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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

Date: 3/3/2023 6:22:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. Again, I enjoyed your write. Have a great/blessed day......................

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/3/2023 6:34:00 AM

Thank you Paula. I hope you have a beautiful day. Blessings :)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/3/2023 3:23:00 AM

"there is the thick mud, too Plan for showers; you will feel good as new" - beautifully written. Congratulations!

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/3/2023 6:34:00 AM

Thank you very much . I hope you have a nice day :)

Anisha Dutta

Date: 2/16/2023 9:11:00 AM

But sometimes snakes.... True. I have forgotten Spring is the season when Snakes out of hibernation. All the best for contest.

Heidi Sands
Date: 2/16/2023 7:06:00 PM

Thank you Anisha :)

Joseph May

Date: 2/13/2023 7:03:00 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
Date: 2/13/2023 7:23:00 AM

Yes. They certainly do. Thank you Joseph. Hugs :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 2/13/2023 5:15:00 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
Date: 2/13/2023 5:30:00 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

Date: 2/12/2023 4:01:00 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
Date: 2/12/2023 5:07:00 PM

That would be nice. Thank you Belle :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 2/12/2023 2:41:00 PM

Adorable and so Springy. God bless you with a win. Love, Gina

Heidi Sands
Date: 2/12/2023 5:07:00 PM

Thank you Gina :)

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 2/12/2023 11:56:00 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
Date: 2/12/2023 2:41:00 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

Date: 2/12/2023 10:47:00 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
Date: 2/12/2023 11:29:00 AM

Great to hear. Yes some things to think about lol Thank you Paula! :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/12/2023 9:38:00 AM

You crafted a great poem, Heidi. The metaphors you used are of the highest caliber. Good luck with the contest

Heidi Sands
Date: 2/12/2023 10:05:00 AM

Thank you Sotto. I appreciate your support :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/12/2023 9:22:00 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
Date: 2/12/2023 10:04:00 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

Date: 2/12/2023 7:59:00 AM

With the rise of spring--insects and creatures invade the scenes as well. Aptly done for the contest theme, Heidi.

Heidi Sands
Date: 2/12/2023 8:43:00 AM

They sure di here, Vijay. Thanks, my friend :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/12/2023 7:48:00 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
Date: 2/12/2023 8:43:00 AM

Thank you Tom :)