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Remembering Spring

March 14, 2011
By rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Winter
Has held the buds of spring
In its icy fist
For long enough.
The chirping of the robin
Echoes in my memory.
Barely there
It has survived the harsh months
Of frigid gales
And icy walkways.
Hopefully
Spring will break free
Soon enough.
And with it
Will come new life
And new hope.

© Cara L., Cheney, WA

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I was hoping spring would come, and staring out my window. Then, this poem just came to me. 8) Hope you guys like it!
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This article has 26 comments.

. said...
on Oct. 6 2012 at 8:21 pm
^That's me. Mind checking out my work?:)
so_joy SILVER said...
on Jul. 24 2012 at 9:39 pm
so_joy SILVER, Navesink, New Jersey
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Beautiful! Spring is my favorite season, so I can definitely relate to this. Good job!

Please check out and rate my poems!

Miki-chan BRONZE said...
on Oct. 18 2011 at 9:37 pm
Miki-chan BRONZE, Waynesboro, Mississippi
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This is a cute story. I really like your work so far!
Vacilator BRONZE said...
on Aug. 27 2011 at 12:01 am
Vacilator BRONZE, Merritt Island, Florida
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This totally rocks!  I am your new biggest fan!  Love your poems!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Aug. 12 2011 at 8:11 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank u!

 

PhoenixCrossing GOLD said...
on Aug. 1 2011 at 5:19 pm
PhoenixCrossing GOLD, Tinley Park, Illinois
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I've felt the same about winter lasting forever. I love it!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jul. 26 2011 at 7:48 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Lol, its just that at the time, I was obsessed with 8 smiley faces. Ifyou look, 8) is a smiley face with glasses.
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 23 2011 at 9:00 pm
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM, ????, Ohio
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Another great piece!!! awesome job! though could u tell me why u left an eight every time in ur author comments. sorry for the question. i get curious! :)(:
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 26 2011 at 9:21 am
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Lol, and thank you!!! :)
RhythmAndRhyme BRONZE said...
on Jun. 25 2011 at 12:21 pm
RhythmAndRhyme BRONZE, Rockford, Michigan
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So amazingly written....I love how you can communicate so much in your poems, even though they aren't long ones (unlike me, haha....I can't seem to stop writing when I start!). But each and every one of your poems has spoken to me in a different way. All of them are very easy for everyone to relate to, and they can touch us in ways other ones can't.

Keep writing, and thank you for the wonderful contributions to the site!

rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 10:50 am
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Wow, thank you, that means a lot to me.
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 17 2011 at 4:36 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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I think that I like short poems the very best, and you are an artistic genious with them :)
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 12 2011 at 8:01 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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I just wanted to say if anyone has anything they want me to check out, please let me know. :) I really appreciate all of your feedback, and would like to give you some if you want it.
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 9 2011 at 7:16 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thanks HorseLover!

 

HorseLover SILVER said...
on Jun. 9 2011 at 6:55 am
HorseLover SILVER, Dallas, Texas
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I love how this poem is about such a simple thing, but you make it into such a beautiful poem. Great job!!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 8 2011 at 7:45 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Lol, thanks, and same here!

 

rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 8 2011 at 7:45 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Haha, thanks!

 

collegegirladventures GOLD said...
on Jun. 6 2011 at 3:07 pm
collegegirladventures GOLD, Mequon, Wisconsin
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i luv ur simplicity, yet richness in ur poems. I'm a spring luvr too, especially when it comes to flowers. Besides Christmas and my birthday and New years, i ABHOR winter. :)
Stpaulian BRONZE said...
on Jun. 1 2011 at 7:31 pm
Stpaulian BRONZE, Kewadin, Michigan
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Oh goodness I've had this thought many, many times over. Good job!:)
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on May. 3 2011 at 3:52 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Once again....thank you with so much! 8) I really appreciate the feedback.