Everywhere I look growth is peeking
Mole holes where I planted my bulbs deep
Snow flies in not fit for keeping
Winter photobombs on spring’s illustrious pose
My one ancient crocus stands its ground
Often a single poem bears more weight than prose
Patience blooms only in the repeats of my labor
Soil unattended gives no thanks
Next year those moles will see not one ounce my favor
Meanwhile beauty elsewhere steals my vision
Deceit paints with hues and muted tones
Geese heard above heralds a promising diversion
Decided I like tercets today. Open link at dversepoets on this first day of spring! We had a bit of snow earlier this week, but temps rising tomorrow, and then declining again!
Very nice Mary! Love this line… Soil unattended gives no thanks,,,
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Ah, I know you love the soil! The k you Dwight!
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Yes, I do.
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Love the spring and false spring sesson. Can’t wait to see spring’s blooming colors.
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It is emerging slowly! Thank you!
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Very nice sound in describing those moles in the midst of coming spring. I like the description of the snow that is not fit for keeping, how the crocus stands its ground and heralding geese.
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Thank you Frank!
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I’m quite partial to tercets too, Mary, and enjoyed the moles and bulbs in your poem. I love the lines:
‘Winter photobombs on spring’s illustrious pose
My one ancient crocus stands its ground
Often a single poem bears more weight than prose’.
We have a single crocus in our garden too. No geese yet, but two pairs of ducks visited this week!
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Get hard to grow anything with moles around! Thank you Kim!
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This is absolutely stunning, Mary! 💝 I love; “Often a single poem bears more weight than prose.” 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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I know that crocus. This poem feels like determined struggle, perseverance. I like it!
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Thank you!
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Those moles can certainly stop some of the bulbs from bloom
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