early in the year

for Redwheelbarow spring challenge

roses sprouting new leaves for late frosts to kill
irises peaking through the dirt rising for the early bees
the sun shines down earlier and later
birds building nests with amorous intentions
rain washes the last snow away

5 lines
38 words


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Spring Chickens

Well, spring chickens? Send your non-rhyming poems about Spring this month. Let’s try not to mention Spring related words, the months, but about what is happening right now, what you feel and experience.

RULES

free verse poem
40 lines, or less
one entry per poet
accepts BITEM or ENTRY format
Old and new creations welcome
You may edit entry anytime
Spring and related words, including months, are taboo words (try to show without telling)