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Spring Ritual

After months of white covering substance That’s dominated the ground’s existence Powers of the sky peer down upon me And lo and behold there are green blades freed Grass is coming in sight by the sun’s rays The white fluffy snow has seen better days There’s now formed in the middle of the yard Small pond of water just playing its card Seasons change, the melting walk has begun White mass on the Earth melts under the sun Finding green grass, pleasant sight to behold In the sunlight the color looks quite bold Spring has come to save all from the bleak scene This process to turn snow to grass of green Russell Sivey

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Debra Squyres

Date: 8/20/2014 3:25:00 PM

This past winter, we had snow 4 times that lingered... not impressive to most, but for Louisiana this was quite new !! Love your sonnet and the last two lines really summed it up ... well done, my poet friend... bravo !!

Len Gasun

Date: 4/27/2014 3:07:00 AM

This is extremely awesome my dear friend Russell. An outstanding sonnet and imagery as one giving hope to all readers and everyone. Embracing this poem and you! Thank you so much for sharing! Hope you've a very wonderful weekend my very dear friend. I think you are also super busy like me. However, hope you and your loved ones are always doing well. love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora

Jack Horne

Date: 4/12/2014 4:04:00 PM

awesome sonnet, my friend

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/7/2014 3:14:00 PM

Dear Rusty, Absolutely love sonnets and yours is very beautiful. The transition from winter to spring are so vividly and creatively described. Although we rarely see snow in Florida, I remember this sense of rebirth from my youth in New Jersey. Once the grass returns, flowers often follow. Enjoyed your poem very much! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/6/2014 2:41:00 PM

Soon the Wisteria will be in blossom and the pollen will turn all yellow and snow be forgotten..Enjoyed reading your work that gives me hope that you will soon be free from the winter's white..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Tim Smith

Date: 4/6/2014 2:30:00 PM

We just had our first baseball game. Spring is here..Good write...Tim

Jan Allison

Date: 4/6/2014 12:01:00 PM

Oh Russell you paint this picture superbly! Today we have brilliant sunshine the daffodils are swaying in the gentle breeze and the lambs gamboling in the fields - spring has truly arrived and I have a massive smile. Hugs Jan x

Amy Green

Date: 4/6/2014 10:42:00 AM

This literally gave me a giddy feeling for spring. Well written

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/6/2014 7:58:00 AM

- It has be little snow on the west coast of Norway this winter - I'm happy :) - But now spring are arrived .... a lovely time! - Thank you for your beautiful spring poem, dear friend Russelll. - Wish you a nice Sunday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)