in the depth winter
my mind wonders in darkness
short days and long nights
the full moon is the witness
i look for the hidden hope
i search for droplets of spring
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Tanka Tuesday :: droplets of hope
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I love the “droplets of spring.” What lovely imagery. 🙂
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Yes, the droplets make our imagination fly away!
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Droplets of spring is so lovely – I cant wait 😊
💞Suzanne
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Yes, me either! Spring is welcome!
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Elizabeth, I love how you’ve conveyed an introspective journey through winter’s depths. The search for hidden hope and droplets of spring creates a resonant reflection on the seasonal-emotional landscape!
Much love,
David
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Thanks, David! yes, we are always searching for something. 🙂
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Lovely and beautifully expressed Elizabeth. Great post 👏
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Thanks, Kamal! 🙂
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Always welcome Elizabeth 😊
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The moon is always hopeful I think. (K)
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Yes, for sure! She can have answers to our questions.
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Beautiful poem, Elizabeth! I, too, want Spring to come already.
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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Yes, it’s time! I’m really tired of the boots, coats.
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This beautiful Elizabeth, we are all praying for those droplets of hope
..We need a sign of Spring and sign 💜💜
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Yes, spring is welcome, hope it shows up soon!
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Those droplets–we are of one mind in this, Elizabeth.
This is lovely.
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Yes, I can’t wait to see the first signs of spring. Thanks, Selma!
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Elizabeth, your poem is so lovely. Droplets of spring – exquisite! ❤️
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Thanks, Gwen! 🙂
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Those droplets of hope stand out so clearly against the sky. The dark mood is so entrenched but at the end you leave the reader with hope ❤
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Thanks for the lovely comment! 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Yes to Spring, I can’t wait!
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Yes! 🙂
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Love your last line Elizabeth
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Thanks, Sadja! Everybody is searching for tiny signs of spring at this time. Enough of winter!
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Oh yes, that’s so true
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