©John
Edwards
Hope arrives dressed
in the color green
to rid shivering roots
of their frosted caps.
A gentle wind sings
a hallelujah song
of winter’s end.
Its echo flirting
with new born leaves.
In an ancient celebration
trees dance among the moss
thanking spring for its
warm kiss upon their limbs.
©Susie Clevenger 2012
John Edwards graciously gave permission
to use a selection of his photographs for inspiration for our writing.
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Comments
"Its echo flirting
with new born leaves"
"thanking spring for its
warm kiss upon their limbs"
also, i like that weird font you have there, susie. slightly ransom-note-ish :)
It was stunning to read and embrace!
Green is my favorite color... :D
Specially the last stanza...warm kiss upon their limbs ~
"Its echo flirting
with new born leaves."
...winter's echo...
Such great imagery, Susie!
♥