I was cheered by the sight of rhododendrons full of tight buds, reminding me that, although
it’s still a long way away, Spring will come, the buds will open and their glorious flowers
shine out. Warmth and colour be in the world again.
HOPE IN TRAINING
Those tight little buds are waiting
For next Spring.
There’s no sign of hurry,
No hint of impatience.
In fact, just looking at them
Reveals an alternative world
To the one we live in.
©2021 Gwen Grant
Poems by Gwen Grant 
And the light is already coming back!
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I like this, both as a description and as a metaphor
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❤️
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Loved reading your nice blog. (This is the second answer. I have no idea where the first one went!)
Gwen.
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Yes! Hope all is well with you and Happy Christmas.
Gwen.
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Thank you!
Gwen.
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Thank you for this wonderful Poem, Gwen. I really like it.
I wish you a magical Christmas in which you can hear the quiet voices of your dreams. May the lights on the tree bring hope to your heart and give you peace – not just today, but every day to come.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Greetings….Rosie from Germany
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Thank you, Rosie. Hope your Christmas day has been just as magical.
Gwen.
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I don’t mind those little buds waiting a bit longer! I need my fair share of Winter!
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Well, snow and fiercer weather is forecast!
Gwen .
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Welcome to the glitchy world of blog-comments! I’m so glad you found me ⭐ Hope the new year is everything you hope for! Linda xx
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Heart!
Gwen.
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