Spring has sprung again
With a burst of sunshine
Between old storm clouds and new rain
While life’s decor is being redesigned
Winter’s open wounds
Are washed clean
Last year’s fragile blooms
Are due back on the scene
Ivor Steven (c) October 2021
Spring has sprung again
With a burst of sunshine
Between old storm clouds and new rain
While life’s decor is being redesigned
Winter’s open wounds
Are washed clean
Last year’s fragile blooms
Are due back on the scene
Ivor Steven (c) October 2021
the circle of life – spring offers renewed hope
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What a way to welcome spring 😍
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Thank you Sadje 🌞😊🌏
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You’re welcome
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Lovely!
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stunning floral collection, the poem resonates … Tom sounds very similar to your fav singer/poet 🙂
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Very pretty picture of spring and new beginnings.
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A beautiful poem Ivor you dive in to spring as we are declining into winter ….the circle of life continues.💜
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Nicely optimistic
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Lovely, and welcome to your spring. 🙂
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Those colors are stunning Ivor!
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Yes ..spring colour in my courtyard 😊🌏
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What a lovely poem to welcome the most beautiful time of the year!
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Thank you Sam 😊🌏
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How wonderful…. ❤
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“While life’s decor is being redesigned” – what a gorgeous line, Ivor! Beaufully crafted poem! 🌺
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Thank you Eugenia.. and yes .. hopefully a new spring to help clean this covid pest 😊🌏
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Yes, for sure! 😊
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Where I live, winter is about to come, though I look forward to the spreading season.
Your poem was fresh from the garden, I enjoyed reading it!
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Thank you for your kind words 😊🌏
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Lovely poem ivory. Unfortunately couldn’t see the video.
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Thank you .. try your YouTube and enter .
Tom Waits , All The Is Green
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Fresh and beautiful. 🙂
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Thank you kindly 😊🌏
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Glad to hear spring has sprung where you are! We are enjoying some glorious Autumn sunshine! 🍁
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Both these seasons are glorious times of the year 😊🌏
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OH*MY*GOODNESS*GRACIOUS! YAY, spring! YAY, Ivor! Your photos, your poem, and Mr. Wait’s song are a beautiful tribute to spring! 🙂
🌞 💐 🌷 🌹 🌺 🌸 🌼 🌻 🌞
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PATS and RUBS to Sir Frankie! 🙂
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Thank you Carolyn … although just after I finished the poem it started raining , and hasn’t stopped since … me and Frankie got drenched !! 😊🌏🐶🌨💧☂️
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Oh! 😮 Hope you are dried by now! 🙂
I love when it rains! 🙂
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Wow so beautiful picture and poem!
Loved the last 4 lines dearly 💛
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Thank you Pragalbha .. another one of my double edged pieces … here I am using the beauty of a new spring, as a metaphor for our recovery/renewal from the clutches of ‘Covid’
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You are welcome! It is beautiful 💛
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😍🌏😊🤔
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Winter’s open wounds
Are washed clean
A great description of Spring. Your flowers are fabulous!
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Flowers are out despite the cold start to our spring ..
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Beautiful! Spring for you – winter for me in the Rocky Mountains. Lol 🙂
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Time hears no commands , the world spins and tilts … in due time we take our turn …
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Gorgeous flowers and a lovely, celebratory poem. ❤ Happy Spring, Ivor, and Frankie!
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Thank you Cheryl 😊🌏🌹
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I’m so glad its spring where you are Ivor! Its winter here, brrr! xo
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Oh … I don’t like winter either Carol …
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Thank you for reblogging my poem on your fabulous site ..
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