Spring Ahead

Tonight we set the clocks ahead.
The morning will be dark;
But afternoon will linger,
As from day we disembark.

The sun will last for hours.
There’ll be much more time to fill;
And all that light will beckon
Hyacinth and daffodil.

Like filings to a magnet, we’ll be
Drawn to the outdoors,
Ignoring mop and vacuum
And those boring indoor chores.

For once the day is longer,
There’s a need to be outside
To soak up all that air and sunshine
Nature will provide.

It’s strange to lose an hour
But it seems an honest price,
For the trade-off is a brighter day
And that is very nice.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Ludden Avatar
March 12, 2013 at 4:31 PM
GREAT POEM, Though I don't agree with you. This annual switch seems silly to me...There are still 24 hours per day, with no manmade change in the amount of light and dark.
Johnson Avatar
March 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM
And even the MN Wild won with one less hour sleep. While Vancouver was rested, the win they could not keep. :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 10, 2013 at 12:51 AM
I LOVE when it comes!! Means summer right around the corner. Great poem on it.
Amadore Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 4:54 PM
As usual, a pleasantly worded and competent piece...good work indeed! And, quite appropriate to the day and the rapidly approaching season. I enjoyed reading this.
Jones Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 3:21 PM
Fun fun poem...thanks
Andresen Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 3:16 PM
The "good" side of the year .... finally! - Love it, Ilene!. - Have a beautifully weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Hendricks Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Well done, Irene. I suspect this was written for the contest. If so, I smell a winner here. Good luck, my friend. :)
Carrillo Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 2:22 PM
This is very good. i like the change. I can work longer in my garden. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla
Manassian Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM
OH!!!! I've been thinking of SPRING! Even the birds chirping is different these days! They know! You brought spring into this sick room of mine! Love ya for it! Hugs!
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