Cona Adams Poet Free verse

Cold Snap

Jonquils bloomed overnight.
Purple crocus popped through
last year's mulch and sticks. 
Hyacinth buds nestled in thick
green arms holding snug,
ready to burst into color.

“28 degrees tonight! 
Back to 47 by noon tomorrow.”
unwelcome news 
from the meteorologist.
A cold snap designed to kill
the impatient fledglings 
showing their pretty faces
in early spring.

Is this the “Blackberry Winter”
Grandad talked about long ago?
Check the blackberry vines, Hon.
Are they blooming?
If the answer is yes, here we are
“smack dab” in the middle of
Blackberry Winter, like
walking backward in the rain.

© cfa 3/28/2015

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Bl Devnath April 11, 2015 at 1:46 PM Smile for expecting the blackberry winter, beautifully done. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl Cona Adams April 11, 2015 at 4:00 PM Thanks again, BL, for stopping by to read. Your positive comments always lift my spirit.

Thomas Martin April 1, 2015 at 6:16 PM Really enjoyed this. Excellent writing! Cona Adams April 2, 2015 at 6:57 AM Thank you so much, Thomas. Your visit is always welcome.

Emile Pinet April 1, 2015 at 9:26 AM Your words are simple, yet so strong and layered with imagery and emotion. It flows well and holds your interest from start to finish. Emile. #7 Cona Adams April 1, 2015 at 11:42 AM Thank you, Emile, for the visit to read, and for your generous comment. Have a great day!

Kp Nunez March 31, 2015 at 8:00 AM Enjoyed reading this, Cona. Although I can't really relate, as summer has begun in the isles. Oh but this Blackberry Winter has given you a very good write! A 7. Hugs! Kim :) Cona Adams April 1, 2015 at 7:52 AM Thank you, Kim, for reading, and for your generous comment and rating.

Jerry T Curtis March 31, 2015 at 7:20 AM You know what they say---"Blackberry Winter----Blueberry Spring ---what the heck am I saying ? lol Cona Adams April 1, 2015 at 7:50 AM Thank you, Jerry, for the visit. I had never heard that particular saying, but I like it. I will wait for the blueberries. Nothing better than blueberry pie.

Ilene Bauer March 28, 2015 at 10:02 AM wonderful, cona! this weather is enough to drive anyone crazy, including the flowers and blackberry vines. love your ending, too! Cona Adams March 29, 2015 at 7:57 AM Thanks, Ilene.Yes, in the same day, we have both hot and cold. I couldn't believe those snowflakes yesterday. But my daffodils (Jonquils in the south) thumbed their noses at the snow and kept on blooming. Have a great weekend.