Winter Spring

W ind howling at my window.
I shiver and pull on my duvet slack.
N ight greets me as I go to work and back.
T hen proceed to light all sources of heat.
E ngage in knitting in my fireside seat.
R etreated to warmth of cosy cottage.

S urprise at tender buds in garden.
P eel off all those extra layers.
R eturn of sunshine thanks to prayers.
I nvigorating walks on country lanes.
N oting daffodils and crocus again.
G rateful that Spring is in the air.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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April 6, 2016 at 11:06 PM
Jean, Congratulations on your "Celebration Win." LINDA
Smith Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 8:18 PM
Congratulations Jean, wonderful write and win...
Murray Avatar
April 5, 2016 at 12:01 AM
I was thrilled to come second, although any rung of the ladder is good enough for me Charlie. Thank you.
Mcclain Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 1:28 PM
Hi Jean, What a nice poem to welcome in Spring. And congrats on your win in the contest! Cheers, Brian
Murray Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 2:01 PM
To get through an Irish winter is always call for celebration Brian. Thank you for your good wishes.
Selfa Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 8:52 AM
I always feel your passion when you write Jean! Keep up the good work because your works inspire a lot people to write too! I'm grateful I'm that I've met a poet who writes amazingly! :) - HANS
Murray Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 1:15 PM
That is so sweet of you Hans. My heart is always invovlved in my poems.
Raven Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 8:05 AM
Hi Jean, Congratulations on your win in the contest. Two wonderful Acrostics on Winter and Spring. Your songs sing so gently. Excellent work Jean. A seven and into my faves....Mike.
Murray Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 1:10 PM
Thank you Mike .......MIKE? There was me thinking you were an exotic Russian! With love handles.
A. Sharma Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 2:54 AM
Congrats on ur wonderful win with this very awesome poem Jean!!
Murray Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 3:34 AM
Thank you again Dr for taking the time to write.
Kimathi Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 2:43 AM
Lol. It would take me ages to come up with such an acrostic..... Well, congrats Jean, for your top placement in the contest!!! ;-)
Murray Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 3:33 AM
Mine take between five and ten minutes Teddy. But is that a good thing or a bad thing? And why are you laughing?
Gupta Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 11:07 AM
Picturesque...And beautiful...Congrats...
Murray Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 1:49 PM
Not Provide..... Probir......pesty spell check!! Sorry.
Murray Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 1:47 PM
Thank you Provide.
Rycroft Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 10:43 AM
Congrats on your win well written xx wendy
Murray Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 1:47 PM
Thank you Wendy.
Turner Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 9:33 AM
Aren't you the smartee pants. This is an excellent poem Jean. I like crocus an I also like you. Great write and congratulations on the win. Peace my friend:)
Murray Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 1:43 PM
I like you too Honey Bun.....,I knew my first born was a smarter pants when she was two years old. She asked me one day to open the back door so she could go out to see the flowers. I said " In winter there are no flowers Edna. "She replied " Well, crocus then!"
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 7:45 AM
oh Jean 2 very beautiful acrostics many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Murray Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 8:10 AM
Thank you Jan. I just wrote what they mean to me. I love Spring. I know when I get home after the month here in Australia my garden will be bursting to greet me.
Hamilton Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 6:06 AM
congrats on 2nd place Jean nice imagery hugs
Murray Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 6:39 AM
Thank you so much Shadow. I'm delighted with this win.
Andresen Avatar
March 23, 2016 at 4:40 AM
- I'm waiting for spring, a little early to the summer yet - A nice poem,Jean :) - I wish you a lovely Easter - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Murray Avatar
March 23, 2016 at 9:35 AM
You hopefully will not have to wait too long Anne Lise. Happy Easter to you too. I am not 100% happy with this poem. I prefer them to rhyme.
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