Too Soon

her optimistic footsteps
went searching
walking on winding pathways
through to green grassy slopes
dusted with winter icing

into the darker woodland
for a first glimpse of spring
in clumps of delicate beauty
in sight of waters of the
fast flowing Thames

but they were still sleeping
not ready to waken and show
their pretty bell shaped flowers
signaling new beginnings

so she gifted me a necklace
with three tiny snowdrops
suspended from a silver chain
with a kiss and a promise
that photographs would follow
another day

Author's Note

Cliveden- a snowdrop walk

Reviews

[redd Brick Keshner]

I do find myself quick of step in the melt of late winter, as the sliver of sun chisels away to release specks of colour, freeing greens and browns… but for many days the signs are few and little. Anticipatory🙏🏻🕊

[Desert Knave]

The imagery is indeed so very clear and pretty. Well done. ~Jim

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jim. Looking for spring. It still hasn’t arrived. I appreciate your words.

read moreThank you Jim. Looking for spring. It still hasn’t arrived. I appreciate your words.

Chris

[A.H.]

wonderful writing with great imagery. Nature is beautiful so is your words. a well crafted, delightful write. enjoyed reading this, thanks Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for stopping by and leaving a kind review. You are appreciated AH. Pleased you enjoyed my poem.

Chris

[Starr]

I can't wait until spring, I love the warmer air.

[Chris Shaw]

Me too. Spring can’t come soon enough. Many thanks for your review Starr.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful imagery. Powerful and well crafted.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Thomas for all your encouragement. Happy Tuesday.

Chris

[Gee]

I for one cannot wait for the warmth of spring. 10 hour days on s****y construction sites are doing nowt for my aching bones :)
Another fine write

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Gee. I don’t envy you construction sites in winter. Roll on spring. Pleased you enjoyed the poem.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

The promises of snowdrop showing early signs of spring. Promises of renewal and fresh beginnings

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you PB. Roll on spring. Looking forward to it.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Me too. We’ve had a couple days where it has been 50 ferh and yesterday was 62 so I’m indeed ready for spring

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris ... with a Kiss of Snow drops on a silver chain... I became a soft Rain until the beginning of May. My Favorite Treasure... tucked away. softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, you are a treasure. Thank you so much for stopping by. 🌹

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Nice writing Chris. Your write seemed like paganism for me which I like, back to nature, a sense of freedom and a feeling of tranquility.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. Pleased you stopped by. All the best.

read moreThank you Andrew. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. Pleased you stopped by. All the best.

Chris

[Writergurl]

This is a wonderful write, love the imagery you write with.
I can't wait for spring to come.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for all your lovely reviews recently. Much appreciated.

Chris