Spring has arrived or
at least is knocking at my door,
a familiar fever starts
deep within my bones.
Green things are calling,
they're singing out my name,
the sap begins to rise,
creating a primordial need.
I must plant something,
to cast them into the wind,
to plant them in the ground,
to nurture and to watch grow.
Garbed in robes of colors,
accented in shades of greens,
short or tall, thin or thick,
I love them all.
I must go today,
to that garden in the yard
to feel the warming earth
beneath fingers and nails.
It is a sickness, I am told,
that happens about this time
every year, I hope there is
never a cure for my dirty nails.
Author notes
The phrase made me think of the yard work I do at our local food bank. I am creating flower beds, planting trees and an herb garden for the use of our patrons. I do this because I love gardening and live in an apartment complex where there is no access to a garden. This last year I was unable to work in the yard due to problems with foot surgery and it looks to be the same this year as I need surgery on my foot again. I am an extremely frustated gardener because of this.
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A contest entry
- Dirty Fingernails by Polaja.
700 points, ended April 5, 2007, 30 entries
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I like the way you have interpreted dirty fingernails as a positive thing instead of a negative ... I have never really been good at gardening ... although I used to try and help my grandfather in his garden ... I always got weeds and plants confused *smiles* ... thankyou for your entry and I hope your gardening goes well and you get better quickly enough to get back into it.
Good luck
Polly -
this a very nicely written poem it flows so wel together, it makes me waant ot go out and get dirty.
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Merry meet,
Thank you for your applause and thank you for taking the time to comment on my poetry. I really appreciate it.
Amythest
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this is quite a good poem it flows well and has a gd style congratulations on a good write keep writing your ok j
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Wow, this gives me a whole new perspective on gardening. Great Write! I loved it!
By the words in your reply below 'Merry Meet' I would assume that you are Wiccan. Am I correct? Maybe I am wrong and you just like the greeting. However, I think I am going to view your profile and maybe I will figure it out then.
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Merry meet mistress,
Thank you very much for your applause and for taking the time to comment on my work. I really do appreciate it.
Gardening has become a passion of mind. I have four passions (not including my family of course) gardening, birds, penguins(which are birds but a seperate passion) and Westies.
Yes, I am Wiccan of the Celtic path.
Amythest
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I feel that urge right now to plant and play in the dirt. I can't though...not till mid-April when I know the freezes are over. Our weather is odd because we've been known to have snow in May..Start seeds in small containers in your apartment on the window sill.
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Merry meet bear,
Thank you for commenting on my work. I appreciate your taking the time to do this. I know that frustration, I live in Montana and have been known to have snow in July.
Amythest
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This...
This is a cool poem. I love how people can just write about anything in there life it's just so awesome to be able to express yourself that way. Great poem.
A MURDEROUS LAMENT <\33 -
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Merry meet Lament,
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my work. I appreciate that.
Amythest
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Uplifting
I believe your poem speaks for all of us garden fanatics. Whether we have a small box garden on a patio or several acres. You made me feel the emotions of the pleasure of gardening, the NEED to work the earth. Your idea was well presented and very nicely rounded out. I do enjoy this very much...thank you for speaking for the "addicted" gardeners.
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Merry meet joybug,
thank you for your applause and for taking the time to comment on my work. I appreciate that. Your more than welcome, I don't mind speaking for the addicted gardners, after all, as addictions go, this is fairly mild.
Amythest
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superior ! unique and flowing just like a water fall. excellent piece !
audry
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Merry meet fingers,
Thank you very much for your applause and for taking the time to comment on my work. I appreciate that. I'm glad that you like it.
Amythest
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I as well enjoy my dirty nails lol... Your flow of words was very enjoyalbe. I really like this one very much. Spring is here and I to am looking forward to playing in the dirt.
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Merry meet lady,
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. I appreciate that. I wish I could get out, but alas, I am stuck.
Amythest
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There are two spelling mistakes in this poem ... 'familiar' and 'primordial' are both spelt wrong ...
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Merry meet,
*ACK* Sorry about that. I really hate the spell checker here at AP. I'll fix that.
Amythest
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NOT EXACTLY WHAT I EXPECTED WITH POEM STILL VERY GOOD,
I must go today,
to that garden in the yard
to feel the warming earth
beneath fingers and nails.
It is a sickness, I am told,
that happens about this time
every year, I hope there is
never a cure for my dirty nails.
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Merry meet Seltz,
Sorry my poem wasn't exactly what you were expecting. I glad that you still found it good. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Amythest
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I love to plant things in a garden and nurse them to their full potential. This reminded me that spring is indeed here and ready for me to begin my yearly planting of beautiful flowers and a place to take the mind away when it needs a break. Dirty nails are indeed my favorite thing about spring!
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Merry meet witch,
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my work.
I'm going to be a frustated gardner again this year since my Dr. won't let me go back to work. I miss the yard and working at the food bank. It was always interesting.
Amythest
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