vernal equinox
the freshly-turned earth
settles into itself

 

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Issue 22.1 | 28 March 2022

14 Responses

  1. dcb Says:
    March 28th, 2022 at 8:37 am

    Nicely phrased.

  2. Julie Schwerin Says:
    March 29th, 2022 at 7:16 am

    Thank you.

  3. Mary Jo Says:
    March 28th, 2022 at 9:48 am

    Just beautiful, Julie and with such hope.

  4. Julie Schwerin Says:
    March 29th, 2022 at 7:16 am

    Thanks, Jo. We all need a little hope.

  5. Kathryn Delisle Says:
    March 28th, 2022 at 9:50 am

    Beautiful to read on a very cold day!

  6. Julie Schwerin Says:
    March 29th, 2022 at 7:17 am

    Thanks, Kathryn. Indeed. 29 degrees here in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin this morning! :)

  7. Magyar Says:
    March 28th, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    __ Very nice, Julie; this, my humble echo.

    _Highwire: betwixt each season's balance: cautious steps.

  8. Julie Schwerin Says:
    March 30th, 2022 at 1:49 pm

    Dear Magyar, Thank you for the poetic replay! A balance, indeed!

  9. pedometergeek Says:
    March 28th, 2022 at 6:37 pm

    Gorgeous, Julie.
    ~Nancy Brady

  10. Julie Schwerin Says:
    March 29th, 2022 at 7:22 am

    Thanks, Nancy! I see spring is still trying to settle in Ohio. My son sent me photos of the snow from this weekend!

  11. Jill Lange Says:
    March 29th, 2022 at 2:41 pm

    Beautiful, and perfect for vernal equinox! Thank you, Julie!

  12. Julie Schwerin Says:
    March 30th, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    Thanks, Jill. Yes, it seems we are still trying to settle in here, but it's coming.

  13. johnhawkhead Says:
    March 30th, 2022 at 1:31 am

    So much in this one Julie, I can feels myself sinking into it!

  14. Julie Schwerin Says:
    March 30th, 2022 at 1:51 pm

    Thank you, John. Yes, the frozen ground is thawing and each step leaves an imprint. It's a good feeling after a long winter!

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