Poetry Friday ~ Springtime

12 Mar

Hi, everyone! Welcome to my blog.

Photo by Sergey Shmidt

This week at Colleen Chesebro Poetry Challenge, SALLY CRONIN selected the words:

Eager & Hope

We are only allowed to use a synonym for each word.

Winter waves goodbye

Gentle breezes awaken

all our senses

Impatient we look forward

to the delights of springtime

Photo by Manuel Amir

Daylight Saving Time 2021 begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14. That means we “spring forward” by moving our clocks ahead one hour. I will be changing my clocks Saturday night before going to bed.

Colleen Chesebro

Thank you for stopping by, and have a lovely day! ❤

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58 Responses to “Poetry Friday ~ Springtime”

  1. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. March 12, 2021 at 2:10 pm #

    Absolutely lovely Vashti..♥

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  2. John W. Howell March 12, 2021 at 2:11 pm #

    Well done, Vashti. 😁

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  3. Annette Rochelle Aben March 12, 2021 at 2:14 pm #

    I feel you here! Spring is ready to join us as well!! 🙂

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  4. balroop2013 March 12, 2021 at 2:23 pm #

    Spring is all around us in he form of blossoming trees. My spirit soars with your Tanka, Vashti… welcoming it with open arms.

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    • Vashti Q March 12, 2021 at 4:05 pm #

      Yes! It’s the same here. Bougainvilleas of all colors are blossoming here. I’m so happy you enjoyed the post, my friend. Have a fabulous weekend! ❤

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  5. olganm March 12, 2021 at 2:44 pm #

    Lovely, Vashti. Here, in Spain, it’s on the 28th of March, so two weeks to go yet. ♥

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    • Vashti Q March 12, 2021 at 4:07 pm #

      Thank you, Olga. Spain is so beautiful in the spring. Enjoy the weekend! ❤

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  6. jazzytower March 12, 2021 at 5:34 pm #

    This is lovely, I agree.

    Pat

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  7. Gwen M. Plano March 12, 2021 at 6:28 pm #

    Beautiful, Vashti. I love it. And thank you for the reminder — Spring Forward. 😊

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    • Vashti Q March 12, 2021 at 6:32 pm #

      Thank you, Gwen. It’s my pleasure. Have a fabulous weekend! ❤

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  8. yvettemcalleiro March 12, 2021 at 6:32 pm #

    I love this poem, Vashti! I am definitely enjoying Spring. 🙂

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    • Vashti Q March 12, 2021 at 6:34 pm #

      Florida is absolutely gorgeous in spring, and the weather is so pleasant too. I’m happy you liked the Tanka. Have a great weekend! ❤

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  9. memadtwo March 12, 2021 at 7:08 pm #

    I do think we are particularly impatient this year! (K)

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    • Vashti Q March 15, 2021 at 5:18 pm #

      I know I am, and I’m not even sure why. 😀 I love springtime, but it’s been a very mild winter in south Florida, so it’s not like we’ve been battling freezing weather and snow. Still, I can’t wait for spring. 🙂 ❤

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  10. Jill Weatherholt March 12, 2021 at 7:27 pm #

    Wow! Talk about brightening my day! Beautiful, Vashti.

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  11. robbiesinspiration March 13, 2021 at 4:29 am #

    A delightful poem, Vashti. Spring is such a wonderful time of year.

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    • Vashti Q March 15, 2021 at 5:20 pm #

      I love it, Robbie. Spring is so colorful and beautiful in Florida. 😀 xo

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  12. ellenbest24 March 13, 2021 at 7:29 am #

    lovely Vashti, I love the little blue flowers too.

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  13. Writing to Freedom March 13, 2021 at 11:37 am #

    A lovely tanka and tribute to spring!

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  14. D.L. Finn, Author March 13, 2021 at 1:24 pm #

    Lovely spring poem, Vashti. Happy almost spring:)

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    • Vashti Q March 15, 2021 at 5:24 pm #

      I’m happy you enjoyed it, Denise. Thank you! 🙂 xo

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  15. Colleen M. Chesebro March 13, 2021 at 3:41 pm #

    Sis, this is just beautiful. There is something about spring that gets us all excited… you captured the feeling well. ❤

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    • Vashti Q March 15, 2021 at 5:25 pm #

      Thank you for the beautiful comment, Sis! I appreciate you. ❤ xo

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  16. Jan Sikes March 13, 2021 at 7:46 pm #

    Spring is definitely in the air! I love the poem and thanks for the reminder about springing forward!

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    • Vashti Q March 15, 2021 at 5:26 pm #

      Yes! Awww. Thank you, and it was my pleasure. ❤

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  17. coldhandboyack March 13, 2021 at 8:01 pm #

    Ugh! DST. We’ll change the clocks tomorrow sometime.

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    • Vashti Q March 15, 2021 at 5:28 pm #

      Hi, Craig! At least we’ll get more daylight. I can’t stand it when we have to fall back to shorter days. 😉 xo

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      • coldhandboyack March 15, 2021 at 5:47 pm #

        I never used to care, and both changes felt right. These days, I wish they’d just pick one and stick with it.

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    • Vashti Q March 15, 2021 at 6:31 pm #

      I feel the same way. :/

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  18. D. Wallace Peach March 14, 2021 at 1:39 pm #

    A beautiful response, Vashti. And yes, we are all eager to springtime around here too! ❤

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    • Vashti Q March 15, 2021 at 5:30 pm #

      Thank you, my friend! ❤ I've been meaning to ask you, are you on Instagram?

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      • D. Wallace Peach March 15, 2021 at 8:13 pm #

        No, I’m not, Vashti. I should, but I can barely keep up with blogging. 😀 I’ve avoided adding anything else, because I won’t do it and then feel bad about it. ❤ ❤

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    • Vashti Q March 17, 2021 at 5:53 pm #

      I hear you. I had to cut some things out of my routine as well. I just can’t do it all anymore. I’m now trying to prioritize my writing and reading. ❤ xo

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  19. dgkaye March 14, 2021 at 9:48 pm #

    Beautiful hope Vashti. And the color and image is perfect! ❤

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  20. Annika Perry March 21, 2021 at 8:35 am #

    Vashti, a beautiful post and love your bright sparkling poem and I’m one of those most impatient to welcome Spring! 😀The photos are delightful and a vibrant welcome to the senses until more of the real thing appears in the garden!

    An early time springing forward, our turn in the UK next Sunday!

    Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend with lots of signs of Spring! 🌺

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    • Vashti Q March 26, 2021 at 1:46 pm #

      Hello, Annika! I’m happy that you enjoyed the post. Thank you! Happy Spring! Enjoy your weekend, my friend! ❤

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  21. markbierman March 30, 2021 at 1:16 pm #

    I love the poem and the idea of spring. Well done, Vashti. 🙂

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  22. Bette A. Stevens April 2, 2021 at 8:16 pm #

    Lovely blooms and haiku, Vashti! ❤ xo

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  23. judeitakali April 16, 2021 at 7:16 am #

    Beautiful 🧡

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    • Vashti Q April 16, 2021 at 11:52 am #

      Thank you, Jude. ❤

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      • judeitakali April 17, 2021 at 4:52 pm #

        Very much my pleasure.

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