Spring, once again spring,
outside our window, starlings sing
as light takes on a gold-green glow
somehow I know (somehow I know)
that new life is awakening
I sense a stir — a quickening
and all things turn towards the light
as well they might (as well they might).
Day breaks like the waves
upon the beach, through tide-washed caves,
carving the secret codices
of centuries, and centuries.
The birds’ refrains rise through the staves
bursting beyond the high octaves
to reach the sky and fill the air
with sound so fair (a sound so fair!)
Blood rush to the head
around the bay, upon the bed
within a cove, beyond, above
our lays of love (our lays of love):
life flows — it is said —
as each to every vein is wed,
so heaven, through our joys and pains,
is born again, again, remains.


The season of music and lyrics…
My favourite time of year, and the perfect time to continue work on New Lyricist magazine. Thank you to all who have submitted in the prose/photography/artwork category. Remember, you have time until 24th March to submit your work.
Enjoy the first signs of spring!
Ingrid
Of spring we sing. New beginnings—we dance and swing. 👏🏽
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Yes indeed! 🐦 🎶 ❤️
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Beautiful, Ingrid. I feel that spring fever in your words (though it’s cold and rainy here today).
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Thank you, Merril – we’ve had the odd flurry of snow ⛄️
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March is fickle!
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Stunning photos, exquisite poem, Ingrid! 🌷🦋 🌸 Happy spring to you and yours!
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Thank you, Cheryl, I’m glad you enjoyed it! And wishing the same to you and yours 🌷
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I love your poetic celebration of spring! Is the poem written in a particular form? The repetition is very effective in conveying the joy of welcoming spring.
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Thank you, Liz! I do feel as though this is a form, but I’ve no idea what it might be called 😅
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You’re welcome, Ingrid!
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I like this joyful dance. (K)
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Thank you Kerfe!
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Delighted to see signs of spring in the air and feel it in your writing, Ingrid! 🌷
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Thank you so much, Layla!
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I love Spring because it’s an indication that Summer is around the corner! :) Nice imagery, Ingrid!
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A good point! Thank you Susi :-)
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:) You’re welcome, Ingrid!
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So lovely, Ingrid!
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Thank you Dawn 😊
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