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Has Spring Arrived For Me

Has Spring arrived in my garden? 
               Has the sun burst into my room all of a sudden 
                           and made me shiver with joy! 

          I witness the Tulip bulbs revealing their breathtaking outfits - 
                                    first sign of Spring! 
                  I witness the brown bark of my Willow Tree 
                               rapidly changing its colour. 

           Do I spot a boisterous squirrel scurrying, through my garden, 
                    in a hurried pace? Then definitely it's Spring! 

                       Everything and everyone tells me Spring is 
       not far. But why in me I don't feel the ebullient breeze of warm sun? 

                        I don't feel the sun because you are not 
                        with me! The birds are not tweeting yet, 
                           the air is not smelling fragrant yet, 
                      my heart is not twirling yet in expectation, 

                    although I pine for - colourful buds, glossy green 
                                  grass, honey-bees buzzing, 
                            Are you going to keep me waiting?


                 
                                  For Strand 1070 - Poetry Contest 
                                      Sponsor: Brian Strand 
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Valsa George Date: 2/10/2022 10:48:00 PM Mala, this is indeed lovely ! Though spring hasn't arrived in full color and beauty, still it has begun showing signs of its arrival. Wait for a little more and it will be there to fill you with delight. Congrats on your great win Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 2/11/2022 4:59:00 AM Thank you, Valsa. Right now it is very cold in Canada, but when Spring arrives, it is too beautiful to describe. This poem was written three years ago.

JCB Brul Date: 2/10/2022 9:45:00 PM Oh, so beautiful! How dis I miss this excellent and romantic piece? Congratulations. Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 2/11/2022 4:56:00 AM Thank you, Dear JCB. This was written three years ago.

John Hamilton Date: 6/17/2020 10:31:00 AM This is a very touching write Malabika, congrats on a fine placement! Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 6/18/2020 11:00:00 AM Thanks, John, on the new placement. I am touched!

Silent One Date: 5/31/2020 6:17:00 AM Brilliant poetry.. Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/31/2020 8:05:00 AM Thank you, Dear Poet, for such a wonderful compliment! I am already feeling fortunate to be in company of such talented poets! Looking forward to read your lovely poems.

Aditi Mishra Date: 5/30/2020 7:03:00 PM You are a true artist from your heart and that gets reflected in your mesmerising poetry. It flows smoothly through the soothing imagery and bubbling emotions. Keep writing and inspiring. :) Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/31/2020 7:58:00 AM Aditi, you are a brilliant poet, and I am very impressed by your choice of words, and striking expressions. I read many of your poems. We are learning from each other, and I believe, I am a life-long learner. I don't know how to thank you enough for your inspiring comments. If possible, I would be delighted if you could visit my blog which I recently started. Best wishes, Dear Poet.