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Winter finally exhales its last frozen breath as I inhale victory over our duel with death. Slowly, the snow melts from its deep drifts, as we cross life's bridge and seek Spring's gifts. I rise from my bed where I had lain for weeks, tiptoe to the cradle to see the blush on her cheeks. Pink glow of health, my child peacefully sleeps and breathes easy where death no longer creeps. Finally, life smiles and gives us another chance as Spring renews the earth in her colorful dance. Tulips, clover, wisteria in profusion everywhere. Life is more beautiful when its been given a scare. Through an opened window, my eyes partake Irises budding on the banks of the thawed lake. Water hyacinths being visited by the honey bee. Visions of Spring I thought I'd never again see. Baby birds in their nests, call their mothers to be fed. My little daughter's cheeks are becoming scarlet red. I'll nurse her hunger with motherly love, missing so long, while kittens purr, and robins sing an enchanting song. How glorious it feels to be well and so vibrantly alive. My precious child and I will now blossom and thrive. A sun drenched pasture is one of the season's charms. Tomorrow I'll walk in clover with my babe in my arms. A prayer to give thanks for this sunshine flowery day and restored life that almost took hers and mine away. My garden's finery lavishly adorns sweet Mother Earth. It's a daffodil day! A time to enjoy Spring's new birth. Spring, an appropriate name I've chosen for my child. Precious infant nurtured when Winter winds turned mild. Ruffles of pink adorn you like the petals of a cabbage rose. I promise to keep you safe, so close your eyes and doze. Nymph of my heart, I pray that you become a lovely flower. Grow into a woman, sweet as jasmine on a garden bower. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Contest was finalized on 4/13/16 Written on 3/20/16

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Date: 5/6/2016 12:39:00 PM
One can see all the beautiful dimensions of spring in the kaleidoscope you've created in our thoughts.... Congrats Lin, for your first placement in the contest!! ;-)
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Date: 5/4/2016 8:06:00 AM
Hi Lin, an excellent write as always. So beautiful the emotions that swim through this write. I Love the gentle way you always write your poetry Lin. This is such a peaceful write that does bring peace to me in great measure. I Love reading your words. Congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest. This is definitely a seven and into my faves. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 5/4/2016 2:19:00 PM
Thanks, Mike. You wrote such kind sentiments about the gentility of this poem, and I'm glad you loved the peacefulness of it. On my flip side is something I posted this morning...ummm not peaceful in the least but it was fun.
Date: 3/22/2016 2:28:00 AM
Heartfelt, Lin ... I could feel the love for your daughter in this reflective and praising piece. Is your daughter really named Spring? Pretty name if so.
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Date: 3/22/2016 6:08:00 AM
No, and this piece is purely fictional, but thanks, Tim. My daughter's name is Erin Layne.
Date: 3/20/2016 9:17:00 PM
Amazing and heartfelt!
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Date: 3/21/2016 5:32:00 AM
Thanks so very much, Tom.

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