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Daffodils Know Why

Forty-two degrees, some gray in the sky; but still I walk... and what should strike my eye? Daffodils are sprouting; I questioned why. "It's winter, what's up?" I asked one nearby; "Spring is coming!" I heard her clear reply. Daffodils don't ask why, but still, they speak of purpose and planning as they take their first peek. Though to us humans, the weather may seem bleak, today they saw the sun, the first time in weeks. They’ll be ready for Easter, April sixteenth. written January 24, 2017 Sponsor BJ Legros Kelley Contest Name Winter is not Forever Plants, like animals have that innate sense of season and know winter will not last much longer.

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Date: 2/20/2023 12:05:00 AM
"They’ll be ready for Easter, April sixteenth" - Very hope-filled words. Congratulations!
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Date: 2/19/2023 10:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely write with pretty daffodils. Spring is on it's way. Have a blessed day writing away............................
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Date: 2/19/2023 12:56:00 AM
Congratulations Reason! Thank you for entering the 'Winter is not Forever' poetry contest!
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Date: 2/19/2023 8:23:00 AM
I thank you, Poet Kelley, for the placement in your contest. It was a delightful theme, I couldn't resist. I long for Spring.
Date: 1/28/2017 8:46:00 PM
A harbinger of spring..Wonderful write Reason
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Date: 1/28/2017 7:12:00 PM
I Love this, REason, but where on earth did you see daisies this time of year? ARe you in California or something??
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Date: 1/31/2017 7:05:00 AM
Daffodils, Andrea, but daisies are another hardy perennial and you can bet they're working underground already just as well.
Date: 1/26/2017 3:01:00 PM
Love this! Why do we not hope like the daffodils! Inspired!
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Date: 1/26/2017 4:16:00 PM
thanks, Kim. I guess we have too much. We are too materialistic for our own good.
Date: 1/26/2017 11:55:00 AM
Great poem! Our daffodils are starting to show - makes me feel better looking forward to spring. Congratulations RAP! :-)
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Date: 1/26/2017 12:37:00 PM
Thanks for the read and the remark, Mark. My forsythia is budding and peonies. The warm days of last week are deceiving Mother Nature. But the flowers can withstand much more than we humans.
Date: 1/26/2017 11:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win.
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Date: 1/26/2017 4:28:00 PM
Thanks, Janis, based on my walk Tues morning. BTW, I truly enjoyed your etheree in BW's contest, letter perfect and great personification. A novel theme.

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