Carol A. Hand
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After waiting patiently through summer, fall, and snow
a mystery of the willow is finally revealed
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Catkins bloom on swaying branches as gentle breezes blow
answering my question about gender, an enigma unsealed
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now that the eagerly anticipated spring has belatedly begun
she reaches gracefully toward the morning sun
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A lone tulip emerges amid the ferns during these warming days
her petals open oh so slightly – a response to my loving gaze?
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Ah what is that sweet gentle scent I’ve not noticed in the past
Bleeding hearts are nodding to unveil their spring gifts at last
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Voices from the Margins 
Lovely poem and wonderful blog. I’m looking forward to following.
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Angie. I look forward to reading more of your work, too. 🙂
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You are welcome!
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Great pics!
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Thank you for your kind words, Poetpas. 🙂
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You’re welcome CAH
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Loveliness!
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Thank you so much, Cindy, ❤
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❤️Such a beautiful post.
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Bethany. ❤
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Wonderful garden, dear Carol! True spring spirit! 🙂
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Dear Maria, thank you so much for your thoughtful, lovely comments. 🙂
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🙂
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Ah, the bleeding hearts are beautiful. I’ve never seen these before. And your poem is a fine compliment to them.
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Thank you for your kind words, Peter. I’m glad you discovered bleeding hearts. They’re one of the first things to bloom here and grow despite the ever-changing weather. (I wonder if they sense a kindred spirit?)
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Carrie. ❤
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Beautiful, vibrant spring time! So lovely paired with your words!
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Wow. Nice. 🙂
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Lovely, lovely Carol!
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments, Cynthia. ❤
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Finally, spring has found you! Love the intensity of the bleeding heart…
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Thank you so much for your lovely, thoughtful comments, Annette. 🙂
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Beautiful. …All are beautiful
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Riffatwajid. ❤
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Beautiful and uplifting poem and photos, Carol!
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Annika. ❤
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Lovely photos and words, Carol. Finally, the Spring reawakens and smiles on us. 🙂
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Diana, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. Spring is still fickle here. Frost is still a risk…
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…All are beautiful
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Kenneth. 🙂
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Lovely, lovely Carol!
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Thank you for your kind words, Aristo. 🙂
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…All are beautiful …All are beautiful
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Harold. 🙂
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…All are beautiful
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Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
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…All are beautiful
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Thank you for your kind words, Jeffrey.
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…All are beautiful …All are beautiful
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Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
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…All are beautiful …All are beautiful
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Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
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