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the Ozarks are bursting with green
the colors of spring on every hill
dazzling daffodils in bold yellows
cherry trees exploding in white
redbuds painted in pink buds
warm my tender heart
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the parade of spring
vibrant blossoms and colors
dance upon the hills
where red cardinals sing out
announcing spring’s arrival
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springtime
blossoms abound
lush greens cover the earth
witness to nature’s grand rebirth
wake up
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For Colleen’s latest poetry challenge #310, I chose to write three poems; a free verse, a tanka, and a Crapsey Cinquain, which is a five-line poem with a syllable structure of 2-4-6-8-2. The goal is to build drama in lines 1-4, then shift your focus in the fifth line.
As with many of you, the arrival of spring beckons me to get out and enjoy nature in all her glory. My body and soul awaken along with the birds to celebrate the arrival of spring. Hopefully, we won’t have any surprise snow storms, but some hard frosts are likely.
May your heart sing with joy!
writing to freedom 
Lovely!
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Thank you Cynthia!
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So, so, loved your poems Brad… Each beautifully composed that so complimented your photo’s from Last Spring… I personally cannot wait till Spring truly gets underway… Have a wonderful week Brad.. š š
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Thank you Sue. I’m so happy to see signs of spring and hope yours comes soon! š¼
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Snowing again today in our part of England. But Spring will arrive xx
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I’m grateful for our early spring but may not be when it’s 90 F in May!
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š³š„µ we don’t get that high even in the height of Summer. 24C, and we’re happy, lol if that. Only last year we had record highs. I did melt then, 29c to 30c, which is around your 90f . How hot in mid Summer do you go?
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upper 90s to low 100s in the last few years. šµ
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I’m happy with our English climate most days š.. that’s too hot for me.. š
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Too hot for me too! š
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Just beautiful Brad! š Your words and photos take me right to the feeling of Spring in the air – something we won’t be seeing here for quite a while until this snow melts.
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Thanks Tania! Yes, spring is bursting open here along with my heart. You might have to wait a while with all that snow! š
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So pretty. Sigh. We’re getting dumped on with more snow.
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Uggh! I’m sorry Alethea. Maybe you can borrow ours until yours shows up. š
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That would be nice š
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I can hear the excitement in your voice as spring graces the world with all its beauty. Thank you for these lovely images and beautiful words. Janet XX
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Absolutely Janet! Spring is bursting within and without! I’m glad you could share in the beauty and joy. Hugs…
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Beautiful these vivid words that evoke a powerful sense of spring! ā¤
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Thank you Layla. I’m delighted they conveyed the joy of spring’s arrival! š
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Thank you for your enthusiastic poetry and lovely photos. Just what I needed to read and see as we withstand 24 hours of rain + wet snow here in the Boston area!
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Thanks Will. I’m grateful my post could bring you some joy while you wait for spring.
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Exactly!!!
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Well, I’m a little jealous of the beauty you’re experiencing. It’s snowing in New York right now. I’m glad you’re imagination is feeling green!
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Thanks Gigi. I’m excited for springs arrival. We have lots of blossoms and early flowers, just not green hills yet. I hope you see signs of spring soon in NY!
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How beautiful!
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Thank you Cindy! š
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Lovely
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Thank you and welcome.
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Nicely done, Brad.
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Thank you Anneli!
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These are gorgeous!
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Thank you Stacey!
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What a delightful poem Brad! Such a beautiful ode to spring ! š
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Thank you Cindy! š
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Always! š
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This is wonderful Brad! I always look forward to your posts.
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Thanks Tara. That makes me happy. š
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A most joyous celebration in images and verse! šøš¼šø
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Thanks for joining the party Michele! š¼
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You are welcome, Brad. My kind of party!
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Beautiful Brad, Thankyou for sharing your joyful words and photos! We can all be so grateful for nature sharing her courage with us each yearā¦ time and time again! We are full into spring here in southern Spain now, buds coming out everywhere! I feel weāve finished with our cold stint and now to get out our summer wardrobešššŗ horray! Much love x
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Celebrating nature and spring always makes me happy. I’m glad you’re enjoying spring’s arrival in Spain. I’m not quite ready for summer, but very happy for spring! ššŗ
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Early the other morning, I heard the birds singing, and it made me smile so big. Hearing their morning song signals the arrival of spring and the awakening of my soul, too, Brad. I feel like I have a pep in my step these days, and I am looking forward to closing the door on a dark winter and enjoying the fragrances and beauty of spring. We are so close! I hope the sun is shining on you today, my friend. HNS š
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Thank you dear Tanya. I’m delighted that spring has arrived to warm your soul and step. š Yes, the sun is shining on and in me today! HNS š
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Hi Brad,
Your pictures are gorgeous! I love your writing also.
Blessings!
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Thank you Ana. š
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Beautiful read!
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Thanks!
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Ah lucky you, Brad, going into spring. We are in autumn now and I much prefer spring.
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Thanks Robbie. Yes, I love spring, and autumn is a close second for me.
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What beautiful color and detail! Your poems and pictures are like music. Thank you for the joy!
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You’re most welcome and thanks for the awesome compliment JoAnna!
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Loving those Cherry blossoms and Maple Tree buds! Your poems are lovely and fill me with the sense of Springā¦ š
Were you saying that itās not that green this particular year? Or is it just not quite yet? Your pictures and poetry are lovely.
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Thank you Ka. I’m glad you could feel the excitement with me. We aren’t quite as green yet this year, but lots of buds & blossoms. š¼
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Beautiful poetry! Spring is such a lovely time of yearšøš·
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Agreed Cornelia. Spring is a wonderful time to experience rebirth. š¼
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Your images are so powerful! The one of the cherry blossoms especially gladdens my heart. Makes me want to paint it.
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Thank you Deborah. I hope you do paint them!
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Amen, Brad! What a beautiful post…words…photos! I may, just a teeny tiny bit, miss when winter is over and spring is in the air!! But I wouldn’t change it…no…not at all!
Hope all good things come to you, Brad!
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Ha, ha. I’m glad you like your weather Lorrie. As much as I don’t love the cold, I do love the change of seasons with spring and fall being my favorites.
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I get it, Brad. Winter to Spring was one of my favorites!
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I absolutely enjoyed your beautiful poems – each one at a time, bring up the Joy of Spring and the beauty it brings. Beautiful pictures too.
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Thank you Pragalbha. I’m glad you can share in the joys of spring.
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