a camellia grows

a camellia grows

A Poem by dan
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spring may have finally arrived...do you wanna bet?

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up through a crack in the suntanned cement

a white flower sprouts,

its petals are bent.

attracting a hummingbird, stopping to sip…

but not one robin to announce

and identify the

dawning of spring

blooming late.

 

dan © 2015

 

© 2015 dan


Author's Note

dan
ignore my correctly used grammar

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Winter always seems to last too long, doesn't it? Even when it is mild, as it was here. Yesterday I awoke to snow, but by the time I left work it had all gone away.

Hummingbirds are great announcers for spring. And bees.

I love the little white flower pushing through a crack of a suntanned sidewalk.

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

And that sidewalk is still working on his tan...even though it doesn't have to worry about tan lines.. read more
Michelle Coleman

9 Years Ago

You're welcome.
hehehe..."ignore my correctly used grammar" - well said!

sometimes spring can come unannounced and then it leaves you temporarily without a farewell. guess this was just a teaser of what is coming! very lovely.

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Nadia. I've bookmarked your page and will reciprocate by reading some of your work. I app.. read more
Nadia Gerassimenko

9 Years Ago

Thank you. I have added you. I am looking forward to reading your wonderful writings. Haha..and alwa.. read more
dan

9 Years Ago

I received your friend request and am accepting it, then I'm headed to your page to read something o.. read more
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Anticipation, it's making you wait. Nature's foreplay? :))) Quite lovely, Dan

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

I've been anticipating spring since November. That's a little too much foreplay, I'm ready for the r.. read more
Michelle Coleman

9 Years Ago

Nature's foreplay. I like that. 😄
I was going to stop and smell the flower but I was too busy looking for the robins. I enjoyed this very much dan.

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

FT, Yes now all that's needed is some real spring weather...I'll even gladly take the rain, so long .. read more
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Things are always the most glorious when we spend time and effort waiting for them. Beautiful chirping lyricism dear Dan!!

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

ms, Thank you so much for the review. Well, spring should indeed be special considering the lengthy .. read more
I hope those robbins find you soon my friend. Hurry Spring!

:) Julie

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

I hope you're enjoying your perfect weather, I'm fairly certain that our spring will soon be rainy, .. read more
oh those robins will come...they are on their way...soon.....soon......

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

Jacob, Thank you kindly for the review, always good to hear from you. take care...dan
I fondly remember those springs...you just knew when you saw a robin! We used to have a nest in our trellis by our back porch, and the eggs are such a beautiful hue of blue!

I enjoyed the attention of the hummingbird, too...here's hoping your melancholy will soon dissipate to higher temps!

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

Kelly, And it's going down to 20 overnight. Nice spring, eh? Thank you for the nice review, it's alw.. read more
Kelly Scheppers

9 Years Ago

We've gotta find a way of getting you into some 70 degree plus weather!!!!! Hang in there, my frien.. read more
LOL @ the Author's note - that was deliberate right?
Im not to familiar with the robin's connection with the arrival of Spring Dan, do they have to announce Spring or be around for its arrival?
Sounds here as if you're giving us a warning to expect Winter to have a few punches left in it. Done inimitably as only you can, Dan , the main man...
:))

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

Yes, the slightly-satirical author's note was deliberate, just a brief chuckler. Here in the northea.. read more
Reminds me of the spring we all wish was here! I like how descriptive you are. It's not as common as it should be so thank you for that :) Thank you for sharing, what a lovely read! Can't wait to read more of your work. :)

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

Yes, I live in western PA and I fully expect we'll be getting more snow in this winter from hell. I .. read more
RiverRei

9 Years Ago

I live in Central Michigan (not the Peninsula) so I know how you feel. We were able to enjoy about t.. read more

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