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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-04-17 06:41 PM

Awake, awake my sleepy head,
You'll miss it all if you lie abed.
A new neighbor is moving in
To the place that's too long empty been.
I waved at her, she dared not speak
Or lose the straw clutched in her beak.

Come we will bring some yarn and twine
As a welcoming gift for her to find.
The Ides of March have come and gone.
The days of spring are marching on.
Our winter guests are leaving too,
You must help me bid them fond adieu.

I saw them far up in the sky,
A flock of swans go flying by.
We earthbound creatures can only stare,
And wish them safe to their great somewhere.
We know not how they find their way,
But just as sure they'll be back some day.

Beneath our feet, above our heads,
Nature is stirring in dens and beds.
New life abounds and is waiting there,
For we who see, for we who care.
Up and about, let's romp in the dew.
A wondrous morn is awaiting you.

Joyce 3/26/2000

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

1 posted 2001-04-17 06:47 PM

Yes, and your poem reminded me of a spring morning with a hot cup of coffee and seeds to plant! THank you!

Kathleen Blake

"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

JLR
Senior Member

since 2001-02-04

Posts 1785

2 posted 2001-04-17 07:02 PM

It's supposed to snow here tomorrow...I'll read your poem again and try to stay warm. Thanks!

Speak when you are angry--and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret...Laurence J. Peter

Elizabeth

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Member Ascendant

since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

3 posted 2001-04-17 07:34 PM

I love spring!!!

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

4 posted 2001-04-18 11:37 AM

I visited my Dad this weekend and he has two new neighbors, courtesy of spring... a stray cat had two kittens at the barn... and a wren is nesting on his back porch. (Now if only his neighbors won't meet. *G*) This is lovely, Joyce!

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2001-04-18 11:46 AM

This has me clapping! Wonderful!

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2001-04-18 03:10 PM

Joyce,
This is a joy to read, enjoyed it very much.

Packratmike
Senior Member

since 2001-02-25

Posts 632
California, USA

7 posted 2001-04-18 04:04 PM

Very good!!! The first verse made me sit back and slap my knee...damn that was good!!! I was pulled right into this poem. Thanks for the great read.

Mike

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

8 posted 2001-04-18 04:56 PM

I truly appreciate all of your comments. Thank you so much. Joyce

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

9 posted 2001-04-18 05:16 PM

What at treat! I have neighbours too, and they return every year. They sit outside the window where my computer is, so I have fun watching! This was so beautifully homespun and warming, thanks Joyce.

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