20 April 2008
Signs of Spring
Posted by Joy Bischoff under: Guest Blogger .
Guest Blog by Sharon Anderson
We have been discussing a lot of heavy things the past couple of days. I hope no one minds if I change the subject to something more positive. It is spring where I live and the signs are all around.
Like a Strong Young Filly
Spring began on a brown, bleak day
of round bulging branches.
While patient, belabored breathing
warmed the air she slowly emerged
new and wet from
the dark womb of winter.
Nudged by instinct she rose
on wobbling legs, took
her first uncertain steps.
Drawing sustenance
from her source,
she gradually grew
in confidence and strength.
Today, kicking up her heels,
she frolics in blossoming orchards
and gallops with abandon
across my unfenced valley.
Sharon Price Anderson
May we all be uplifted by the beauty in the world around us.
9 Comments so far...
M.G. Says:
20 April 2008 at 2:28 pm.
Wow, that gives me spring fever. Nice.
E.E. Says:
20 April 2008 at 2:30 pm.
“from the dark womb of winter”
That is so expressive and creates a picture of spring that is very joyful. I love your poem, Sharon.
Jan W. Says:
20 April 2008 at 3:20 pm.
I loved this poem, it is very creative. I liked the part about belabored breathing warmed the air.
Angela Rogin Says:
20 April 2008 at 3:28 pm.
What a breath of fresh air.
Bryon Says:
20 April 2008 at 5:06 pm.
That poem is very nice. Why can’t we study that in school in stead of the crap I have to read?
I may live in the desert but we still have spring. The cactus’s are in bloom and they are very nice.
Jesse Says:
20 April 2008 at 6:45 pm.
Beautiful, Sharon.
Iffer Says:
20 April 2008 at 6:57 pm.
I love reading your poems Sharon. They really lift me up.
Benjamin Says:
20 April 2008 at 9:50 pm.
After a hectic busy day this was a good tonic.
Sharon Anderson Says:
20 April 2008 at 10:24 pm.
Thanks to all for your kind words. It was fun to write this and am so glad you have enjoyed reading it.
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