The mornings come sooner and
daylight lasts longer…
It’s
the first hint of spring. Songbirds chortle and squirrels scurry to celebrate.
Nesting has begun. The wee tree frogs sing and the owls hoot a mating lullaby.
The air smells mild with a hint of warmth. The sun evaporates the cold and
casts a knitted sweater adorned with rosebuds as I walk my small garden.
Snowdrops and crocuses then daffodils, tulips and hyacinths burst through the
slumbering sodden soil. It’s like a perpetual symphony. I get dizzy with
delight. The lead up is exhilarating as I take note of the incredible beauty as
nature unfolds in its humble way.
Rhapsody of Spring
by Carolyn Riker
by Carolyn Riker
The
buds unfurl
blushingly
into
warmer days
winter’s
sleepy hand
ruffles
spring’s tendrils
a
flirtatious giggle
spring
sparkles in the dew
she
gives winter a bouquet
of
violets
and
weaves her crown of gold
frosty
edges meet
a
sultry creation
rhapsody
of the earth
shaking
stardust
birthing
anew
~
Carolyn Riker M.A., LMHC is a counselor, teacher, writer and poet. She’s been a regular columnist for Rebelle Societyand prior to that several years at Elephant Journal. A collection of her work is available on her blog, Magic of Stardust and Words. Her poetry and prose has been featured in three books: Journey of the Heart: An Anthology of Spiritual Poetry by Women. Where Journeys Meet: The Voice of Women's Poetry and Best of Rebelle Society, Volume I: Celebrating the Art of Being Alive. Between sips of coffee or tea and navigating life, Carolyn leads journal writing workshops, tutoring and has a private counseling practice. Additionally, she’s in the process of completing her first collection of poetry and prose. With the hopes of continued lunar inspiration and stars guiding her light, the book will be published in the fall of 2016. Carolyn can be reached via her e-mail address carolynra7@hotmail.com or on facebook here.
I love the whole of this and especially the flirtation between winter and spring. As always, so beautiful, Carolyn.
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