Blackbird, first one up,
Celebrates the arrival of an early spring morning.
Saluting the dawn
With vocal acrobatics.
He must also feel a lightness in his heart,
As Winter reluctantly begins to recede.
She still clings on to the wet, cold ground,
Refusing to slip beneath,
Until she has pierced ribs and toes
With her icy fingernails
A few more times.
It's a day to embrace the small things!
To go outside
And drink in the early spring sights:
Crocuses adorn flowerbeds and parks
With jewel colours and delicate petals.
Daffodils gingerly open paper-like
Cases, to reveal honey scented
Stamens.
Spring is still weak from her
Long time away,
But she has
Fire inside,
And as each colour
Suppresses the dark winter shadows,
She gains strength
To finally chase away
Her savage cold cousin.
About the Creator
Deborah Robinson
I'm new to the 'writing for real' scene. Previously, I've kept my poetry and writing under wraps in a fancy notebook, but now I've decided to give it a proper go!
I hope you enjoy my work.
Thanks, Deborah.
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Comments (3)
I loved the vocal acrobatics, that was brilliant! This was a beautifully written poem!
Ah Spring. Currently, Spring and Winter are fighting over late February in the lead up to March. Beautiful work 🤗
Fantastic!!! Loved it!!!💖💖💕