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Awaiting Spring

The Woolly Mammoth finally groaned his last
As the North Pole’s shift encased him in ice
The first to succumb to an Arctic blast
And now we humans challenge winter’s price

Beneath the snowy pasture, stems break through
Crocuses, daffodils, tulips emerge
They’re certain that spring will arrive on queue
Warm weather awaits; we are on the verge

The coming months will dapple the landscape
Kisses of lavender, yellow and red
Will find you quite soon; there is no escape
Bid farewell to those frozen days you dread

Keep focused on the magic of springtime
When sweaters are shed and the blooms surround
The chirps of spring birds have begun to chime
The glory of nature will soon abound



*For Francine’s “Winter Begone” contest
January 20, 2013

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  1. Date: 2/28/2013 12:58:00 PM

    Hey carolyn i to am waiting for spring nice write ..Keep shareing

  1. Date: 2/13/2013 12:58:00 AM

    Just returning to this spring write of yours Carolyn, and also to wish you a happy Valentines day..!!!

  1. Date: 2/6/2013 11:54:00 AM

    Heartiest congrats on your poem's well deserved win in the Contest of Francine Roberts. -Mohammad

  1. Date: 2/4/2013 1:34:00 PM

    Hi Carolyn I loved how you put history in this one! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

  1. Date: 2/4/2013 10:30:00 AM

    Always a pleasure to read, Carolyn! Congratulations on a deserving win! Much love, Annalise

  1. Date: 2/4/2013 8:56:00 AM

    It is so wonderful to see you posting your beautiful poetry again, Carolyn. This is an example of what we have been missing! Thank you for all your past kindnesses, and don't think that we have forgotten you. Hope you are doing better. Congratulations once again!! Love, Carrie

  1. Date: 2/4/2013 8:16:00 AM

    Hi there, missed you about but this is lovely and well deserving of a win xx

  1. Date: 2/4/2013 2:06:00 AM

    Very pretty Caroline. So nice to find you here. Hope you come back often. Love, Joyce

  1. Date: 2/4/2013 1:45:00 AM

    Carolyn ! Congratulations on your win with this lovely piece!!! I've missed you :) welcome back! Big hugs. Love you bunches. Deb

  1. Date: 2/3/2013 11:23:00 PM

    Congratulations! Connie

  1. Date: 2/3/2013 10:16:00 PM

    many congrats on your winning entry Carolyn, hope all is well with you, thank you for entering my contest

  1. Date: 2/3/2013 9:59:00 PM

    Dear Carolyn, Congratulations with your wonderful poem ~ Always~ LINDA

  1. Date: 2/1/2013 5:15:00 AM

    oh the joy of seeing you back again.. and your poetry never fails to inspire as does this gem..

  1. Date: 1/30/2013 10:20:00 PM

    I love this one, Carolyn. You really fit the theme of Winter Begone! Great imagery.

  1. Date: 1/30/2013 10:21:00 AM

    Your eloquent words have given me fresh hope. Big love, daver

  1. Date: 1/30/2013 1:02:00 AM

    Hi Carolyn what lovely images here, can't wait for the spring if it will only be this beautiful, thanks for the comments, all the best Owen

  1. Date: 1/27/2013 4:19:00 PM

    I believe the glory of nature will soon abound on us, thank you for this very uplifting message Carolyn, love xxx

  1. Date: 1/24/2013 1:43:00 PM

    I am so glad to read a new poem from you Carolyn.An amazing poem from you.Best wishes for the contest.

  1. Date: 1/24/2013 1:41:00 PM

    Yessssss!!!!!

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 7:24:00 PM

    So nice to have you back with us and with such a nice poem. I too am ready for spring and we have had nice weather the entire winter. I actually turned on the air for a short while a couple of days ago.

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 6:39:00 PM

    Welcome home, Carolyn! Im so glad to see you and I hope you're back to stay. My best wishes. Ruben.

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 5:02:00 PM

    It is so lovely to see you are back !!! I hope you are back to stay awhile, dear Carolyn. We have missed you and your poetry! And you haven't lost your touch!!

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 3:33:00 PM

    I have found my long lost friend....(So Happy) - I hope all is well!!!Love your poem.....great imagery - a moment long ago brought forth today.I can see the scapeand feel the chill- longing///waiting///Soon - God bless -^Rick

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 2:53:00 PM

    Well this has picked up my spirits a bit Carolyn; we have had a few days of snow here, and I'm feeling a bit cooped up wishing you top placing in the contest.." Thinking of you..!

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 2:35:00 PM

    ‡ Creation With Its Different Degrees Of Sensation As Sense, Sweet Beautiful Carolyn ˜ Limited I Truly Believe These Wonderous Gifts Amid Humanity And Their Flesh ? Thus They Are Deprived These Splendours Found Full Within Others Spirits\Eyes ˜ Your Treasures Paint A Splendid Vista In Vibrant Beauty As Tranquillity ˜ 'Wonderful!' ˜ My Love, Always, Rachel *

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 1:44:00 PM

    Hullo, Carolyn. Wow, long-time-no-see! I hope that you are feeling better. I thoroughly enjoyed the imagery of spring shoots breaking through the earth, and the chirping of birds. Yes, Winter Begone....uhhm....in a while, right? Ha!

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 1:14:00 PM

    Carolyn, so nice to see you! :) <3 - And thanks for your lovely poem, I love spring. - (Here it is snow and winter.)- Luck in contest ! - Hope you are doing well, take care of yourself. - oxox / / love from Anne-Lise :)

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 12:59:00 PM

    Carolyn, wondering where you been, how have you been, i have missed you and was thinking of asking the soupers about you..good to see your fantastic poetry again..