Spring's Progression

In early spring some days are cold,
for winter’s loath to break its hold,
still sending winds that bite and sting.
Some days are cold in early spring.

Late April’s here. The earth’s alive.
Green grass, full trees, and flowers thrive.
Sunshine and birds’ songs bring us cheer.
The earth’s alive. Late April’s here.

Comes June’s debut with longer days
and rising heat. To summer’s ways
we soon must bid sweet spring adieu.
With longer days, comes June’s debut.



July 11, 2020
entered in the Strand Brand New Poem Contest, 8     Placed 1st
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Venkata Ramana Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 5:33 AM
Wonderful. Well penned. Congrats on your top win!
Canerdy Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 7:40 AM
Patri, thank you so much. Janice
Kauffman Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 6:12 PM
Hi Janice. You have perfectly described the season of spring and early summer. I enjoyed it very much. Congratulations on your first place win!
Canerdy Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 7:40 AM
Thanks so much, Sam. Janice
Sands Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 2:21 PM
Congratulations for your win Janice :)
Canerdy Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 2:56 PM
Thanks, Heidi. Janice
May Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 12:55 PM
Beautiful write Janice, GL in the contest
Canerdy Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 2:57 PM
Thanks so much, Joseph. Janice
Radice Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 9:41 AM
Great rhyme and read Janice and congratulations on your win in Brian's contest.
Canerdy Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 10:40 AM
Thank you so much, Gary. Janice
Laurie Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 8:59 PM
G'day Janice … spring really is a mixture of cold and warmth; calm and turmoil; sun, rain and storms, but it provides colour, new life and a lift to leave winter behind. Well done Janice - Lindsay
Canerdy Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 9:53 PM
Thanks, Lindsay. Janice
Leffanta Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 2:51 PM
What happened between April and June? Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico
Leffanta Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 1:35 PM
Congratulations on your win! It seems May doesn't really matter! Aloha! Rico
Canerdy Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 3:01 PM
Time flew! Thanks, Rico. Janice
Pandit Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 7:19 AM
Beautiful glimpses of spring transitioning to summer--enjoyed the rhythm of your swap quatrain, Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 9:01 AM
Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice
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