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Spring Ahead

Tonight we set the clocks ahead. The morning will be dark; But afternoon will linger, As from day we disembark. The sun will last for hours. There’ll be much more time to fill; And all that light will beckon Hyacinth and daffodil. Like filings to a magnet, we’ll be Drawn to the outdoors, Ignoring mop and vacuum And those boring indoor chores. For once the day is longer, There’s a need to be outside To soak up all that air and sunshine Nature will provide. It’s strange to lose an hour But it seems an honest price, For the trade-off is a brighter day And that is very nice.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 3/12/2013 4:31:00 PM
GREAT POEM, Though I don't agree with you. This annual switch seems silly to me...There are still 24 hours per day, with no manmade change in the amount of light and dark.
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Date: 3/11/2013 2:33:00 PM
And even the MN Wild won with one less hour sleep. While Vancouver was rested, the win they could not keep. :)
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Date: 3/10/2013 12:51:00 AM
I LOVE when it comes!! Means summer right around the corner. Great poem on it.
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Date: 3/9/2013 4:54:00 PM
As usual, a pleasantly worded and competent piece...good work indeed! And, quite appropriate to the day and the rapidly approaching season. I enjoyed reading this.
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Date: 3/9/2013 3:21:00 PM
Fun fun poem...thanks
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Date: 3/9/2013 3:16:00 PM
The "good" side of the year .... finally! - Love it, Ilene!. - Have a beautifully weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/9/2013 3:00:00 PM
Well done, Irene. I suspect this was written for the contest. If so, I smell a winner here. Good luck, my friend. :)
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Date: 3/9/2013 2:22:00 PM
This is very good. i like the change. I can work longer in my garden. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla
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Date: 3/9/2013 2:00:00 PM
OH!!!! I've been thinking of SPRING! Even the birds chirping is different these days! They know! You brought spring into this sick room of mine! Love ya for it! Hugs!
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