A Spring Mix

In early spring some days are cold, 
for winter’s loath to break its hold, 
still sending winds that bite and sting. 
Some days are cold in early spring.

Sing, one and all, to welcome the unique 
Pleasantness of spring. Sun’s 
Rays and showers will fulfill their 
Intended purpose, engendering 
New life in the earth as we say 
Good-bye to Winter’s last cold blast.

Are those little birds I see now 
soaring in the skies above me? 
Itchy, weepy, bloodshot eyeballs 
strain to see spring's scenes so lovely. 
Fragrances of March and April, 
gifts sweet springtime now delivers, 
permeate my faucet nostrils, 
turning streams to raging rivers. 
Benadryl is coursing through me, 
bringing respite from the season, 
rendering me semi-conscious, 
itching not, but lacking reason.

Mid-spring is here. The earth’s alive. 
Green grass, full trees, and flowers thrive. 
Sunshine and warm winds bring us cheer. 
The earth’s alive. Mid-spring here. 

Comes June’s debut with longer days 
and rising heat. To summer’s ways, 
we soon must bid sweet spring adieu. 
With longer days, comes June’s debut.


March 23, 2021, spliced together from three old poems
Contest: Fragments of Verse
Sponsor: John Lawless

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 4/13/2021 9:23:00 PM
Great job on combining your poems. The spring theme stays consistent throughout. Congratulations!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/15/2021 2:07:00 PM
Thanks so much, Juliet. Janice
Date: 4/13/2021 7:07:00 AM
A wonderful homage to spring Janice. As Richard said this is seamlessly done and a joyous treat to read. Thanks for participating in the contest
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/13/2021 5:08:00 PM
John, thank you so much for sponsoring and for my placement! :-) Janice
Date: 3/26/2021 5:15:00 AM
You did this seamlessly. One can’t read this piece without a smile appearing.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/26/2021 12:23:00 PM
Thanks a million, Richard! Janice
Date: 3/23/2021 1:04:00 PM
wow Janice you chose wisely with the poem flowing so beautifully, I adore this time of year:-) hugs jan xx
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/24/2021 5:31:00 PM
Thanks a million, Jan! Janice
Date: 3/23/2021 11:42:00 AM
You're right Janice, the daffodils are blooming but there's still a biting chill in the air. Best of luck in the contest. Tom
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/24/2021 5:32:00 PM
Thanks so much, Tom. Janice
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