Snow Drops

Iv'e been wanting to write a long awaited poem of coming Spring since late winter. My husband and I noticed a robin had built a nest on our front door light. No front yard work for us.

 

Snow Drops

Snow drops with your snow shine,

 dear crocus, dainty grace.

Hope's -Healing-heart-song

 midst shadows cold,

 melt the wind the rain.

Tonight’s anticipation, 

of flowers coming soon,

 I sit by hearth of flame.

 Counting the days of the calendar

every worker bee arrives anew.

Fruit -Tree bouquets, 

Sing their fragrance,

 first cherry blossoms true.

Robin upon front door lantern,

built her nest,

 laid four eggs blue, 

No more waiting

 in hibernation 

Sunshine playful calls!

Peel off layers.  

Throw off the cloak.

look to the dark soil sweet.

Days stretching longer, 

pull every creature along;

 let winter gently flee.

Faith

-Rare, fragrant, wondrous;

welcome possibilities. 

My sigh,awaiting;

 to crown midst glory. 

you rule!

Queen- verdant- spring,

Author's Note

Did a little editing and the punctuation may not be perfect. Took our the few smaller font lines. Thank you to those who were so kind and seemed to like it.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

' Days stretching longer, ~ pull every creature along; ~ let winter gently flee.'

Who cares about punctuation when the beauty of your words about our wonderful world is expressed this way! Your pleasure oozes from each and every line of this poem, Kathy.. and i just want to bathe in them!!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

To be able to have pleasure within the intricacy of God's beauty is so freeing and lovely. Nature is intricate and it is an inheritance to we people. I love what you said in your review! Also the punctuation thing was me just trying to relay the thoughts as I saw them. Your sweet to point out that the feelings expressed are important. Thanks for your kind words!
Blessings emmajoy.

[emmajoy]

My absolute pleasure.. I'm never happier than just wandering over the fields and hills around here, stopping, gazing, thinking.. and above all, feelings. Nowt wrong in that. Every blade of grass, every muddy puddle, every bare tree or laden.. all... breathtaking. I could to on.. but, won't! x

[Kathy Van Kurin]

I'm with you! I'll bet we would look funny walking around fussing over all the charms about us. Have a wonderful day dear lady. God bless ya. Kathy

[emmajoy]

We could, we could... give me tall trees and pure streams instead of ginormous buildings and crammed roads any day! Let's make a dream-thought date, Okay?!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

I am so cool with that! Dreams are the best. Love them by the way.
Bless you until next poem visit.
Kathy

[McEltic]

spring is near we’re having a warm spell here and when I go out before sunup I can hear the Cardinals singing. Can’t wait to get out and get the yard ready for spring flowers :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

McEltic,
You know I think the joy is the knowing! Waiting and anticipating every good gift and acting. Let us find our place to dig and work the ground. I know you will enjoy your garden!
blessings,
Kathy

[Fran Marie]

a lovely poem anticipating springtime in all its glory....after reading about robins and flowers and the renewal spring offers,,i am so yearning for springs arrival

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Fran Marie,
There is much delight in every season but the winter season is one which it takes a relaxed and accepting attitude to find it. I know that we all look forward to the gentle comfort and newness of warmth and growth with Springs special charms.
I appreciate the birds nest and flowers too. I hope that you continue to dream of Spring! And I enjoyed your lovely review.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Fran Marie]

you are so welcome my friend

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Ahhh so beautiful
Love your work

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Juliespenhere,
I hope that my words invite inspiration for I am just one in many voices. I guess we all look and for inspiration as best we can. Thank you and Blessings,
Kathy

[Neville]

Ah' 'Erithacus Rubecula' how amazing is that. We had a swallow build its nest around a naked light bulb last year just outside our porch in our little mountain hide away in Bulgaria. But enough of that.... What an absolute delight to stumble upon these fine words in mid November, which is my least favourite month and as I too, eagerly anticipate all that the coming Spring promises......Bravo Kathy........Neville

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Neville Pettett,
Oh my, you have the name of the snow drop! I am tickled. I get what your saying, November is a waiting month somehow. summer has spun down and winter has not fully blown in, much less another spring. But, oh we need it's nurturing warmth and hope. Your review is lovely and its nice to read ones like yours that are just a note of thankfulness.
Blessings, and thanks for reading and commenting.
Kathy

[Neville]

'Galanthus' Kathy..................................my pleasure

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Your cute! Blessings to ya and see you next time.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

I know it August - but came across this and loved it! The imagery, content and nostalgic poetic theme throughout, to me was sentimentally charming … :-)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Phil Oz O'fee,
Yes it is fun to take yourself out of the current reality. Getting to be the culmination of Summer and Snow Drops was the culmination of winter. So nice to hear from ya!
Kathy
and thanks for your thoughtful input. Blessings....

[Carol Cashes]

"Peel off the layers.
Throw off the cloak.
look to the dark soil sweet."

Spoken like a true green thumb...well done.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Carol Cashes,
The days are extended, soil inviting. Seeds cry out; "give us a place to sprout!"
The great sun is bright, the heat welcoming; I shall just plant and enjoy summer's treat!
Bless your thoughtful review and thanks so much for visiting and reading.
I wish you good and of course good in your summer.
Blessings,
Kathy

[writ rajat]

very fascinating poem to read enthrall able

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Writ Rajat,
You are so nice to read and leave your kind comment. I like to think anything I might write is "entrall able." What a fun phrase!
Thank you so much for coming by and reading.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Alisa Js]

Thank you for sharing this most descriptive piece...

Most enjoyable read.

Wishing you well.

Alisa

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Alisa js,
Thanks for your taking a little time to read, it is always so nice. The little narcissus, or snowdrops are just really super special. Iv'e wanted to write something and it had to be done!
I hope that you find lots to be inspired by and blessings to ya!
Kathy

[Zugzwang]

Hi Kathy,
It's winter where I am now and it's great. But here the winters are very mild, like a long spring. The way your poem documents the returning plants and animals makes it a great read, and the alliteration hopes- hearts- healing was a lot of fun.
I see you're a lover of nature and its always great just to take it all in and experience the beauty.
Great to read your work.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Yes, I think we all can get something good from the multi-faceted diamond which nature really is: Especially when Spring begins to show itself!
I hope that your winter continues to be just as wonderful as it sounds. You say the winters are very mild, like a long spring. Wow, that sounds awesome!
Blessings, to you.
Kathy

[Zugzwang]

Yes Kathy, it is awesome!
But the summers are brutal...you can't have everything!
Cheers
Z