Snowflakes fall,
as I dream of spring
beyond the white garden gate
Yellow daffodils
as bright as sunshine-
snow melting
My skin glows anew
like a silky tulip-
alluring
Hyacinths and the sky
as blue as your eyes-
mesmerizing
I awake in snow
from head to toe-
snow angel by my side
Not afraid to love
risking it all-
am I still dreaming?
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It's snowing, and as much as I enjoy taking photographs of a winter wonderland, I was reminiscing spring today. Our poetic friends at Poetry Jam invite us to write a poem about "danger." I had to put a positive spin on this being the hopeless romantic that I am. I thought of second chances, taking a risk, and not being afraid to love again. Thus, this poem was born, or rather it bloomed like daffodils, tulips and hyacinths in spring.
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My photographs are in response to the challenge at Pixel Dust Photo Art, where we are invited to post a photo with an "exit" or an "entrance." I thought of a garden gate as a metaphor for spring and new beginnings in my first photo. The third photo also has a gate along the water, as we walk along the journey of love, renewed and hopeful. This was so much fun. I hope you enjoy my post as much as I loved creating it!
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Ha, your poem surely encouraged ME to dream of spring as well. I fear the snow will not be melting in a while. It is DANGEROUS to hope, I think. I haven't made a snow angel in a long time.
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, I think it's dangerous not to hope. We must keep hope alive in love and in life. Thanks for the visit and the thought-provoking prompt :)
Deletesmiles....there is a risk in love...and of dreaming as well...dangerous business but then again without either are we truly living....they say we will finally get snow tomorrow....we shall see...smiles.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your preview of 'spring' to come!
ReplyDeleteAmazing spring haiku ... loved the visuals :-) and the last one is my favorite :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely words and pics... beautiful, loved it.
ReplyDeleteUna poesia che trasmette serenità. Le foto sono magnifiche. Ciao
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words and photos...
ReplyDeleteLoved the hopeful feel you created here. Keep dreaming out these positive thoughts :-)
ReplyDeleteUn bel sogno e le foto, la prima precisamente, ricordano molto la dolcezza della primavera! Siamo tutti in attesa! ciao Cri
ReplyDelete...very engaging read... a true breath of fresh air... winter is getting too long but surely the wait will lead us to a better ending... i can read your heart hear again and again... endlessly... thank for the poem photo treats... i appreciate 'em... smiles...
ReplyDeleteI wish I had dreams like that! Fine poem, though!
ReplyDeleteIt's only 64 days away :)
ReplyDeleteCara Loredana,nevica da qualche giorno qui ed un po' in tutta Italia... Non nevica così tanto da creare troppi disagi,così ci godiamo l'aria pulita e si sta meglio,in pianura,che dentro la solita nebbia.
ReplyDeleteLe tue belle parole accompagnano le immagini creando un oasi di serenità dentro il tuo blog!
Dopo la neve i primi fiori cominciano a fare capolino...ora so dove stanno i bucaneve,sulle colline che vedo da casa e gli anemoni selvatici.A febbraio volano le prime farfalle,le cedronelle cercando proprio questi fiori! MANCA POCOOOOO!!!Come è bello andare con la fotocamera a cercare i primi segni di quella che, per me, è la più bella delle stagioni!
Loredana, I love that photo of a garden gate, the joy in creating shows up beautifully in your words and photos! A nice positive spin:-)
ReplyDeleteSnowed here a ton yesterday and much more on the way. Can't wait for spring too, and more green to be in my view, like that shown by you.
ReplyDeleteIt may be long in coming but just! The spring feeling may just be by the corner. Nicely Loredana!
ReplyDeleteHank
There surely is great risk when one loves, but oh, the rewards for ignoring the danger of heartbreak! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeletehi Loredana! Have you seen my latest poem titled "Happiness"? check it.
ReplyDeleteYour poem is lovely.
Like your photos and the poem--a positive spin on danger indeed. There is always danger in the world, in the best of circumstances!
ReplyDeleteBelle foto dai colori vivi...sembra essere vicina la primavera!
ReplyDeleteCiao Loredana...
Oh I am definitely dreaming of spring! I love the photos, especially the one of the garden gate. The poem was so beautiful, I felt myself magically transported to spring while reading!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post very much. Love, life is dangerous and risky but we must enter it. This was fun. Glad you had fun composing it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, dreams and words!!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. I'm with you.....I start dreaming of spring the minute the weather turns cold.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, spring! It's still a long way off for me, but these images remind me just how wonderful it will be. Beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteGates really do elicit the thought of renewal ... of what lies beyond. A lovely interpretation of the theme.
ReplyDeleteYour words in your poetry are so beautifully matched with your photographs. I love your sentiment and I relate so much to this one especially. I have just joined your blog to follow you. Thank you also for your lovely comments on my blog...very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAlive the garden gate. I want to see beyond. Valerie
ReplyDeleteYour poem has bloomed into a stunning flower. Beautiful verses!
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photography and well penned poetry ~ love them all!
ReplyDelete(A Creative Harbor) ^_^
Beutiful pics and poem!
ReplyDeletehi Loredana! Awh, that is so nice to hear. When my oldest daughter (age 34) was young she called black and white movies, "newspaper movies". Couldn't resist the line. :D
ReplyDeletevery lovely photos and writing, too. so glad to visit!!
ReplyDeletePretty pics. I've been dreaming of spring as well, as my mailbox fills up with catalogs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always, Loredana! Everything you post is filled with so much meaning. You see the many layers of life! xx
ReplyDeleteThat white gate must lead to a wondrous garden!
ReplyDeleteLovely garden gate. Looks like it leads to a wonderful garden.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are really a great contrast to what I see when looking out of my window :-)) Right now it is a rain/snow mix coming down brrrr . Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poetry and oh so lovely dreams of spring. That Garden gate is so inviting and lovely.
ReplyDeleteJoining with you in dreams of spring :) Lovely photos, Loredana!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos and words..It was high of 55 today. A heat wave.. (:
ReplyDeletelovely! sometimes we need to open our hearts to love again, even if we are afraid. {smile}
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Oh, I am dreaming of spring too, and these are such beautiful reminders of it.
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