Spring

We inhale and exhale within the every breath of creation.

Spring

Soft curling breezes, daylight ebbs; silver glowing illuminates the western sky. 

With its own bright whistle, a single tiny song bird calls out rejoicing in this day’s sunshine beauty.

 Its twilight essence is now drawing to a close. This waning warmth, is soon to be happy memory of gracious stirring.

 It lifts a gracious whirlwind that simply dissipates a gentle breath into surrounding tall trees and woods alike.

 In sweet release, my heart is comforted.

Peace comes in inner contemplation, of creation’s reality. My very being rests.

 Solitude is my personal welcomed guest.

 Soft April breezes lift themselves swaying upward into every tree; branches and leaves simply yield.

 This gift to my heart and soul is nature’s spacious hum, playing its own composition within nature’s harmony.

 Shadows gradually descend, as the sun fades; bringing Heavenly lacework of silver- silhouette- splendor above.

 A renewed rise of wind is released a-fresh and held within forest trees. 

Twilight surges. Rifts of air play; circling, dancing.

 Birds with newly acquired mates and unmatched juveniles,

 midst this woods marshland treasure, sing out their final passionate calls.

 Lovely feathered orchestra echo and repeat to one another their music which Creator God composed within every cooling shadow.

See the trees sway together; within the brush of every branch, twig and leaf?

In peace, early night; winds rise and slowly fall.

 Perched among silhouette branches; tiny jewels, each feathered treasure; add there perfect closing accompaniment.

Spread thicket- of Cottonwood- Aspen- Fir, willow and Oak; their Spires tall to the skies receive one last dusting;

 like sugars of light over their tree tops. 

In hushed voice of twilight; one last breeze twirls

 and the Red Winged blackbird, calls out to its mate, “Good night.”

Kathy Van Kurin 2018- written in 2016 , April

                                                                                                                           

Author's Note

simplicity of complexity

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

I frequently walk just to afford myself the opportunity of taking pictures of nature and whatever else that comes into view. Spring gives us such a bountiful landscape, from which you so eloquently put into words here, Kathy.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Kelly Scheppers,
I'm glad you seek strength within our beautiful natural world. Catching images brings such inspiration and is a gift to cherish many times as well as share. Love your coming by and sharing a little your own life experience.
Bless you much.
Kathy

[Hebe]

Just magical .... your words inspire anticipation of natures wonders. Can't wait for the trees to spring their first green buds and the birdies to find my water fountain to drink and splash. :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hebe,
Yes I hope your joy is complete in the coming springtime and you find bits of delight to warm your heart. Water is such a nice feature for the out of doors and of course your bird visitors will love it!
Blessings,
Kathy

[wordman]

you painted an image of a lovely spring garden

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Your looking forward to some warming and springy niceness I'll bet. Bless you so much sir!This poem was put together while out in a woodsy area of poplars and cottonwoods. Inspired me. Thanks for the read and review. Is it snowy where you are at all?

Kathy

[wordman]

about one inch all winter,lot of days last month in the 70`s

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Here in the pacific northwest of Oregon we have pretty moderate weather. Some snow about a week and a half ago. I like your weather!
Blessings.

[Jon Roggie]

Lovely. Bit south we have the scrubjays arguing in the orange trees.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Jon Roggie,
what a neat comment in your review: "we have the scrubjays arguing in the orange trees. What a invigorating image! Very cool. Jays are a very fun bird and full of mischief. Thanks for your reading here. Nice to hear from ya.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Re-Pete]

i love spring, especially how you've painted it here. can't wait to see my first robin and trees budding. i'm in heaven with nature. thanks for sharing this with us kathy ... :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

"Spring"
Pete,
what a lovely review. Your joy of expression just tickles my heart: "I'm in heaven with nature." You probably live somewhere cold. So many do and just are itching for any sign of cold harshness to show its back. Well take care.
Blessings,
Kathy

[McEltic]

Wonderful piece. The day winds down in your poem, better than in my memories... i’ll Have to pay more attention to reality before life passes me by. :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

McEltic,
nice to make your acquaintance. Yes this poem was a joy to write! Beauteous nature surly stirs our souls. I hope you continue to find blessings all around you!
Kathy

[Fran Marie]

Beautiful serene poem. Presented here with glorious detail .. Springtime revives the spirit within.. At least it does for me..nature renewed..nice work..

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Fran Marie,
Serenity is such a gift to behold! Sometimes it is in solitude where we are open to beauty. We need it.
Keep looking for the glory!
Kathy

[KCthelastboyscout]

So many vibrant images of spring to read here.i assume this is your "favorite" holiday.beautiful beyond words

[Kathy Van Kurin]

KCthelastboyscout,
You have a point. Spring is beautiful and a person needs the inspiration and strength in in its power. We all are needing beauty.
Blessings and thanks for reading.
Kathy

[Wesley Dingler]

Sam, my friend, you had wonderful taste again.
Thank you, Kathy, for sharing.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Wesley L. Dingler,
Nice to have a new reader. Blessings to you! Thanks for comeing by and lending your voice.
Blessings,
Kathy