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The Second Spring

Rain came down in torrents—
The parched earth
Rose to greet her…
And let off some steam!
You took a long time in coming—
I was almost roasted alive
Complained the parched earth
Oh, the mountains fell in love with me
They blocked my way—
I had to take a circuitous route to reach you
The winds blew me hither and thither
I lost my way on my way!
But now that I am here
Pray, tell me, ‘What can I do for you?’
Oh, I have been thirsty for months
The leaves on the trees
Are heavy with dust
I need a thorough wash 
I have been keenly waiting
For the monsoon season
So that I may have a natural bath
‘Monsoon is not a season’
Corrected the rain
There are only two seasons—
Summer and winter
Monsoon is just a transitory phase
Between summer and winter
Just as spring is a transitory phase
Between winter and summer
People wear summer clothes
And winter clothes
They don’t wear spring clothes 
Or monsoon clothes
If there is rain during summer,
They wear raincoats over summer clothing
Just as they do in winter
Fresh leaves appear during monsoon
Flowering plants and trees are abloom 
Animals and birds mate before monsoon
Just as they do
Before the arrival of spring
Monsoon is a second opportunity for rejuvenation
Just as spring is…
In fact, it is a second spring!

Copyright © Vincent Van Ross | Year Posted 2023

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Vincent Van Ross Date: 10/27/2023 4:37:00 AM Beata, Thank you so much for your appreciation. Login to Reply

Beata Agustin Date: 10/27/2023 2:02:00 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing the beauty of spring through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. Login to Reply

Vincent Van Ross Date: 10/25/2023 4:26:00 PM Many thanks for your compliment Frances. BTW my name is Vincent. Was this compliment meant for me? Just wondering! Login to Reply

Frances Schiavina Date: 10/25/2023 11:19:00 AM Congratulations Michal on captivating really well written poem featured on Poem of the Week. Login to Reply Vincent Van Ross Date: 10/27/2023 4:39:00 AM Thanks a lot Frances

Michael Maul Date: 10/17/2023 7:07:00 AM Nice job with this one Login to Reply Vincent Van Ross Date: 10/17/2023 6:15:00 PM Michael, Many thanks for your inspiring words.

Timothy Ray Date: 10/5/2023 11:05:00 PM ahhh the ecstasy of Petrichor.....well done....enjoyed the walk in the rain celebrating along with Earth Login to Reply Vincent Van Ross Date: 10/17/2023 6:16:00 PM Timothy, So glad to hear this from you. Thanks a lot.

Andrew John Date: 9/28/2023 2:10:00 AM Nicely put together here, Vincent. I've enjoyed this one. Thank you. Login to Reply Vincent Van Ross Date: 10/17/2023 6:17:00 PM Andrew, Thank you so much for your appreciation.