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’24 Contemplations: Quadrille #196–Let’s Have a Slumber Party!

swaggering in proper
regalia arrives Spring
rousing us to a
time of enlivening
the kaleidoscope
of hues beguiling
where only yesterday
snow lay slumbering
now crocuses from
hilltops cascading
the colors seeping in
like full moons exploding
readying one and all,
and fecundity imprinting

© selma

This post is written for Punam of paeansunplugged,
the host/bartender at the Poet’s Pub, dVerse, for
Quadrille #196–where she invites poets to “Let’s Have a Slumber Party!

Anyone can participate. Just click the link to read how easy participating in
this friendly community is. I hope to see you there.

The slumber party is inside–please don’t get stuck on the bridge. *wink*

a child at the bridge
A child at the bridge. Photo by selma.

“The prompt runs until next Monday at noon. Have fun! I verge on the edge
of slumber as I await your entries.” ~ Punam.


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  2. beth March 9, 2024 Reply

    thank you for all parts of a welcoming spring

    1. Selma Martin March 9, 2024 Reply

      Thank you too for supporting, Beth. Heartfelt gratitude. Xoxo 🤗

    1. Selma Martin March 9, 2024 Reply

      Another one for Spring 👏🏽 Thanks for being here, Cheryl. Happy Spring. Xoxo

  4. Cindy Georgakas March 10, 2024 Reply

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL POEM AND ODE TO SPRING, SELMA! Thanks for sharing it❣️

  5. VJ March 10, 2024 Reply

    This is so beautiful. Nature does offer such inspiration.

      1. VJ March 10, 2024 Reply

        My pleasure

  7. memadtwo March 10, 2024 Reply

    Winter finds many ways to slumber, but luckily spring is awakening! Thanks for the inspiration. (K)

  8. Sadje March 10, 2024 Reply

    A beautiful poem full of spring

  9. Maria Michaela March 10, 2024 Reply

    Even if we don’t have Spring here, I can feel it with this poem 😍

    1. Selma Martin March 11, 2024 Reply

      Happy Spring my sweet. Spring could be a feeling of newness or new beginnings too. Enjoy my sweet.

  10. Grace March 11, 2024 Reply

    I cannot to see spring’s kaleidoscope of hues. Bring on the spring season.

    1. Selma Martin March 11, 2024 Reply

      Bring it on already!

      It’s on its way, Grace. Promise. Thanks for reading and commenting

  11. rajkkhoja March 11, 2024 Reply

    Very nice poem written. Beautiful spring flowers.

    1. Selma Martin March 11, 2024 Reply

      Thank you for enjoying this post, Raj. Happy Spring.

  12. pvcann March 11, 2024 Reply

    I love the build to change snow yesterday crocus today, seamless, and I really enjoyed the picture of exploding moons.

    1. Selma Martin March 12, 2024 Reply

      Aww thanks so dearly dear PV. This encouraging comments will last me all week. Bless you. 🙇🏽‍♀️

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