He's growing tired, and soon,
'Old man Winter'
will hang up his cap
and bid us farewell,
clearing the way
for the 'infant spring'.
Her still, small voice
already calls
as the years first snowdrop
raises its head, and bravely announces
her exsistence.
A little bit of hope
in a cold, dark world
where hearts are heavy and lonely,
and tired.
longing for change, and for the warmth
a new season will bring.
A season of joy, new birth
and growth.
A season where smiles are returned
and hugs are generously received,
and given.
A season of health
where long, deep breaths are
freely taken.
A little bit of hope
for a season, that heals the wounds,
and drys the tears
full of courage and strength,
and just as the first snowdrop of spring,
we too WILL raise our heads,
and celebrate our exsistence.
Written by Alison Fielding
February 2020.
Published by throughrosetintedglasses54
Writer, photographer, countryside lover. chicken keeper dog lover, dreamer.
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Through rose tinted glasses. 
Alison, nicely done. The unfolding tulip is an excellent picture to complement your words that “we too will raise our heads and celebrate our existence.” Keith
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Thankyou Keith. A new season is round the corner I am sure. It was supposed to be a snowdrop, maybe I took a photo of the wrong flower, but the idea is there. I will be out in the morning to check.
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That was lovely, as always, Alison. Spring has always been my favourite season. Can’t wait. 😀
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Thankyou Tom. I love it too but i love autumn the best.
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Lovely poem, Alison!
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Thankyou Eliza, looking forward to better warmer happier healthier times.
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Alison this is a lovely balm for my sagging spirit. Thank you. ❤
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Ah well that makes the writing of it all the more worth while. x
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Beautiful words and photo, Alison. It’s nice to start my day with a little bit of hope. 🥰
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Thank you Lauren. There is always a little bit of hope somewhere if we keep looking out for it.
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Beautiful, Alison, it inspires the imagination to see color and warmth in lovely ways.
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Alison, wow! I LOVE your poem and feel it’s positive energy lighting my day! Spring always brings that much-needed sense of hope, and it’s lovely how you have incorporated the snowdrop into the verse:
‘as the first snowdrop of spring,
we too WILL raise our heads,
and celebrate our existence.’
The flowers are my favourite this time of year, so brave and sturdy, the detail amazing on them in spite of their size.
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Thank you Annika. Im really glad it brightened your day. We all need spring and the hope that it brings with it each year. x
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Lucky you. We are in the midst. April seems a long way off. Send pictures of flowers!
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It will soon be here. Ill post more photos soon. Hope your well 🙂
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That will make me happy.
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Hi Alison, I love these words of hope for spring coming! We still have lots of snow and I’m looking forward to vibrant spring.
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Thank you for this beautiful reminder that spring is coming. I love the delicacy of the images and the hope. I am “so over” winter. The sun is shining today, and though it’s still a little chilly (40s), it’s not gloomy and cold (teens) like it was last week.
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Yes we all need some warmth to cheer us up and give us the courage to keep moving forward. Hope you continue to get warm weather.
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I need hope, and I need courage. Lovely!
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Thankyou, Im so glad you enjoyed it as it was written a while ago and it gave me the chance to read it again. I think we all need hope and courage, hope is always there if we look but courage seems to come and go.
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