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To Have the Last Say

Spring Still waits To return The cold wind blows Winter’s decision To stay a bit longer The snow refuses to melt It’s a stubborn day in the North But, as the sun beats down to the ground, Spring welcomes each ray, to have the last say Heidi Sands 4/1/19

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Douglas Pederson

Date: 4/15/2019 6:03:00 AM

you put that nicely in order. the sun governs the day!

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/15/2019 7:48:00 AM

Thank you. That is nice to hear :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/14/2019 12:47:00 PM

Ha, ha! Had to read this one, and wonder!---what with all the snow in Chicago today. ... Anyway, Happy Spring, wherever and whenever! :) gw

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/14/2019 12:59:00 PM

Wow yes! We keep getting snow and still have plenty on the ground. Not Spring yet, here in NH! Happy Spring when it does arrive for you and I :)

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 4/13/2019 2:37:00 PM

I love this one, Heidi. It reached out. A FAVE for me!

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/13/2019 2:49:00 PM

I am happy to hear that and appreciate you consider this a FAVE. Thank you! :)

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 4/9/2019 6:29:00 PM

Well penned Hedi

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/9/2019 6:59:00 PM

Thank you Allen :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 4/9/2019 4:55:00 PM

It's unavoidable...she'll be here... and snow will give way to life....

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/9/2019 5:01:00 PM

That is true. Thank you :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/9/2019 1:38:00 PM

Hi Heidi, I like MLK's comment, Winter is a bully - your poem however shows that she has the last say, I think this poem is very cute! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/9/2019 2:51:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer. Unfortunetly Winter is have the last say lately! We just got a foot of snow yesterday and more today. I appreciate your kind comment :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 4/6/2019 2:16:00 PM

It's a good thing that it does have the last say; winter can be a bully. Lovely pen.

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/6/2019 2:19:00 PM

Yes, you are right M.L. I am still waiting for Spring to have the last say. Thank you for your visit and comment :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/5/2019 4:16:00 PM

Winter is defeated ! Long live Spring! Your artful poem, dearest Heidi, has brought spring closer!

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/6/2019 8:29:00 AM

Thank you Demetrios. Spring is a bit closer, with winter still hanging on here. I appreciate your comment :)

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 4/5/2019 3:53:00 PM

Oh good. 'cause I was cold. Very nice

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/5/2019 3:57:00 PM

Thank you Allen :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/3/2019 6:41:00 PM

your piece blooms in anticipation of spring's arrival, heidi... love this...huggs

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/3/2019 6:47:00 PM

Thank you Nette. I appreciate your comment :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/3/2019 7:37:00 AM

Echoes of promise in your lovely write Heidi. I know it will be soon!! ' Happy Wednesday xxoo

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/3/2019 10:34:00 AM

Thank you Mike. Happy Wednesday :)

Ann Gilmour

Date: 4/2/2019 3:02:00 AM

Such a beautiful write Heidi and I really hope that spring will come to you very soon. With kindest springtime thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/3/2019 10:33:00 AM

Thank you Ann. I hope so :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/1/2019 5:20:00 PM

Yes--winter is not welcome any more. We had a cold day here as well, but not the stubborn day you describe. Soon, spring will have its say..well said, Heidi.

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/1/2019 6:18:00 PM

Thank you Vijay! I hope it will come soon :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 4/1/2019 4:31:00 PM

The last say it will have...no matter how winter feels...She must go...Nice Heidi

Heidi Sands
Date: 4/1/2019 4:58:00 PM

Yes and thank you Arturo. I appreciate your comment :)