Tag Archives: daffodils

Did You Hear That?

Posted on April 22, 2022 by maryannniemczura

Nothing wrong with my hearing, my husband says. Recently I asked if he heard the high-pitched sound. He didn’t.  What did it sound like?  Like glasses in the cupboard hitting one another.  Then he went upstairs to change clothes and … Continue reading →

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Winter, Spring, or Winter?

Posted on March 5, 2021 by maryannniemczura

Winds howl.  Buds appear. Snow on the ground. Eternal struggle ensues. Winter, spring, or winter? Stunning skies entertain. Vivid pinks and purples. Mail carrier squishes on wet lawns.  Leftover snow piles up next to road and walkways. Under the raised … Continue reading →

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It Must Be Spring

Posted on March 30, 2018 by maryannniemczura

Tiny buds and busy birds are full of activity. Daffodils have pushed through the ground. It must be spring.   Gentle rains nourish the plants and trees. Mud where snow was. It must be spring.   The forsythia will be … Continue reading →

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Fast As Lightning

Posted on March 24, 2017 by maryannniemczura

    Quick as a flash of lightning, I accepted a challenge by fellow blogger Annika Perry to try my hand at writing a fast-paced poem for this week’s blog.  It actually uses the German word blitz to describe the … Continue reading →

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Forsooth, Still Winter!

Posted on April 8, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Impatience surrounds us. For example, waiting for an elevator. There is always that person who, no matter if the button is lit up, will hit it again. Sometimes there are those who stare at the lit button and repeatedly hit … Continue reading →

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Spring Signals Hope

Posted on May 2, 2015 by maryannniemczura

After a protracted, arduous winter in Central New York, there are glimpses of spring. The days are getting warmer now. The wonders nature has to offer abound. The daffodils and forsythia smile forth in yellow blossoms. The bright sun beckoned … Continue reading →

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