Image by Laura Nolte via Flickr
My calendar tells me that today, the 20th, is the Vernal Equinox, the first day of spring. The weather report indicates that back home, in Reno, snow is expected. Much of Southern California is experiencing rain and even here, in the desert, it’s (relatively) cool and overcast. But, it’s spring (in the Northern Hemispheres.)
For Monday’s prompt, write a poem or flash fiction in 100 words or less that celebrates spring. If your weather is not indicative of the season, dig back in the archives of your memories or imagination.
Here is mine (mild adult content):
Spring
Do you remember the cloud
that looked like a white dog bounding
across the empty gray sky?
Or the coupling dragonflies,
their wings shaved slivers of
shimmering moonstone or fire opal?
Nearby, something moldered in dank earth.
Its smell mingled with
the scent of our sweat and sex.
A chorus of crickets undulated
in an outdoor theater,
unabashed by our nakedness.
You told me to get on top because
the grass beneath our blanket scratched me.
A breeze licked my body.
Do you think that it was love?
Or maybe because tomorrow would be spring.
Inside the Mind of Isadora
/ March 23, 2011This is so sexy and sensual. I LOVED the line ” the breeze licked my body”. I could feel the gentle touch of the breeze on my skin. It felt so graphic.This is ssooooo good I am hesitant to post mine but here it is ….
http://insidethemindofisadora.wordpress.com
My title ” Spring is in the Air” didn’t come through. I’m sure I did something or not. ~~~ : – )
liv2write2day
/ March 23, 2011So glad you linked in, Isadora. Wonderful word-painting in your reflections on spring and the photos of the cranes are terrific.
Madeleine Begun Kane
/ March 23, 2011I’ve written another “spring” limerick, this one with a rather different angle. Here’s my Limerick Ode To A Vigorous Old Lady.
Madeleine Begun Kane
/ March 23, 2011I’ve written another “spring” limerick, this one with a rather different angle. Here’s my Limerick Ode To A Vigorous Old Lady.
Thanks!
liv2write2day
/ March 23, 2011Thank you, everyone, for joining in the beauty of spring. Your willingness to share your work means a lot to me.
Sorry I’m late in responding. WordPress was off line most of today.
Madeleine Begun Kane
/ March 22, 2011I’m back with my spring limerick. Thanks!
liv2write2day
/ March 23, 2011I love your limericks, Madeleine and hope all of you check out her “mad” site. It’s so fun.
Madeleine Begun Kane
/ March 23, 2011Thanks so much. I really appreciate your enthusiasm!
dani
/ March 22, 2011i really enjoyed your poem. great ending, too!
here’s my poem ~
http://haikulovesongs.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/spring-is-really-on-the-way/
liv2write2day
/ March 23, 2011Dani, you’ve done such a good job in this of engaging multiple senses–and that’s perfect for spring, I think
dani
/ March 27, 2011thank you ~ you’re the only one who noticed that i used all five senses. {smile} see you next time. ♥
Nimue
/ March 22, 2011Ah! what a lovely poem .. I enjpyed it
Broken Sparkles
/ March 22, 2011Some vivid images … and spring coming, I can’t wait for that, yet summer will be much better. I’m a summer girl! The breeze of spring and summer is always love …
Madeleine Begun Kane
/ March 22, 2011That was delightful!
jbournesblog
/ March 21, 2011Beautiful poem. Here’s my contribution. http://jbournesblog.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/springtime/
Have a beautiful day.
liv2write2day
/ March 23, 2011A delightful poem full of childhood spring memories.
Jingle
/ March 21, 2011http://itistimetothinkformyself.blogspot.com/2011/03/joy-2-beginning-of-spring.html
love the last line the best, well done, here is my entry.
Cheers.
liv2write2day
/ March 23, 2011This one is full of spring joy. Thanks for participating, Ji.
Lisa
/ March 21, 2011Wonderful poem! It got my spring juices flowing, for sure.
Lisa
/ March 22, 2011Here’s my contribution:
http://lisarivero.com/2011/03/22/flash-narrative-tuesday-it-is-now-spring/
liv2write2day
/ March 23, 2011I enjoyed the trip back in time and to a place where my grandparents lived a similar life. Thanks for joining up, Lisa
trisha
/ March 21, 2011fantastic poem victoria- it sure is full of youth and vigour so closely related to spring.
will put up mine ASAP.
trisha
/ March 23, 2011here it is:
http://mydomainpvt.wordpress.com/2011/03/23/free-soul-21-3-11/
you are not having any problem in logging in, are you? missing your posts.
liv2write2day
/ March 23, 2011I couldn’t access WordPress yesterday and this is my week to do Poem of the Week for potluck (lots of poems to read). And getting ready for houseguests. Will have to do Wordsmith Wed. later today as I have an appt. now. I’m still here. :0)
Samanthamj
/ March 21, 2011wonderful imagery… that wasn’t too personal – which made it serve like a time capsule, allowing the reader to think of their own past experiences…
and, I loved the verse where the crickets were
“unabashed by our nakedness”.
Amy @ Soul Dipper
/ March 21, 2011Spring fever cares not for age.
Loved your poem, Victoria.
Bodhirose
/ March 21, 2011Nothing like sex in the outdoors–and especially in the spring! Wonderful, Victoria.
Here’s my poem on spring–my favorite time of year:
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/03/20/spring-has-sprung/
liv2write2day
/ March 23, 2011Gayle, you never disappoint, especially with your poems that are immersed in nature. So glad you shared.
Bodhirose
/ March 23, 2011You’re very welcome, Victoria. I usually love to try your prompts if I have the time! xoxo