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Early Spring

When early Spring gives weary Winter a shove
   Rash is he who dons garden gloves

The bracing scent of tulip's first bloom
   Oft buried 'neath wake of blizzard's doom

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Michelle Faulkner

March 6, 2021 at 11:18 AM

After the Great Ice Storm of Portland 2021, we are having a rash of blooms out here, just hoping they can stay around and there's no Round Two :)

Gershon Wolf

March 6, 2021 at 7:23 PM

Oh, from your pen to the Weatherman's forecast, Michelle. I cringe at even the thought of a 'Round Two' here in Chicago, and Monday - Wednesday, it will be mid - 60's here. Think positive, gw

Rico Leffanta

March 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM

It takes oodles of faith to be a farmer! Aloha! Rico

Gershon Wolf

March 6, 2021 at 7:27 PM

Very prescient comment, my friend. I would still be a farmer if I had had enough faith when I was in my 20's. Those I know who get 'over the hump' and stay on the farm are bedrocks of faith, be they Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Atheists or Agnostics. You are so, so right. Faith and Strength, Gershon

L Milton Hankins

March 5, 2021 at 8:27 PM

Ah, so true, Gershon. Nice couplets. So true!

Gershon Wolf

March 6, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Thank you so much, my friend. Happy weekend, Milt. :) gw

Janice Canerdy

March 5, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Excellent couplets, Gershon. Janice

Gershon Wolf

March 6, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Appreciate your generous comment, Janice. Take good care, Gershon

Carolyn Devonshire

March 5, 2021 at 12:52 PM

Weather is so fickle, Gershon. Here we are in March and it was in the 40s here last night. Cool today as well. I am resisting buying bedding plants for at least a couple more weeks. I guess tulips often emerge a bit too early, but they're beautiful flowers. Enjoyed, Gershon! Hugs, Carolyn

Gershon Wolf

March 5, 2021 at 1:35 PM

Tulips are certainly beautiful... It's amazing that now we can buy them in Chicago in January and February, thanks to the shipping capabilities in South America and Holland. Smiles, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

March 5, 2021 at 12:46 PM

Beautiful couplet, Gershon. I like ever bit of it.

Gershon Wolf

March 5, 2021 at 1:34 PM

Let's hope that the tulips weather the storm this year. Ours are already peeking out, days after a brutal February this year. Hold on tight! Peace, Gershon

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