Tim Smith Poet Rhyme

My Start To Spring

The snowpack is finally thinning
The sun has reappeared
The days are getting longer
Spring is in the air

We have finally turned the corner
Warmer weather is on the way
The children are all excited
as they head outside to play

We'll celebrate St. Patrick
putting Irish on display
bagpipes will be playing
in the first of many parades

A green river will be flowing
as will many pints of beer
Today we all are Irish
throwing racism to the rear

We have finally turn the corner
the day I think of spring
families are reunited
letting our heritage sing



**Today is the first of six Irish parades and festivals celebrating the Irish in the Chicago area...the Chicago river will be dyed green...it has always meant the start of spring to me**

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Eve Roper March 13, 2015 at 10:06 AM :) Oh my goodness, Saint patties, where is the cornbeef and cabbage and my Irish priest. another 7 dear friend and where is my book of poems and autographed

Liam Mcdaid March 10, 2015 at 10:13 AM smiling tim a great day to look forward to beautifully penned wishing you a happy st pats day

Arthur Vaso March 8, 2015 at 3:37 PM Great poem Tim, I think I will hoist a few in celebration!

Ravi Sathasivam March 8, 2015 at 5:46 AM Excellent. Beautifully written piece. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Poet Destroyer A March 8, 2015 at 4:33 AM I like the snow packing and leaving. Tim, I have so much to celebrate this month. One is the birth of my newest grandson. Plus I will celebrate other birthdays that say Spring is here.... Love Linda, Love the poem....

Demetrios Trifiatis March 8, 2015 at 1:26 AM May I join the festivities my dear friend, Tim, and wish you a Happy Saint Patrick's? I recall in Montreal the parades and what was going on at the university! A good excuse to...be Irish that day! I love your poem! It is cheerful and uplifting! My the Spring come soon to you!

Richard Lamoureux March 7, 2015 at 4:13 PM It seems you are off to a good start Tim!

Charmaine Chircop March 7, 2015 at 2:42 PM Happy Saint Patrick's Tim.What a wonderful event..I would have loved some candies and pink candyfloss..Thanks for bringing me back the sweet memories of my holiday in Ireland..Yes I love it and your Spring poem lifts up my spirits. : )

Jan Allison March 7, 2015 at 9:09 AM Sounds an amazing spectacle - not sure about the negative effects of colouring the river - but I guess they would say they are 'going green' lol:-) Hugs Jan xx Tim Smith March 7, 2015 at 9:13 AM Thanks Jan it is a fun time...The dye is non-toxic and is something that has been used by plumbers for years...hugs Tim

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty March 7, 2015 at 8:36 AM One thing Tim what type of dye they use? Tim Smith March 7, 2015 at 8:45 AM It is an orange disodium salt called fluorescein...40 pounds and it lasts for about 6 hours..they used to use 100 pounds and that would linger for about a week Tim Smith March 7, 2015 at 8:37 AM Thank you my good friend...I wish we would do that everyday...cheers Tim

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty March 7, 2015 at 8:34 AM throwing racism to the rear...great. And great celebration of St. Patrick's Day Parade/River Dyeing.Great way to welcome Spring. Love Tim

Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2015 at 8:24 AM - A great way to say welcome to the spring - A lovely poem, Tim - I wish you a restful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tim Smith March 7, 2015 at 8:28 AM Thanks A-L....we will be going to the parade and a few family activities... Should be fun....hugs Tim