Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

Signs of Spring

The signs of spring are in the air
the days begin to lengthen
morning arrives earlier each day
the sun sets later in evening
the mood of people brighten
as they look forward to spring
it was a long cold winter
with temperatures below zero
the windchill and frostbite
made some hibernate
but coming signs of spring
with ice melting on roads 
dripping of ice off roof tops
spots of grass beginning to show
along houses and sidewalks
brings a lighter step to all
who were down with winter blues.

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CayCay Godwin March 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM I relate to this. I have lived in Germany and New England, and other heavy snow places. I have also lived many places that have four seasons. Now, I'm in Florida, have been since 2020 and rejoice that I avoid winter, but Spring? Fall, too? No, love them both. That's different. Hope to travel to Virginia in Spring. Enjoyed your write and sharing ... CayCay Phyllis Babcock March 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM Thanks for your comment on spring. The snow is finally melting but a ways to spring. I have lived here my whole life and as the years go by I wish for shorter winters. Have a nice weekend. love phyl

Darlene De Beaulieu March 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM Hello Phyllis, I woke up this morning to see the brown grass. it brought me joy. Now the snow is melting. Yea! Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu March 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM Hello Phyllis, Your welcome. Before you know it, all the snow will be gone. then you will see the brown grass snowing. Love,/ Darlene/ Phyllis Babcock March 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM Thanks for your comment Darlene. The snow is only beginning to melt so no brown or green as yet. love phyl

Deb M March 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM Wonderfully descriptive Spring poem Phyl...love it...Debx Phyllis Babcock March 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM Thanks Deb. The snow is melting so I am hopeful that this is spring. love phyl

Patrick Cornwall March 5, 2025 at 6:08 AM Love the Spring and Fall Phyllys! Hate the Summer because I have had 8-10 cancer operations of minor type and Melanoma which is of a major type so I have to hibernate in winter and summer. But love between as I love the imagery you gave me of the grass showing along houses and sidewalks. Keep it moving Lord!! Love Patrick down in Philadelphia Phyllis Babcock March 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM Thanks for your comment on spring Patrick. Snow is finally melting and so ready to see some greenery. Take care and have a great weekend. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen March 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM - I just wrote a poem about the signs of spring ... the winter has been long and we are both waiting for spring - A lovely poem, Phyllis :) - Hope the snow melts quickly :) - hugs Phyllis Babcock March 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM Thanks for your comment on spring. It is starting to melt so glad to finally see the snow go. love phyl