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Image result for pictures of early spring in the south

Blossoms Fall

As the blossoms upon the star magnolia
Begin to fall, those blueberries now enter full bloom
The pear tree has some white blossoms
Peeking through tender green leaves doomed

The weather prediction is for freezing
No one let the red-bellied woodpecker know 
Nor the volunteer butterbeans that came up
Since the warm spring weather showed   
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kerr Avatar
April 2, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Sara, The words you use are sublime and image rich. An enduring scene has been etched on my mind. Unsettled weather patterns can play havoc with the natural world. I understand your predicament, Howard
Kendrick Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Well, we are having very dry weather here now, but there is hope for rain this weekend, Howard. In fact, from the way the clouds look, it could come in sooner. Thank you for the visit, Howard. Your comments are uplifting. Sara K
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March 17, 2022 at 2:21 AM
Oh dear, so much promise in spring and then sneaky winter turns around and pounces. We are in a desert region, and we can have the most amazing weather through most of winter. In April when everything looks so promising and I can hardly hold back from planting a garden, we can get a freeze, or snow. Even in the desert winter is sneaky. I'm sorry you lost some of your garden, that is so sad. I hope sunny weather comes your way soon, and you have a bountiful harvest despite the early losses. <3
Kendrick Avatar
March 18, 2022 at 5:47 AM
BJ, I don't think it is quite as bad as we had thought. The blossoms that were on the blueberries are gone but the pear trees and the plum look like they will be okay. The corn and some other things in the garden are gone but some are going to make it that is if there isn't another freeze or frost. Thanks for the visit. Interesting information about the dessert. I have seen on TV how that the dessert can get so cold at night but really did not think too much about it, but it would be very destructive. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
Laurie Avatar
March 16, 2022 at 7:22 PM
Hello Sara ... spring as you wrote is the beginning of a new season's bounty, even though winter tries to cling on - thank you Sara - Lindsay
Kendrick Avatar
March 18, 2022 at 4:23 AM
Lindsay, I think it might finally be here, but we still could drop down until after Easter. In the south, it comes a little earlier than the north. I imagine that some in the north are itching to get the planting under way as well. Thanks for your kind review. Sara
Ball Avatar
March 15, 2022 at 2:13 AM
Beautifully described here Sara. We get a lot of that here on the prairies. Nicely done. God Bless, JB
Kendrick Avatar
March 15, 2022 at 5:57 AM
Judy, The predicted weather came and we have lost a lot of what would be food later on this year so maybe another year. Thanks for your visit and kind review. I don't guess we have been in the area of the prairies in our travels. I am sure it is a nice place. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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March 14, 2022 at 7:41 AM
I know! Our few flowers were decimated by the storm! Love your imagery! …red-bellied woodpecker and volunteer butterbeans!
Kendrick Avatar
March 14, 2022 at 3:06 PM
Kim, Sorry you lost plants as well. I guess you like us will have to start over. Of course, it is mostly on my husband. He says some things might be okay like some cabbage plants but we will see in a few days. He just loves to go out there and put plants and seeds in the soil. I am no longer able to do all that. I do a few plants in my boxes and in my herb garden. Thanks for your visit. Sara
Daniel Avatar
March 14, 2022 at 6:33 AM
Oh! I guess they will manage in the frigid weather somehow, Sara, great contrast:)
Kendrick Avatar
March 14, 2022 at 7:16 AM
Jo, Thanks for the visit with a nice review. I think that the trees will survive but probably no fruit this year or scarce amount. It happens sometimes. The blossoms on the apple tree all turned brown and are gone. Sara
George Avatar
March 14, 2022 at 4:27 AM
Magnolia flowers are so beautiful .... ! Sara, your poem too ! It is sad if another frost comes to kill them all !
Kendrick Avatar
March 14, 2022 at 7:12 AM
Valsa, The star magnolia and the Japanese magnolia (tulip tree) have turned brown and they are over for this year. I enjoyed them while they were okay though. I think that it got the blueberries but have not been out to see how they faired because last night was coming with really low temperatures once again and no wind so more damage would be done. Thanks for stopping by. Sara
Proxenos Avatar
March 12, 2022 at 6:02 AM
Hi Sara, your pic lovey and your write breathtaking. Your imagery is profound. Hugs and blessings - Jennifer.
Kendrick Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 3:57 AM
Thank you, Jennifer. It did get down to 29 degrees and I think the wind has laid so probably most tender things are hurt or dead. We will see in a few days how it all turns out. I was hoping that we would not lose all the fruit, berries, and garden seed that my husband had already planted. Your visits to my page are always uplifting. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 11:59 AM
spring sure has its ups and downs. I hope all your lovely plants will do fine.
Kendrick Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 4:17 PM
Andrea, Spring is fickle for sure. I hope all your plants are protected or have they started blooming yet? Thanks for the visit. Sara
Pandit Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 11:42 AM
Welcome voice of spring adorns your poem, Sara.
Kendrick Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Vijay, Thank you. Your visit is encouraging. Saa
Cunningham Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 10:49 AM
And spring will be most welcome Sara, signs of spring here but still quite a chill. Hope you're well. Tom
Kendrick Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Tom, We had some very warm days then it cooled off again with it supposed to go down in the twenties at night this week end. Your visit is most appreciated. Sara
Brown Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 10:48 AM
Sara, I enjoyed your poem. What a shame to see a "freeze." After everything is budding. Blessings ~ Debra
Kendrick Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Debra, I hope it doesn't make all the blueberries, pears, and apples lose their crops for this year. We usually try to do a little saving of the fruit in one way or another and we share with others around as well. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
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