As seasons change in nature's harmony,
one disappears as another comes into view,
my winter doldrums are about to leave me,
as the frost changes into morning dew.
The snow banks are melting ever so slowly,
trickling streams of water down the hill,
running gently into the farmer's duck pond,
nearby are remnants of the old saw mill
The pastures and meadows are still barren,
soon new life will be blooming all around,
the echoing silence of the harsh Winter,
will change to nature's re-birthing sound.
The scent of wood burning will soon be gone,
replaced by sweet fragrances in the air,
butterflies will leave there safe cocoons,
and the black bear will leave the lair.
I watch as the winter weather fades away,
as my mind slips into the warmth of Spring,
as the colors of nature fill my senses,
with all the flowers April showers bring.
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Written February 21st, 2005
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I am sorry - I missed reading this before the contest closed. I tried to get to all of them at least once. Some great imagery here. I am in the process of judging now. Thanks for entering
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Ah, thank you for the wonderful comment, and no you weren't ranting. I so appreciate your comment. Take care, Sandy
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Wow, amazing description on the changing feelings as the seasons change. I feel the same way to when it comes to the smells of nature, though I associate buring wood more with the fall. Anyways, I really enjoyed this poem since I pay way too much attention to the seasons. My friends think I'm crazy because of it! Good job and sorry about the ranting.
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Thank you for the wonderful comments. I am so glad you enjoyed and turned tour thoughts to spring. Take care, Sandy
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Aww this is a beautiful poem all about spring
Lovely natural write- thanks for commenting on mine Yeah he is a nice guy
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Thank you so much for the wonderful comments. I hope the prayers are beginning to help. The power of prayer is so awesome. You and you wife keep that faith strong. God Bless you my friend and brother in Christ. Take care, Sandy
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Oh Sandy we’ve just had a week long of a Siberian Winter here (got some awesome photographs too). But oh my what a time in life for this, the seasons of life are much alike the seasons of the soul yes. Springtime Summer Autumn Winter Snowfall Rainfall Sunshine and fierce storms and hurricanes and all.
I was inspired with nice quote tonight to follow this one maybe, “it takes but a moment an instant to destroy harmony peace and balance and an eternity to put this right again” Once again alike your seasons here. God Bless you
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Thank you so much Cookie for your lovely comment. I do appreciate it. God Bless you. Take care, Sandy
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Lovely! I can smell this one!
Thank you for sharing and I'm glad that we're both in God's view! -
I forgot to tell you, be careful around those bears.
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Thank you again Ann. It is midnight and I have another page to answer. I think I shall leave it till tomorrow. My eyes are getting sleepy and I am yawning every 2 minute. Take care my sweet dear friend. God Bless, Sandy
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Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care, Sandy
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This is beautiful Sandy, you can write the most lovely visual nature poems...I can even smell them and this one is no exception!
Now this is the stanza I love:
The scent of wood burning will soon be gone,
replaced by sweet fragrances in the air,
butterflies will leave there safe cocoons,
and the black bear will leave the lair.
Only the "black bear" can stay in his lair,
have seen one or two, scary 
maybe brown, lol, but none the less, I kept my distance,lol...all the best in the contest my friend, be well and God bless you, Love, Annie
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This is a really good poem. The anticipation of spring...I know that feeling well. Thanks for entering.
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Very sweet
A lovely little poem, so it seems pedantic to mention several spelling mistakes and grammatical errors, but I have now!
Luv,
Robin.
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