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A Friendly Reminder

My River Birch has swelling buds
First signs of coming spring
So tiny and so delicate
With bright red fuzzy rings

A few of last years cones, dark brown,
Through lush green needles, peek,
At singing birds in camoflage
A game of hide and seek

The daffodils have yet to bloom
Their countdown has begun
Green sprouts are turning yellow 
As they reach toward the sun

Sweet aromatic fragrance 
Of the fresh cut lavender
Explodes and permeates the air
Spring's sweet ambassador.

A southern breeze, soft and warm
Like breath, a silent sage
It's nature's way of telling me
It's time to turn a page.


       by Daniel Turner

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2023

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Sandra L. Weiss Date: 4/2/2023 10:45:00 AM A beautiful "welcome spring", verse Daniel. Your imagery is lovely, I can feel your soft southern breeze. River birch, I believe I remember them. Spring, when nature starts anew. A positive and hopeful time of year. Love this one. A fave! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/2/2023 4:06:00 PM Thank you, Sandra. Glad you liked it. Always my pleasure when you drop by. Have a great evening.

Michael Wise Date: 3/21/2023 5:15:00 AM Magnificent! I've written Spring poems, but nothing like this. It is my favorite time of year. Bravo! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/21/2023 5:55:00 AM Thank you, Michael. I too love the spring time. I am not a cold weather guy. I appreciate your time and support. Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/17/2023 8:56:00 AM A wonderful write into Spring. Winter good-bye for now. Have a fun day............ Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/17/2023 10:37:00 AM Thanks again Paula. I really appreciate your kindness. Have a super weekend:)

Peter Rees Date: 3/16/2023 3:20:00 AM I really enjoyed this, especially the rhyming which was unforced and worked well. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/16/2023 5:50:00 AM Thank you, Peter. I appreciate your time and your support. Be well:)

Maurice Rigoler Date: 2/28/2023 6:54:00 AM It must be climate change, pussy willows are prematurely out! Looks like we New Englanders will be enjoying an early spring. / Maurice Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/1/2023 4:21:00 AM Thanks Maurice. I believe we will also. Have a good day:)

Janice Canerdy Date: 2/26/2023 7:26:00 PM Vividly descriptive and delightful, Danny. Janice Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/26/2023 7:56:00 PM Thank you, Janice. I hope you had a great weekend. It rained here all weekend.

Paul Callus Date: 2/26/2023 10:52:00 AM Those sprouts and buds sure remind us that spring is round the corner, Danny, and as you say the ' time to turn a page'. Best regards // paul Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/26/2023 11:39:00 AM Thanks Paul. Yes sir, I am ready to turn a page. However, probably getting close to the end of the story. LOL Sure is good to see some familiar faces. You look great! LOL

Gershon Wolf Date: 2/19/2023 7:18:00 PM Sweet write, Daniel! Time to refresh and renew. ~ gw Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 3/2/2023 7:18:00 PM By the way, I like your poem much better than the proverbial 'page-turner!' Smiles, Gershon Daniel Turner Date: 2/20/2023 5:41:00 AM Thanks Gershon. Just trying to get my writing chops working again:)

Fin Chuuk Date: 2/16/2023 8:44:00 PM Oh this is such a great reminder for sure. Fabulous work, Daniel :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/17/2023 4:18:00 AM Thank you, Fin. I appreciate your time and your kind comments.

Joanna Daniel Date: 2/13/2023 12:26:00 AM Wow! DT, so glad to see you back and posting again, welcome...lovely imagery used:) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/13/2023 5:11:00 AM Thank you, Jo. It's always great to see old friends.

Les Pick Date: 2/12/2023 5:12:00 PM This is very nicely written thanks for the reminder. regards Les. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/12/2023 5:29:00 PM Thank you very much, Les. I appreciate your time and kind comments.