Finally Spring Snippets

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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