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Spring Flowers

3/27/2016

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How I Know
 
Spring is coming!
Spring is coming!
Ask me how I know.
I met some pussy willows,
And they all told me so!
 
                                                                 -Anonymous
 
When I was working in the schools I loved to hang poems on the wall outside my office. I always smiled when I could hear kids standing in line quietly whispering the words. How I Know was a favorite for March and I thought of it yesterday. I spent some time in the garden checking for new growth on the perennials, clearing some debris, and wishing the rabbits would leave the irises alone. I noticed the beautiful blossoms on the magnolia tree down the street and vowed again that one day I would get to Washington to see the cherry blossoms. Spring was definitely in the air, so I planted some pansies and set out a couple of planters of sweet alyssum and johnny jump-ups. The air was a little chilly, but I could smell spring.
 
Here’s a little poem I wrote for this Easter Day with a nod to How I Know.
 
Spring
 
Daffodils and pansies
Crocuses and more.
Soon there will be tulips
And hyacinths galore!
 
Pussy willows tell me
That soon it will be spring
Purple, yellow, pink, and green
Colors soon to sing!
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arjeha link
3/27/2016 06:00:51 am

The colors of
Spring so beautifully captured in this poem. There is nothing like Spring colors to brighten a day.Happy Easter, Rose.

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Shelly
3/27/2016 06:10:59 am

Beautiful poem! Spring colors will brighten anyone's day! I know they always make me smile! I got daffodils from a girl a few days ago who I love like my own. Our families are very close. Put them in a vase on the window sill in the kitchen. They sure brighten the area and I smile every time I look at them!

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elsie
3/27/2016 06:58:59 am

Signs of spring creep in and surprise us with the colors and scents. I was surprised to discover a couple of tulips bloomed in my garden. Perfect poem for spring!

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PaulaBourque link
3/27/2016 08:26:32 am

Just the breath of fresh air and spot of color I needed on the cool and cloudy Easter morn!

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Beth Cook link
3/27/2016 01:28:17 pm

I can't wait for all the flowers to bloom! I loved your poem. Thanks for sharing!!

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lynne dorfman link
3/28/2016 04:27:04 am

We were both thinking Spring! Love the idea of hanging a poem outside your door. Great idea for all classrooms, really. Students eventually could choose the poem. Best of all is your own poem from the mentor text you also included. A happy, hoyous song to welcome spring and all her gardens!

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Clare link
3/28/2016 05:01:46 am

Hi Rose, I love both poems you shared - I also love the idea of "with a nod to" such a great way to credit a mentor text. I want to try that with kids -- a "with a nod to" draft.... have you ever used that with kids?
Clare

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Rose
3/28/2016 05:38:21 am

Clare,
I don't think I ever used that phrase with kids, but I think it would work. Let me know.

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