Eve Roper Poet Ninette

Lent

freeze
left all
plant lifeless
two weeks later
healthier new growth
blue and crimson
sign of life
over
death

4/16/2021

Etymology and Ancient Beliefs :
Before the 14th century, spring was called Lent in Old English.

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Andrea Dietrich April 17, 2021 at 4:35 PM I enjoyed the symbolism here, Eve. And thanks if I did not say it for my nursery rhyme win.

Rico Leffanta April 16, 2021 at 11:48 AM Because they had to pay it back? Aloha! Rico

Kyle Kriticos April 16, 2021 at 9:16 AM A crisp piece which stirs the mind's eye! Very well written thanks for sharing!

Victor Buhagiar April 16, 2021 at 9:05 AM Very well expressed. I did not know about the meaning in old English.