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First Day of Spring

First Day Of Spring


March twentieth, the first day of our spring,
   though fickle she may be, buds start to stir.
The soothing breezes and sun's warming fling
   bring magic as rebirthing will confer

to push the reign of winter out of sight;
   repaint the scenery with tints of green,
and set the stage for shows of spring's delight
   as her soft haze of new growth can be seen.

Heard are the chirps of birds with hopeful songs
   of romance as they relish spring's new glow.
All creatures stir from winter sleep in throngs,
   and brooks are bubbling full, from melted snow.

On this first day of spring...what joy we feel...
   with reborn earth, new life, new hope, new zeal!


Sandra M. Haight

~4th Place~
Premiere Contest: Spring Is In The Air
Sponsor: Emile Pinet
Judged: 03/05/2018

Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2018

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Paul Callus Date: 2/22/2019 1:15:00 PM As always, your poem reflects the attention with which it has been written, Sandra. I like the imagery and the feeling of a new fresh start. ~ Congratulations on a much deserved win. Regards // paul Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/25/2019 7:33:00 PM Thank you very much, Paul, for your uplifting comments and congrats. I appreciate them so much. Sandra

Jan Allison Date: 2/20/2019 8:48:00 AM such a sweet uplifting poem Sandra, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/20/2019 7:07:00 PM Thank you very much, Jan! It can't come soon enough! Hugs, Sandra

Charles Messina Date: 2/19/2019 8:43:00 PM Wonderful poem Sandra, as always. Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest...Charlie Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/19/2019 9:04:00 PM Thank you very much, Charlie, for your visit, congrats and uplifting comment! Sandra :)

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/19/2019 5:20:00 PM Sandra, I love all the images in your delightful spring sonnet. Perfect meter and form as well and it was a strong contender for first place. There were some wonderful entries in this category. Congratulations on your second-place win! Best wishes, Carolyn Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/19/2019 9:03:00 PM Oh, thank you, Carolyn! I am grateful for your nice comments and placement. It must have been very difficult to judge, but I think the four 1st place winners were excellent choices in their categories with very creative approaches! It was a fun contest, and thank you again for you all you do to create such interesting contests. Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy Date: 3/7/2018 4:08:00 PM CONGRATS on your win with this beautiful, exuberant poem, Sandra! Janice Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/12/2018 1:45:00 PM Thank you, Janice! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier Date: 3/6/2018 6:06:00 PM Congrats on your win. Well done, Sandra. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/6/2018 7:17:00 PM Thank you very much, Line! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Carrie Richards Date: 3/5/2018 12:21:00 PM Indeed.....fickle is the word to use! We have had spring....then winter, then spring again ......it is like a woman, who cannot make up her mind! I loved your poem, Sandra! Congratulations to you !! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/6/2018 7:16:00 PM Yes, indeed, Carrie. We are expecting another nor'easter tomorrow with perhaps 12" plus of snow here in the Hudson Valley, NY (about 60 miles North of NYC). We had 70 degree temps a little over a week ago! Thank you for the lovely comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Heidi Sands Date: 3/5/2018 11:22:00 AM Congratulations Sandra :) Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/6/2018 7:14:00 PM Thank you very much, Heide! Hugs, Sandra

Emile Pinet Date: 3/5/2018 11:20:00 AM Congratulations, your poem earned a place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/6/2018 7:14:00 PM Thanks for the great contest, Emile. It was a pleasure to participate and appreciate my nice placement! Sandra

Geoffrey Brewer Date: 3/4/2018 2:33:00 PM Delightful descriptive sonnet, Sandra. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/6/2018 7:13:00 PM Thank you very much, Geoffrey! Much appreciated. Sandra

Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 3/2/2018 1:29:00 AM Very vibrant Sonnet, Sandra. I like the line " Our reborn earth, new life, new hope, new zeal" very much. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/6/2018 7:13:00 PM Thank you so much, Subimal! Hugs, Sandra

Beautiful Scars Date: 3/1/2018 6:05:00 PM beautiful sonnet sweet Sandra! Good luck :)luloo Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/1/2018 7:30:00 PM Thank you very much, Laura, for your lovely comment. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 3/1/2018 3:33:00 PM Lovely pictures in words so wonderful. Best wishes for the contest because it is my least favorite season so I can't come up with a kind word. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/1/2018 7:29:00 PM Thank you very much, Janet, for your visit and very uplifting and supportive comments. You must have good reasons to not like Spring... Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier Date: 3/1/2018 3:00:00 PM Wonderful and uplifting poem, Sandra. Well done. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/1/2018 7:27:00 PM Thank you, Line, I am pleased that you like it. Hugs, Sandra