Winter into Spring

A Spirit awakens from gloomy winter (a rubaiyat~for Pond Poetry)

The day wakens to the song of a lark.
Noon brings a child's laughter and a dog's bark.
As night falls a cricket begins on cue.
To a disheartened Spirit comes a spark.

Gray winter skies transform to shades of blue,
Then flowers burst in rainbow colored hues.
Branches sprout fresh green leaves announcing Spring,
And a downcast Spirit is now renewed.

Winter's icy fingers struggle to cling.
But a warm gentle breeze lessens their sting.
Rains coax new life to escape from the dark.
Now a cocooned Spirit can spread her wings.



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Prompt:
This month's prompt is based on Spring (there will not be an image this month). With the Vernal Equinox knocking at our doors, let's pay homage to the natural changes widely seen around the globe. People throughout time have honored the seasonal shift from long nights to longer days. With that in mind, write a poem that evokes images, smells, sounds, sights, and tactile memories of Spring. Let your senses wander through all of the stimuli we readily absorb during this fabulous time of year.

A ruba'i is a four-line poem following a specific meter, in which lines one, two, and four follow the same rhyme pattern. (In some cases, all four lines rhyme.) You could also extend yourself and complete multiple ruba'i, known as a rubaiyat (although this is not required).