The Chrysalis of Spring

undulating mounds of snow and ice
with fissures arches and caves
give way to an ever lengthening day

before a golden sunset
the chrysalis of spring
begins to crumble

an intrepid tulip springs forth
poking
through a blanket of snow
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Smith Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 4:31 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today and I'm looking forward to reading more. Take care of yourself. Dana'lynn
Haick Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Beautifully serene, Jim. Can't wait for spring but it seems to be taking forever! : ) Hope your weekend's going great. Annalise
Brown Avatar
March 29, 2011 at 7:31 AM
I enjoyed reading your creative poetry today as always James. Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a wonderful day and may you find even more inspiration to write as the day goes by. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
March 28, 2011 at 4:15 PM
Nice observation with images of the advent of the spring, James
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