A Memory of Spring

Incandescent,
the afterglow of sunlight
shimmers in your dusky eyes

Luminous and soft
I could count
the sparks of twilight
the fireflies in our hindsight

Illusory, now

The solemn hold of winter
humbles our confidence
The unseen feels more
impossible to me

Still

I see.

Out our window, I catch a glimpse of a crescent moon
dangling precariously.

He’s hazy tonight
as if he’s holding onto a memory
but fares too tired to write it, now
or whisper his words to me.

Illustrious and placid
you’re dreaming like we
are back in each other’s arms
under starlight fancyfree.

15 responses to “A Memory of Spring”

Shimmering Muse

February 1, 2024 at 2:24 pm

Beautiful 🤍

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Woodsy

February 1, 2024 at 2:59 pm

Gorgeously paced, Britt…

I have left parts of myself in moons like that.

They melt in the glow and drip onto clouds,
for you to catch.

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  February 2, 2024 at 2:01 am
  
  Yes! And I do catch them
  harmonizing with sanctioned stars
  large and charging their beams
  only to fall to a few lucky ones
  A keen eye isn’t enough
  They’re frightfully fast like firelight
  
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Woodsy

February 3, 2024 at 1:23 am

I loved when trade clouds from across the sea would hover over me, their billowy cargo glinting in the moonlight.
High as they were, they felt close enough to touch. Intimate.
The place they conjured inside me still opens up sometimes…
like when you talk with me.
Thank you, sis.

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  February 8, 2024 at 12:39 am
  
  Always, my bro! Always ☺️
  Awwww you used the word, billowy awwww. I love my Billow. Just thinking of Billow makes me so happy. She’s been nursing me and Matt to health, again. Beautiful comment. You’re incredible. Thank you ❤️💜
  
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WanderingCanadians

February 5, 2024 at 11:55 am

Beautiful poem. All we need is a glimmer of light, or hope, to keep us going.

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  February 8, 2024 at 12:34 am
  
  Thank you ❤️☺️ yes!!! It’s been a rough winter and spring resonates with hope and new beginnings. We’re getting some warmer weather so I’m excited 😆😊
  
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  1. WanderingCanadians
    
    February 9, 2024 at 8:50 pm
    
    Same here. And some sunshine! Finally! Have a wonderful weekend.
    
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  2. BrittnyLee
    
    February 21, 2024 at 1:36 pm
    
    Thank you, Linda!!! You have a great week and weekend coming 💖💖
    
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Belladonna

February 29, 2024 at 6:16 pm

Beautiful poem!

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  March 14, 2024 at 1:34 am
  
  Thank you, Belladonna!! How are you??
  
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  1. Belladonna
    
    March 14, 2024 at 3:09 am
    
    Hey girlie! I’m good! How are you?
    
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  2. BrittnyLee
    
    March 14, 2024 at 12:38 pm
    
    I’m good. Just praying hard for a kiddo I’m working with. He’s struggling but he’s trying. It’s been trying on the whole team and himself. Prayers please 💜❤️ he’s such a good kid and deserves peace. I’m glad you’re good. I’ll be visiting shortly 🌞😁😊
    
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  3. Belladonna
    
    March 14, 2024 at 3:30 pm
    
    I am showering him with prayers. Please keep me updated on him!!!
    
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  4. BrittnyLee
    
    March 14, 2024 at 7:13 pm
    
    Thank you 😄😊 will do
    
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