One murmur
And the pond
Breathes
A sigh of relief
That heaves the ice
And breaks it
Into more than enough pieces
For me,
The unbelieving fishermen
Set adrift by this miracle,
And the half dozen geese
Standing at the edge
Hungry and ready to receive
One murmur
And there is enough
Grace to go around.
A cool breeze
Snuffs the light
Murmurs
Sleep tight
Murmurs
Spring
To a
Wintering
Heart.
Wintering
Heart.
39 Comments
Nice murmur :)
ReplyDeleteLovely! Spring to a wintering heart...that is the only sign of spring today. Are you getting the nor'easter as strongly as we are here on the coast? The wind is fierce! Glad it's not snow.
ReplyDeleteAaahhhhh yes. I have been hearing those mummurs of spring around here in the form of the ground soaking up the rain, birds singing the predawn chorus, blooms popping open. Such excitement.
ReplyDeleteIf we listen quietly, they are (indeed) speaking to us. Now is a time for transition from the winter to the rebirth in spring. Subtle reminders are now all around, speaking within the murmur of life. Smooth rhythm and imagery speak to me in this one Sandy.
ReplyDeleteYour poetry is so vivid, it makes a picture in my mind. Here winter has been over for a very long time even tho the calendar says it is not quite over.
ReplyDeleteLike a soft Spring breeze across my skin.
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Another romantic murmur .. I like the word murmur .. say it over and over and it becomes a murmur ..
ReplyDeleteYou create such a real picture in my mind with your words, Sandy! I love the murmurs and I listen for them, say them every day again and again. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeletesylvia
well today we had a blustery spring windy rainstorm and cold...
ReplyDeleteSpring to a wintering heart. That line speaks volumes. This whole piece speaks of promise, of hope, of wonder.
ReplyDeleteIt seems inadequate to simply call it beautiful. But beautiful is just enough. Exactly enough.
What a lovely prayer, Sandy
ReplyDeleteYou made me feel the Spring time.
Aloha from Hawaii my Friend!
Comfort Spiral
Sandy: I'm ready for that sign of Spring to come here.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful Sandy. I'm so glad I stopped in tonight.
ReplyDeleteHugs friend, G
A beautiful and soothing, melodaic awakening! Especially love the lines:
ReplyDelete"One murmur
And there is enough
Grace to go around."
'Enough grace to go around'....I liked that.
ReplyDeleteThere is such grace in the awakening of spring, as there is in this piece Sandy - most fine...
ReplyDelete...rob
Here is my murmur...
indeed, such beautiful murmurs...
ReplyDeletemurmurs that seem a music to my ears...ah...i love this one...speaks of how simple life can be and with such calming murmurs...:)
ReplyDeleteliked it Sandy!
I like those murmurs.
ReplyDeleteSandy!
ReplyDeleteHappy spring, sweet daffodil to you!
Love your murmurs here...
Thank you!
nature's murmurs! :D lovely! :)
ReplyDeletewonderful lines :)murmur indeed :)
ReplyDeleteone murmur and there is enough grace to go around...there is very
ReplyDeletemuch a deep spirituality inside
your poem dear Sandy...merci.
There is nothing quite like Spring.
ReplyDeleteIndeed a wonderful murmur.
ReplyDeleteThat was so lovely....i could hear it too.
ReplyDeletesoft sounds talking...!
ReplyDeleteThe murmur becomes a loud cheer after reading this.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing more beautiful than the murmur of spring...lovely, lovely words.
ReplyDeleteWe need to hear that murmur so badly. You painted that need brilliantly with impressions of this changing season between seasons.
ReplyDeleteThe whole world needs a welcome murmer every now and then. Spring to a wintering heart came to us Friday with a lawn mowing, the first this year. The weeds were about to overtake and the brown grass needed mowing to the new green grass level. That murmer was Spring for me.
ReplyDeleteThank you much, :)
..
Sandy this is wonderful, as though you have embedded your words with the spirit of spring. Only a true poet can do this.
ReplyDeletebeautiful dear..nice composition
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I feel warmed reading it. I think I can even hear a murmur.
ReplyDelete.. in ur verse
ReplyDeletethere is sorrow & grace
& an upbeat swing
& as some writers say "the layering of life "
many thanks ..
A gloriously beautiful murmur - spring rises softly and gently.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! I loved this piece.
ReplyDeleteMurmurs of spring throughout, comfort to wintering hearts. The cleaving of the ice and the avid resident geese make this so vivid. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE hearing THAT murmur! Beautiful Sandy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.