The Signs of Spring For Me

I’m looking forward as I always do
to springtime -when the robin’s trills I hear
which come from trees which years ago we grew.
They bloom in early April. What great cheer
I feel to see them blossoming anew!
Two ornamental plum trees’ petals peer
out from green leaves. These trees, like sweet coquettes,
stand side by side displaying their florettes!

Lovely too is my ornamental pear.
She stands with dignity to the left side.
So sure am I that spring is in the air
on seeing her adorned like she’s a bride
decked out in white. I thrill to see her there -
a symbol that the wintertime has died.
My trees, for me, are signs that fragrant spring
has come with all the charm its colors bring.

Feb. 20, 2021
for the 'Spring' Poetry Contest of  Regina McIntosh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 2/24/2021 10:46:00 AM
Wonderful words and image pictures Andrea! I too have trees whose blossoms herald spring and look forward to their appearance in the garden. Congratulations on capturing the true delight of spring. Blessings.
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Date: 2/24/2021 6:40:00 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your win in the contest with lovely poem _ Constance
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Date: 2/24/2021 6:21:00 AM
A big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Andrea. Janice
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Date: 2/24/2021 6:15:00 AM
Very nice imagery. :) Congratulations on the win Andrea! Linda
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Date: 2/24/2021 4:13:00 AM
Love this, sweet Andrea. Thank you for entering it and congrats on winning. God bless you with love and prayers, Always, Gina
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Date: 2/23/2021 12:04:00 PM
this is awesome - tried to leave a comment on your valentine haiku, but it wouldn't let me type in the validation code, for some reason - that was really sweet
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Date: 2/23/2021 9:47:00 AM
Lovely spring, Andrea and I can see it! All the best in the contest!
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Date: 2/23/2021 4:31:00 AM
Wow so well penned on the charm and glory of spring Andrea. Ornamental plums and pears a treat to the eyes... I loved the metaphor of the bride used to the ornamental pear... 'as she stands in dignity, adorned like a bride decked in white'. Love the spring season... I just tried my one octave Ottava rima for this contest... I had patience only for one octave... Lol... Hugs ~ Ani
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Date: 2/22/2021 9:44:00 AM
Andrea, your lovely celebration of your trees in spring time sings of hope and cheer to all those enduring this colder winter than we have had in many years. You have outdone yourself on this beauty. I am Faving this gem! Thank you for the cheer! This is beautiful! Blessings xxoo
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Date: 2/22/2021 6:42:00 AM
Beautiful Andrea, There is nothing like the fragrant blossoms of spring adorning trees of lovely pear and plum. I love "on seeing her adorned like she’s a bride decked out in white" she is such a sight to see !! All the best Susan :)
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Date: 2/22/2021 4:42:00 AM
Spring gives a new lease to plant life and I agree with you I also wait to see the blossoms on the trees. Your poem is breathtaking - awesome write. Even animals slowly start coming out of their long Winter sleep into a blossoming Spring. And as for us humans we simply thrive during this period. We are entering our Autumn now. Best of luck, hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 2/21/2021 6:52:00 PM
Wonderfully written Andrea, I cannot wait for spring...
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Date: 2/21/2021 10:28:00 AM
Wonderful write Andrea, best wishes
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Date: 2/21/2021 7:05:00 AM
Simple yet beautiful, Andrea:)
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Date: 2/20/2021 8:50:00 PM
So very beautiful dear Andrea..A winner for me and a fave!!
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Date: 2/20/2021 6:34:00 PM
Lovely poem, Andrea. I read it twice and enjoyed it thoroughly. I look forward to seeing it near the top of the contest!
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Date: 2/20/2021 4:33:00 PM
Lovely imagery Andrea, it cant come quick enough. Tom
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Date: 2/20/2021 3:08:00 PM
Wonderful images Andrea. Such joy to be amid vibrancy of spring as you so aptly illustrate.
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Date: 2/20/2021 11:38:00 AM
Well describe spring atmosphere. Trees and birds seem to blend well together. ~~
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