Heidi Sands Poet Sonnet

Spring Is Not All

Spring is not all it is made out to be
There are swarming black flies, blood thirsty ticks
Caterpillar invade, like a movie
Finding yourself constantly, trying to flick

Of course, no one likes sweeping insect poop
Or running from bees nests in the garden
Chickens can help if you may have a coop
Smiling flowers will not let hearts harden

Mosquitos decide to follow the rest
Repellent is frequent, to say the least
The slugs and the earth worms think they're the best
But sometimes snakes emerge, like a beast

Besides all this, there is the thick mud, too
Plan for showers; you will feel good as new

Heidi Sands

2/12/23

Placed 4th in  the Spring is not all poetry contest.  Sponsor: Michelle Faulkner

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Paula Goldsmith March 3, 2023 at 6:22 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. Again, I enjoyed your write. Have a great/blessed day...................... Heidi Sands March 3, 2023 at 6:34 AM Thank you Paula. I hope you have a beautiful day. Blessings :)

Christuraj Alex March 3, 2023 at 3:23 AM "there is the thick mud, too Plan for showers; you will feel good as new" - beautifully written. Congratulations! Heidi Sands March 3, 2023 at 6:34 AM Thank you very much . I hope you have a nice day :)

Anisha Dutta February 16, 2023 at 9:11 AM But sometimes snakes.... True. I have forgotten Spring is the season when Snakes out of hibernation. All the best for contest. Heidi Sands February 16, 2023 at 7:06 PM Thank you Anisha :)

Joseph May February 13, 2023 at 7:03 AM A lot of insects come out to wreak havoc in spring, but "Smiling flowers will not let hearts harden", best wishes inthe contest Heidi, hugs Heidi Sands February 13, 2023 at 7:23 AM Yes. They certainly do. Thank you Joseph. Hugs :)

Mike Gentile February 13, 2023 at 5:15 AM A very unique and interesting take you have penned Heidi! I think I will focus on the flowers though, snakes be gone!!! Good Luck and Happy Monday xxoo Heidi Sands February 13, 2023 at 5:30 AM Hi Mike . The contest requires the other side of Spring to get shown, so that is the other side of it here for me. I agree. I will focus on the flowers too! Thank you. Happy Monday :)

Beryl Edmonds February 12, 2023 at 4:01 PM An enjoyable read Heidi, though it’s hoped Spring doesn’t bring all the things you’ve mentioned. Best wishes for Michelle's contest… Belle Heidi Sands February 12, 2023 at 5:07 PM That would be nice. Thank you Belle :)

Regina Mcintosh February 12, 2023 at 2:41 PM Adorable and so Springy. God bless you with a win. Love, Gina Heidi Sands February 12, 2023 at 5:07 PM Thank you Gina :)

Nancy Kaufman February 12, 2023 at 11:56 AM I think you must be living in a warm southern place based on this write. I loved the line "smiling flowers will not let hearts harden" , so true. Heidi Sands February 12, 2023 at 2:41 PM Lol. No Nancy , I am far up North in the snowy, icy mountains. I was just thinking of Spring and going on the contest theme. Thank you for your kind comment :)

Paula Goldsmith February 12, 2023 at 10:47 AM A creative/fun write. I have always loved Spring. Guess I need to rethink it. Hahaha..... Have a great day writing away............. Heidi Sands February 12, 2023 at 11:29 AM Great to hear. Yes some things to think about lol Thank you Paula! :)

Sotto Poet February 12, 2023 at 9:38 AM You crafted a great poem, Heidi. The metaphors you used are of the highest caliber. Good luck with the contest Heidi Sands February 12, 2023 at 10:05 AM Thank you Sotto. I appreciate your support :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 12, 2023 at 9:22 AM - Yes, of course you are right ... there is a lot we don't like about spring ... but, in my eyes, it means new life ... and an end to dark and cold winter - A great poem, Heidi - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Heidi Sands February 12, 2023 at 10:04 AM Yes, I love Spring, even though I don't like these things, to fit the theme of the contest. I do have a better appreciation for winter too, due to these things. I love all seasons. Thank you! Hugs :)

Vijay Pandit February 12, 2023 at 7:59 AM With the rise of spring--insects and creatures invade the scenes as well. Aptly done for the contest theme, Heidi. Heidi Sands February 12, 2023 at 8:43 AM They sure di here, Vijay. Thanks, my friend :)

Tom Cunningham February 12, 2023 at 7:48 AM I agree Heidi, it still has traces of winter, bring on summer anytime. Hope you're well Heidi. Good luck in the contest. Tom Heidi Sands February 12, 2023 at 8:43 AM Thank you Tom :)