Revival

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Farewell to winter's gloomy days

for spring brings lighter hours

and bulbs that slept beneath cold earth

burst forth in comely flowers.

Up from the dark our snowdrops creep

their white bells coyly ringing

while daffodils in frilly frocks

sway to the blackbirds singing.

Away the freeze, come soon some warmth

my bones I feel them aching

and like my garden I too search

for sun to soothe my waking.

Reviews

[Wanda Vergara-Yates]

My internet freaked as I previously "reviewed," so I messaged you my brutally honest thoughts. Here is the public version that also is important:

Awesome theme, well written. Like me, you have a "way with words" that speaks deeply and sure. Nice pacing also. My internal reader sped and slowed, rose and fell, feeling warmth and chill. I am seated in your garden - I witness the struggle between the early blooms and the frost that tries to hide them.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Wanda, I really appreciate your thoughts. Sorry to hear your Internet freaked, that happens to me too sometimes and it is frustrating. Pleased to meet you on my page and many thanks for your very encouraging review.

Chris

[Dave]

Chris - this is delightful! Today is the first day of Spring and I relish it. The crocuses springing up the daffodils swaying in the afternoon breeze. Perhaps best of all, the robins singing away.

Take care my friend - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave for checking this one out. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Dave]

Oh my YES!! It sure shines much better than the doom and gloom that we get on the news.
THANK YOU - Chris
Continue to take care - Dave

[GrayHalwk]

Your are very articulate and kind, walking through time we get to taste all kinds of wine.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your response. All good wishes.

Chris

[Relic]

Yup, can't top any of the others. Excellent poem, Chris. :D

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Tim, many thank yous. Pleased you enjoyed my classical jaunt. Keep well.

Chris

[Carola]

very appealing, lyrical, classical poetry i would expect nothing less from you christine.
hope my poetry will eventually reach your level.
love it !
cheerio carola

[Chris Shaw]

carola, you offer me so much encouragement here and I thank you for it. All good wishes.

read morecarola, you offer me so much encouragement here and I thank you for it. All good wishes.

Chris

[R.E. Ray]

A classical form and flow that sings like a coming spring, Chris. As I read this poem, I hear birds in the flower box at my window. The gray lingers but the birds tell me green and all the colors of flowers will soon arrive. Thanks for keeping the hope alive in this poem. We love the classics and spring.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Robert. We all need some hope at the moment. Your thoughts akwats appreciated.
read moreMany thanks Robert. We all need some hope at the moment. Your thoughts akwats appreciated.

Take care.

Chris

[R.E. Ray]

You're welcome, Chris.

[Gee]

Love it. Trips off the tongue so easily, and yes, God speed some warmth.
Hi Chris, hope all is well with you :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Gee. Like everyone else, apprehensive for what lies ahead. Keep you and yours safe.

Chris

[Gee]

Fear not Chris it will sort itself out. Just need LFC to win the league :))

[Gee]

Have just posted a " cheery" pandemic piece :))

[Chris Shaw]

See your priorities match those of him indoors :))

[Gee]

LOL, got to prioritise Chris, family, footy, footy, footy, footy, food :))

[barleygirl]

This is everything about where I'm at these days! I made it thru the drudge of winter & now I'm sitting on the cusp of spring, watching every new explosion of new growth abound! One cannot check too often to watch each bud burst out a little more, day by day. Just this morning I ordered some tomato, pepper, cucumber, & melon seedlings becuz I'm too impatient to wait for these damn seeds to grow! (I have some nice broccoli in a sunny window, tho!) Sorry for my rambling . . . you need to post a warning, this poem may incite muddy puttering (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Margie, thank you for your thoughts. Give those dawgs of yours an extra cuddle from me.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

well done as always Christine ... you are inspiring to say the least ... i read and sat a while in warmth and serenity .. how we do love Spring ... all the blooms and birds returning ... well done ... great stuff ...

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mr E, if I gave you a breath of spring in a troubled world, then my spirits are lifted too. Take care.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Another beautiful offering from you, in a classical form that I so happen to love. I love just love the colours you give spring and there is just so much to love in this poem by way of daffodils in frilly frocks, blackbirds singing and sleeping bulbs bursting. Your treasure house of lovely words is always overflowing and I maintain that you are the most awesome nature poet here. This kitty would love to prance around in that divine garden of yours, my most gifted friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Ditzy, how I would love you to prance around in my garden. You would be sharing it with Myron, but I'm sure our feline won't mind. Thank you for your lovely review. Look after yourself kitty kat.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

And you too, stay safe my dear friend.

[Laura Kate]

Beautiful! I just love the imagery and can see the daffodils dancing. I'm also waiting for warmer days Chris, it has been a long winter!
Laura.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear LauraKate, thank you for your lovely review. All good wishes, and take care.

Chris