Ann Gilmour Poet Shape

If Only I Could Hibernate

If only 
                                         I could hibernate 
                                     awaken in the spring                                   z
                         to see sweet swathes of snowdrops                    z

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                                    VVVV              VVVV                     
                                      ~    Welcome     ~            z      z                                                 
                                                sign                 z  
                                                (as) 
                                      s                        s    
                                       p     )_____(     n
                                        r     )        (     i
                                         i        ^       g
					  n             e
                                            g ~~  b   
                                              |     |
                   With daffodils and hyacinths and tulips on their way 
|~~And pretty blue forget-me-nots in gentle breeze shall dance and sway~~|
     |~~~~~The sun she rises higher in the cloudless bluest sky~~~~~|
          |~~~Great feelings of expectation with every passing day~~~|
            If only I could hibernate just like my tortoise Alfred the Great 
             For Alfie has the best idea snuggling down this time of year 
            Tummy full and time to sleep no winter chills or seasonal ills 
         ** As I awaken to spring sunshine when all around is sparkling **                      
                              ***Birdsong t’will infuse the air***
                            There will be green shoots everywhere
                              Melodious love songs birds shall sing
                                   to celebrate first day of spring
                                      So now as I retire to bed
                                     snuggling ‘neath my duvet
                                      Time for me to hibernate
                                and sleep until that special date
                              When sunshine takes the chill away
                         I’ll open my eyes shouting hip hip hurray 
       ‘tis time for me to celebrate my happy springtime birthday date

Written 14th November 2020
Contest SHAPE UP 
Sponsor Brian Strand
 
Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2020

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Line Gauthier December 6, 2020 at 4:52 PM How delightful ~ what a fun poem, Ann ~ Ann Gilmour December 9, 2020 at 6:34 PM Thank you Line, so glad you enjoyed it. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sara Kendrick December 1, 2020 at 6:28 AM Creative use of the shape idea. I do kind of hibernate in the winter months. I like the warmth of the house and comfort of a snuggly bed. Congrats on your win. Sara Ann Gilmour December 2, 2020 at 9:42 AM Thank you Sara for your lovely compliments and I really appreciate your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Elaine George November 29, 2020 at 9:20 PM This is really a work of art. Well Done, Ann. Many congrats on your win. ~ Elaine Ann Gilmour November 30, 2020 at 12:27 PM Oh bless you Elaine for your kind words and congrats. I really appreciate your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen November 29, 2020 at 11:21 AM - Congratulations on your win in the "SHAPE UP" contest, Ann :) - // Anne-Lise :) Ann Gilmour November 30, 2020 at 12:26 PM Thank you dear Anne-Lise for your congratulations ~ I hope you are well my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One November 24, 2020 at 8:08 AM There is lovely imagery in your shape poem, spring is still a few months away sadly... Ann Gilmour November 25, 2020 at 3:19 AM Thank you SO for your generous comments my friend ~ yesterday I planted up several pots with spring bulbs and look forward to the explosion of colour on my balconies when spring finally arrives! It truly is my favourite time of year as I was born in March, so a spring lamb am I hahaha... With kindest thoughts Ann xx