Today is Quadrille Monday and Kim Russell is our Pubtender! Write your poem of exactly 44 words using the prompt word “spring”. http://dversepoets.com/2017/03/13/quadrille-28/ The poems are super short – so come visit and get your monthly dose of poetry!
Spring
the calendar says spring is
just a kite flight away –
although the nights are freezing cold,
days are chilly but growing longer.
trees are blooming scattering their petals
in the harsh wind.
the full Worm Moon glistens on frost
In the night –
plum blossoms shiver
public domain photo
kanzen sakura 
Mar 13, 2017 @ 15:27:42
Beautiful, Toni.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 15:28:10
Thank you De…hugs
Mar 13, 2017 @ 15:30:23
…just a kite fly away while plum blossoms shiver……LOVE these words! 🙂
Mar 13, 2017 @ 15:34:58
Thank you Lillian.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 15:35:32
It is the first time I’ve heard of a “worm moon”, but it looks like from an internet search that it is a thing. The snow last night may insulate the ground a bit here and give the earthworms a chance to go deeper for warmth.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 15:37:15
You always bring the best out from the moon… hope there still will be plums…
Mar 13, 2017 @ 15:38:53
There will be. Most of the blooms on my plum trees have bloomed and scattered. There are a few ornamental plums hanging on though.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 15:38:00
There are all kinds of names given to the various full moons by the Native Americans. I think I’ve done a total of four since last fall on dVerse.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 15:40:07
Those poor plum blossoms have all but scattered down our road, as they were whipped and buffeted by merciless winds and rain… Your poems are always so good at conveying that moment of stillness and contemplation.
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:18:59
Thank you my friend. I try.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 15:54:26
Your last line, as noted, is pure killer-good. Our tulip tree is wiser this year than last, and the buds are still waiting to bloom. It is so gorgeous, but generally most of the blossoms get chilled or wind-blown before the warm days set in. I rush out & photograph it’s glory when I can.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 16:01:55
We still have chilly nights here too and the days are getting longer and warmer. I love how ‘the calendar says spring is just a kite flight away’ – a beautiful write Toni xxx
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:20:26
Thank you. Eivor could write a mean quadrille, I’ll bet.
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:31:55
You’re very welcome Toni 💖 Eivor had a strong hand in writing our quadrille this week ☺ xxx
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:39:14
♡♡♡
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:32:49
You’re very welcome Toni 💖 Eivor played a big part in writing our quadrille this week ☺ xxx
Mar 13, 2017 @ 16:18:25
It pleases me that I learn something here every day. The term “worm moon” was new to me, but I find it’s winter’s last full moon. I’ll tuck that knowledge in my knapsack. Enjoyed your poem much or, as our new president would say, bigly!
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:22:35
Oh my. I hope the Donald and I aren’t related. I often say hugely, as in something made me smile hugely….thank you Beverly. 🙂
Mar 13, 2017 @ 16:20:17
full worm moon and shivering plum blossoms…splendid images!
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:23:15
Thank you!
Mar 13, 2017 @ 16:58:00
Wonderful opening two lines to a poetic gem
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:23:48
Thank you!
Mar 13, 2017 @ 17:28:34
love this!
Mar 13, 2017 @ 17:43:06
love your use of the Full Worm Moon! I think its the loveliest full moon after the February eclipse!
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:24:45
Thank you. I totally agree.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 17:45:01
Oh, the beauty of the moon and your phrases, “kite flight away” and “plum blossoms shiver”…lovely, Toni!
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:25:23
Thank you Lynn. 🙂
Mar 13, 2017 @ 17:53:05
Your pacing and thoughtfulness are always superb
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:25:55
I am blushing…
Mar 13, 2017 @ 17:54:26
I’ve never heard of a worm moon before. Not sure if it’s good or bad. Certainly made me shiver.
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:30:24
The name is one given to the various moons by Native Americans. It is neither good nor bad, it just denotes the season. It is the time of year when the earthworms begin to work their way through to the surface thus providing nutrients from their skins (nitrogen based) to nourish plants and to give sustenance to birds. It shows a deep awareness in the passing of seasons and relationship to the earth.
Mar 14, 2017 @ 16:11:08
What a shame all that knowledge counts for very little these days.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 18:03:24
Plum blossoms shivering and full moon – gorgeous imagery ~ Sadly spring is still too far away from us as we are having a winter storm ~
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:31:26
Today is a bad day for weather all over.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 18:13:03
Such fickle weather. We are so hot here (95) and this morning when the dogs and I walked, the air was fragrant with so many blossoming citrus trees. Wish things had moved a bit slower, though.
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:33:23
Life in the desert! It is dreary and freezing here today. Wish it would move a little faster here!
Mar 13, 2017 @ 18:15:16
Gorgeously penned, Toni!❤️
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:34:02
Athank you Sanaa!
Mar 13, 2017 @ 18:18:14
echo all of the above – that kite flight away so evocative
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:34:59
Thank you!
Mar 13, 2017 @ 18:25:16
Hey Toni! What a marvellous Quadrille, with spring ‘just a kite flight away’, the full Worm Moon and those shivering plum blossoms.
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:36:18
Hey Kim! 🙂 thank you and thank you for the wonderful prompt.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 18:52:31
Cool serenade to the moon
Mar 13, 2017 @ 20:38:09
Lovely quadrille.
Mar 13, 2017 @ 23:20:48
That last line was a painting, Toni. Beautiful poem.
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:40:57
Thank you ♡
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:10:56
Delicious writing Toni…the last two lines are stunning…Haiku-like feel to them.
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:38:14
Thank you. They actually are part of a haiku I have been working on for a couple of years. I am about to give up and turn it into a tanka.
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:40:05
Keep working on it. I am sure it will come. It’ll be all the better for the ‘birthing’ pain.
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:42:26
It stands with about 50 I have been working on. Not sure about the better part though…smiles
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:44:49
I am 😉
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:26:12
Beautiful imagery!
Mar 14, 2017 @ 13:40:16
Thank you!
Mar 17, 2017 @ 16:17:46
“plum blossoms shiver” a wonderful ending.
Mar 19, 2017 @ 20:42:06
I like any poem that mentions the moon and yours is very lovely. I imagine those robins might want to feed on some worms as the ground softens.
Mar 19, 2017 @ 21:24:38
Thank you. This morning my yard was filled with robins pecking away.
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