Written for @dVersePoets at OpenLinkNight this last Tuesday of January . . .
nestled days gone by
snowdrops fall and fall again
days grow longer and longer
now at the half-way mark
winter
turns toward spring
and I
wishing for
kindness of spirit
and lasting patience
finding rest
at the feet of my home’s hearth
enduring
waiting
willing
for flowers to bloom
pushing out from the frozen dark ground
from this winter’s barren soil
unfolding
a simple Irish wish
a spark for my spirit to do the same
bloom
bloom
bloom
even on the harshest winter day!
Shadowleaves on Lake Ann 
bloom bloom bloom…that sums it up! we are waiting for Spring too.
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I’m still waiting for winter to come here, I have to confess… because I haven’t had my fill of skiing yet. But I can understand the frustration and longing for spring. I especially liked those single words building on each other:
enduring
waiting
willing
for flowers to bloom
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…what a lovely, lovely write… and that “bloom, bloom, bloom” has truly created a positive impact… thanks for a refreshing poem today… I have enjoyed it… smiles…
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Yes to bloom bloom bloom 🙂
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Thank you!! . . . and yes, I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
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There can be no spring without the immense inwarding and retreat of winter. Until we’ve fully gone and lingered there, I don’t think we can appreciate this sort of prayer. Very nice.
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Puts me in mind of James Joyce, with his Leopold Bloom in ULYSSES. A lovely poem, a terrific sentiment; thanks for the soft ride.
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Glen, thank you for your kind words! Honored for your thoughts . . . with warm kindness and gratitude! Enjoy this upcoming spring! –joanie
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Oh well said!
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Thank you so much for taking time to stop by . . . with my gratitude!
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Your words are a close echo of my heart and mind these days…wow, really rings true and authentic. Beautiful.
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Thank you Hannah for your kind words and I am glad that you enjoyed it!
PEACE — joanie
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Oh, yes to that bloom bloom bloom. I like your addition of “a simple Irish wish”.
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Thank you Maureen! And I love the Irish green come spring! I used to tell my daughter that St. Patrick’s Day was when the elves would come out and paint the whole landscape green!
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bloom…bloom…bloom… yep…can’t wait as well and it starts a bit already over here…soon the world will have their spring dress on… loving it
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Thank you Claudia for taking time to visit and share your comments. Yes, I can’t wait either — been a long winter and I am 120% ready for warm green!
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