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Spring Forward

An extra hour of daylight bliss,
I’ll watch the sunbeams gently kiss
bright jaunty yellow daffodils
which grow along the banks of rills

I’ll clamber over wooden styles
then walk the hills for many miles
xanthic gorse adds such vibrancy
and colours the land for all to see

Written on an absolutely stunning spring morning ...
We turned the clocks forward one hour last night


3/25/18

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Roy Pett

March 27, 2018 at 7:25 AM

Great poem Jan, that little rise in temperature and a bit of sunshine certainly raises our mood as does reading your poems, a joy to read. :))

Jan Allison

March 27, 2018 at 10:04 AM

Thanks Roy I was inspired by the clock change at the weekend:-) hugs jan xx

Craig Munn

March 26, 2018 at 8:50 PM

we turned our clocks forward here in maine usa beginning of march wonder what the time difference is between here and there? another great poem, loved it

Jan Allison

March 27, 2018 at 3:42 AM

I've googled and it says we are 5 hours ahead of you here on the isle of Man:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 26, 2018 at 12:00 PM

- We have summer time in Norway too, Jan - A lovely time to come - A beautiful spring poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

March 27, 2018 at 3:43 AM

You always bring sunshine to us my friend:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

March 26, 2018 at 4:16 AM

Lovely verse Jan, Sunday was indeed beautiful, today 4•c. Brr. Are those pics I.O.M.. Tom

Jan Allison

March 27, 2018 at 3:44 AM

The pic at the bottom is the IOM- I found it on the web, the other one isn't:-) hugs jan xx

Ravi Sathasivam

March 26, 2018 at 2:32 AM

Always, spring makes morning beautiful. Great imagery write and enjoyed reading it.

Jan Allison

March 27, 2018 at 3:45 AM

Thanks Ravi:-) hugs Jan xx

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly

March 25, 2018 at 11:28 PM

Lovely lines, Jan. Spring is my favourite season. :)

Jan Allison

March 27, 2018 at 3:46 AM

Many thanks Artsieladie:-) hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe

March 25, 2018 at 5:48 PM

Glad spring is smiling on you. t's grey and dreary here again. I wish they would keep the clocks where they are; I don't even care which way, but I hate the change. It was finally no longer dark when I have to get up, and bam, they throw us back an hour into darkness. Not cool.

Jan Allison

March 27, 2018 at 3:48 AM

I find the clock change really throws me and I too wish they would leave it. It's another gorgeous sunny spring morning here:-) hugs jan xx

Charles Messina

March 25, 2018 at 4:46 PM

Woohoo....Spring is finally here. To bad on our first day of spring in New Jersey we received a nice warm welcome of 8" of snow..lol Happy Spring Jan, nice write..Hugs// Charlie xx

Jan Allison

March 27, 2018 at 3:51 AM

Oh typical march weather biting you in the bum and bringing snow. Hope you are staying snug and warm:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

March 25, 2018 at 4:06 PM

wow, we're way ahead of you, jan! we turned the clocks ahead 2 weeks ago. your poem is beautiful - i can tell how inspired you were...

Jan Allison

March 27, 2018 at 3:52 AM

I'm amazed I didn't see any poems about the clock change or maybe there were and I was half asleep lol:-) hugs jan x

Carole Duet

March 25, 2018 at 3:40 PM

So lovely, Jan. Great imagery of a great Spring morning.

Jan Allison

March 27, 2018 at 3:52 AM

Thanks Carole:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Evans

March 25, 2018 at 12:09 PM

Oh the power of nature. If this don't inspire you nothing will. Nice poem.

Jan Allison

March 27, 2018 at 3:54 AM

Thanks Richard. I think now I write poetry I see the world in a different light and am far more appreciative and don't take it for granted and the stunning beauty of nature can be put into words:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

March 25, 2018 at 12:04 PM

I love the thought of sunlight kissing things and turning them yellow!. Well done, Jan.

Jan Allison

March 26, 2018 at 5:57 PM

Thanks Lin!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Charlie Smith

March 25, 2018 at 10:39 AM

Lovely write Jan, spring is happening here at last...

Jan Allison

March 26, 2018 at 5:56 PM

Thanks Charlie spring really has arrived:-) hugs jan xx

Mick Talbot

March 25, 2018 at 10:36 AM

Nice piece! Sadly these warm snaps create a false sense of security for wildlife, especially the bees, and other pollinators. What is happening is the warmth encourages the queens, (bees and wasps), out one day and freezes them the next. Mind you, it is not just the cold, all the extra rain is not helping either. Fewer insects affect all life that depends on them, chicks starve. Damm! I'm doing it again, sorry, Jan! It's a beautiful tribute to the day, and I hope one an all had a great walk... hugs Mick

Jan Allison

March 26, 2018 at 5:49 PM

You are so right about the weather fooling the insects into a false sense of security. last year i noticed a distinct reduction in the bees in the garden and I saw 1 wasp (not that I'm complaining) which was in my garden shed in early February on a sunny day. hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

March 25, 2018 at 9:43 AM

Love the way you incorporated the moving of the clocks forward... nicely done. hugs eve

Jan Allison

March 26, 2018 at 5:40 PM

I was inspired by the time shift Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 25, 2018 at 9:38 AM

Lovely ink! Happy spring to you!! :) xomo

Jan Allison

March 26, 2018 at 5:39 PM

Thanks Mo:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

March 25, 2018 at 9:20 AM

Sweet, Jan. Lovely and ulifting.

Jan Allison

March 26, 2018 at 5:32 PM

Thanks Line the sunny weather really boosts one's spirits:-) hugs jan xx

Heidi Sands

March 25, 2018 at 8:42 AM

Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem with us Jan. Lovely!

Jan Allison

March 26, 2018 at 5:32 PM

Thanks Heidi:-) hugs jan xx

James Inman

March 25, 2018 at 8:04 AM

A beautiful write Jan. Mornings like that are what I live for.

Jan Allison

March 26, 2018 at 5:29 PM

We are having wonderful bright sunny days at the moment but I think it's soon to change:-( hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

March 25, 2018 at 7:47 AM

Luck you Jan. We too have had some great weather. Hugs Rick.

Jan Allison

March 25, 2018 at 7:59 AM

It's absolutely gorgeous today, I took mum for a walk by the sea now hubby and I are helping out at an organised walk for manx blind welfare:-) just waiting for the minibus to arrive:-) hugs Jan xx