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Friday, April 16, 2010

Crocus

In honor of National Poetry Month, I am sharing one of my poems. I would love to have others share their own poetry, too.




Crocus


The lovely color of the crocus

stirs me from sleep.

Petals chill from frosty winds as

snowdrifts shade early sunshine.

Rain arrives and awakens us,

Daffodils bud, thick with gold.

Hues of brightness christen others,

Still quiet in their beds.


Karen Jean Matsko Hood ©



This poem is taken from my book Frost of Spring Green, which is available for purchase from Karen’s Bookstore. Click here.


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  1. Frost of Spring Green Review | Artistic Design Service, Inc. Blog Says:
    February 15th, 2011 at 11:49 am

    [...] range of topics that will delight serious readers of poetry and those new to the genre alike. The poems deal with a wide range of topics including nature, everyday life, social and environmental issues, [...]



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