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Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2003-01-28 12:51 PM

Too Early

Hello, darling little snowdrops,
what are you doing there?
I can't believe that you don't know
that it's still January.
I thought I'd take a look around
to see what's in the air.
It is so warm, I am afraid
you think it's February.

Will you please tell your lovely friends,
to stay abed for now?
The daffodils and tulips need
not be in such a hurry.
I fear the frosts may come again
to spoil the springtime show.
If you'd pass on my warning then
I will not need to worry.

I see them peeking little heads
up through the warming ground,
but February could be cold
and nip their little noses;
and March might come in like a lamb
and do a turn around.
Now wouldn't it be better if they
waited for the roses?

I'll go and fetch a calendar,
if you would show them please.
Tell them that April is the time
to strut their pretty stuff.
Their winter sleep is not yet done,
some more z's they should sieze.
When spring has come for certain,
will be plenty time enough.

by: Joyce 01/27/03

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

1 posted 2003-01-28 08:26 AM

"Snowdrops"... I love it... as I sit here in zero degree temperatures wanting and waiting for spring... This is lovely, Joyce...

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2003-01-28 09:28 AM

Thank you Nan. We've been having some very heavy rains and I hadn't been out to notice until yesterday that my snowdrops are blooming. And I even found buds on some eager daffodils. Joyce

SPIRIT
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since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

3 posted 2003-01-28 09:46 AM

As usual an 'award winning' post, don't get the joy of snowdrops here, but the cactus are flourishing.

DawnG

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since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

4 posted 2003-01-28 02:12 PM

Joyce,

I really enjoyed this cute little poem on the coming of spring. I hope that your flowers survive this warming trend that you seem to be experiencing. Would you mind sending some of that warmth this way?

Dawn

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2003-01-28 10:26 PM

Dear Joyce: I noticed today I have violas blooming in some of the flower boxes! Couldn't believe it! But it's been in the 40's most of January. Hope February doesn't give us all a rude awakening! Really charming poem.

Betty Lou Hebert

pegasus111
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since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

6 posted 2003-02-03 11:16 AM

January thaw is but a brief respite before the howl of Febuary. beware little flowers that you don't freeze your tootsies......

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

7 posted 2003-02-03 06:19 PM

A sweet poem indeed, Joyce. I so long for Spring...Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

8 posted 2003-02-03 07:46 PM

Thanks Friends. The sun is out today and I see signs of spring all over. I just hope we don't have any setbacks. Love, Joyce

*Star*
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since 2003-02-03

Posts 32
Iowa

9 posted 2003-02-03 11:11 PM

Even though I love winter, your poem is great

and almost enough to make me want some nicer weather

aries_luv_ppl
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since 2001-09-20

Posts 1448
Universal Mind

10 posted 2003-02-04 04:08 PM

Library to go! Love it.

Maybe I am not praying...but I know...
You are always listening...to my soul...

Denise

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11 posted 2003-02-05 08:50 PM

Very beautiful, Joyce!

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

12 posted 2003-02-08 03:04 PM

Joyce~
This is simply D E L I G H T F U L !
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

13 posted 2003-02-08 03:17 PM

Thank you Star, Aries, Denise and Marge.

Spring has slowed down a bit. We have been having frost. I hope my babies make it. Love, Joyce

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

14 posted 2003-02-08 04:45 PM

Spring can't come soon enough for me. This was a joy to read! Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

15 posted 2003-02-21 04:54 AM

I guess nature is messed up here lately, especially in Florida...70 one day, 30 the next...it's crazy!

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