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

[Ayesha]

From where I come, we have troublesome winters and equally troublesome summers. But what remains evergreen is the vegetation. Different sorts in different climates. And the variety is beautiful.
But I can totally understand what it feels like to have a disgustingly frosty and bleak winter. And also sympathize with your anticipation of spring. The poem though amazing as always.💙

[Chris Shaw]

Ayesha, I thank you for your lovely review. All good wishes.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

and so say all of us............

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. A little bit of warmth goes a long way. Today I have heard the temperature might climb a little. That will be a blessing. All the best.

Chris

[Lorry]

That's all very well and good for you Chris, but did you take into consideration, that from South to North, Spring travels at 8 miles per day?
So where others see this as a beautiful reprieve from harshest winter, i see 6 to 8 more bloody weeks of it!
Beautiful words all the same though😀

[Chris Shaw]

Aw Lorry, sorry to rub your nose in it. I have heard that temperatures down here in the south could be increasing this week. So very welcome. Now you know we are all southern softies down here and can't handle the cold as well as you hard nuts of the North. Here have another chocolate. Your turn will come. In the mean time wrap up warm. Night cap and bed socks and extra layers during the day :))

Chris

[Lorry]

I think we are gluttons for punishment, i could just move somewhere warm, but then I'd just moan about having to buy a new wardrobe 😀

[Archia]

I'm entering into Autumn, but this made me feel like the wonderful Spring was coming again. I could feel the warmth and the flowers starting to come out. It was a great poem

[Chris Shaw]

Archia, so pleased for your visit to my page and I thank you for leaving such a lovely review. All the best.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we changed the clocks last night....more daylight now, maybe more love....and what makes our gardens grow?
not being contrary, but being full of care...i know how much your garden means to you...and spring with its blooming does seem to squelch the aching in my bones as well.
j.

[Wanda Vergara-Yates]

Well - a little more warmth might not hurt! Brrrr!

[Chris Shaw]

A little extra love as well as warmth and daylight won:t go amiss. We can both look forward to the sun soothing our aching bones. Yes looking forward to spending more time in my garden. Can't waitJacib.Thank you for your thoughts. So appreciated.