful tumbling rhythm, just as how the Season seems to gather its forces for the whoosh into Summer! And "galore" is brilliant, how you use it here

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. Even the gathering of forces for the final whoosh of summer is gradual, but it becomes such a build up! Thank you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

The prospect of Spring inspires you Rhiannon! By us leaves have begun turning yellow now, weather seems haywire these days. Mostly one hears of record high measured temperatures worldwide. I don't know about here but definitely our climates are changing and unpredictably.

Our general elections are end of May, first of course it's Easter, and starts April.

Looking out for a rainbow my brother has a little digital camera now. A storm building up it sounds promising I love storms especially if you're outside! Thrilling!

It's raining now & Nolan

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

There are interests in all seasons, and weathers. Storms can be awesome in power. Glad of a home! The colours of autumn, and then the stark beauty of winter branches, as well as the anticipation of spring and summer again! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Perfectly described poem of Springs new growth Rhiannon.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. Though its steady and gradual, we keep getting surprised after a few days to see how much has developed, especially when the weather gets suddenly warmer for a few days! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

'Spring hasn’t sprung like a shot from a gun,' And  we are off! The short lines and urgency ending in the slow down at the end lines - into summer. A very (for me) skilful poem.

Dougie Moody

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you,  Dougie. I appreciate that. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by memphis on

Something I look forward to. Thanks for such an illustration.

William E Alexander

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thank you for telling me, and you enjoyed the reminder. Rhiannon