Spring is a Black Belt

Kiai! Spring is a Black Belt
startling the woods awake.
The hinge of earth’s axis
bends in salutation to Master Sun.
Spring shakes ground, splits boards,
startles hibernating snakes from their dens
with moves that express confidence.
A flower garden grown in self-defense.
Pitter-patter footwork, rainfall in perfect time,
Spring is the victor in gallant lime.

“Promised” off of Quinnie’s new EP, Flounder

12 responses to “Spring is a Black Belt”

Tom

Wonderful lively verses bursting with color! 🙂 This tribute to Spring was a real treat to read :<3

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Tom. Spring has moves, and I’m truly glad you enjoyed a few of them. 💜
  
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yourplateormine967244485

Your poems moves and meanders beautifully! ❣️❣️

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Thank you for these kind words. It was a strict assignment of the lines and fun to make spring so sprightly. 💜
  
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  1. yourplateormine967244485
    
    You are so welcome 🤗 yes, and you did that so well!!
    
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Cindy Georgakas

Beautiful lines and love the pics K.❣️

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Cindy. It was written with a 10 line maximum, but that seemed to bring out the best in this one, I think. 💜 I appreciate you reading and commenting on my work.
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas
    
    Perfect job! It’s always a pleasure🥰
    
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  2. K. Hartless
    
    💜
    
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utahan15

that is why march 1
or march 21
cmon spring
sproing already eh?

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Spring encroacher. Winter’s worse poacher. 😉
  
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Bridgette

Really love this. My favorite line is “A flower garden grown in self-defense.” I love the idea of Spring coming with a black belt to kick winter to the curb. We are ready!

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