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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

Date: 3/13/2015 10:06:00 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

Date: 3/10/2015 10:13:00 AM

smiling tim a great day to look forward to beautifully penned wishing you a happy st pats day

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/8/2015 3:37:00 PM

Great poem Tim, I think I will hoist a few in celebration!

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 3/8/2015 5:46:00 AM

Excellent. Beautifully written piece. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/8/2015 4:33:00 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

Date: 3/8/2015 1:26:00 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

Date: 3/7/2015 4:13:00 PM

It seems you are off to a good start Tim!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/7/2015 2:42:00 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

Date: 3/7/2015 9:09:00 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
Date: 3/7/2015 9:13:00 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

Date: 3/7/2015 8:36:00 AM

One thing Tim what type of dye they use?

Tim Smith
Date: 3/7/2015 8:45:00 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
Date: 3/7/2015 8:37:00 AM

Thank you my good friend...I wish we would do that everyday...cheers Tim

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 3/7/2015 8:34:00 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

Date: 3/7/2015 8:24:00 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
Date: 3/7/2015 8:28:00 AM

Thanks A-L....we will be going to the parade and a few family activities... Should be fun....hugs Tim