Sunday, March 10, 2013

Day Light Savings





How beautifully the snow has piled
monuments over the little tribes of boxwood.
How slowly ghosts of smoke from the chimney
shadow calligraphy over the trackless spread


while the arbor vitae
flap their lacy sleeves
as a rustle of red
feathers out, slicing the air with mist.


In rows on the gutters
icicles suspend 
like a collection of daggers 
but the dogwood's branches on the south side


hold hostage a few glassy blades
lodged in a failed attempt
to escape
and crack the code of winter.


My shadow halts
over scored layers of long months
to prevent this sacred moment 
from shattering


but more joyful than my song of silence
is promise keeping itself
in random clashes of still life
plummeting to the iron window boxes


as I hear March drip away. 




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Text by Anita Rivera©
          

70 comments:

Rattus Scribus said...

Dear Anita,

I can see and feel and hear the tailings of winter in this poem and the much anticipated promise of Spring. I love your imagery: snow on "tribes of boxwood", "smoke from the chimney shadow calligraphy," "as I hear March dripping away."
Beautiful
Ruben

The Dutchess said...

WOW.....amazingly beautiful...I want more...:)

Privet and Holly said...

So proud of you...

And you know why : )

xo
Suzanne

NanaDiana said...

What a beautiful tribute to Spring life. xo Diana

Lynne said...

Your words paint such pretty images in our minds!

I look forward to extra minutes in the garden and playing outside with The Chocolate Gousse!

A Sunday family dinner with sunshine is on the menu today!
~Lynne
w/L.

1 said...

I hope that Spring is just a warm spell away.

Your new post style is great, congrats ;)

We are having a sunny, warm day for a change...windows are open and it's a wonderful change.

Have a good Sunday,
Simone

Unknown said...

Wow Anita the bird pic (is it a cardinal?) is wonderful. Yea more daylight soon. Have a super Sunday.
Best wishes Molly

Peeters Liliane said...

Dear Anita,
You're a painter with words, love't! Nice spring poem.
Anita how are you it's a long time that I visited your blog, but the reasen is that I've so little time for blogging. Even my own blog is on a hold. Work take lots of my time, I think that's something that you best know. I look forward to easter vacantion. But I think a lot of you!
Hugs for you my friend,
Liliane

Denise said...

I'm always happy to see each season arrive but also melancholy to see it leave.Beautiful Anita.I could easily feel your words. Happy to see you're back.Love and Blessings to you-Denise

Denise said...

Anita,I don't think I've ever told you but My all time favorite drawing of your's is the header on Rubin's old blog Wit's End.Oh it's so Me.One of the bits of magic We have inside of us that tell Me We must be kindred spirits,but you so easily can put that magic on paper. OX Denise

Red Rose Alley said...

Anita,
Oh, how I love poetry. You wrote this?....how beautiful. The image of the cardinal made my heart sing. I often want to capture this bird, but I don't see them around here much. It is so lovely against the white snow. Are you still having snow, dear? I know how much you long for spring, and I long for the snow this winter hehehe. I never get a chance to see it where I live. I am off to take a ride in the country today, but I will be back later to listen to the song of your poetry.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

Martina said...

Dearest Anita, i see your conscious walk in the show, engaging all the senses, has inspired you! Such a lovely poem of spring, hidden in winters embrace ... Love it!
Also, you have worked on your header already - it looks good, somehow very fitting to the writing. Hope your sunday is lovely and cozy. I'm mainly cooking today - oven roast vegetables and .... chocolat truffles! Many hugs!

"Create Beauty" said...

And how you have L I S T E N E D

it is a mystery to me how all these lovely
words and thoughts and images

dance in your heart and mind
and then form into s beautiful series of poignant observations.

winter is dripping away with the
promise of spring.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem, the first thing I read this morning. It has created a serene beauty in my heart.

Love you dear heart!
Violet

Anonymous said...


lovely poetry
my friend...
on this sunday!
cherio

Sandra van Doorn said...

words for the soul.just gorgeous. xo

Ricki Treleaven said...

How lovely! So happy spring is almost here.

The enchanted home said...

Beautiful Anita! I love how you ended it and to hear March drip away.....your words are so moving and powerful. Also love your new look, simple and so elegant, just like you.

Simplement ... said...

Mars est un farceur qui n'en fait qu'à sa tête !
Tantôt gris, tantôt bleu, il suffit d'une petite plume rouge pour lui faire perdre la tête ...
Le Printemps est proche ...
Bisous ma belle
Marie-Ange

The Tablescaper said...

Absolutely beautiful.

I'd love to have you link to Seasonal Sundays.

- The Tablescaper

Leslie said...

Oh Anita... This is just lovely.. March IS dripping away and the cycle of life (spring) begins again. How fortunate you are to experience this change. Our seasonal changes are a bit more subtle.. but we do see and feel it.

Thank you for your visit today! Happy anniversary:) and I'm sure your white tulips were gorgeous. They come in so many colors! White is so elegant:)

Enjoy your day!!

xxleslie

Unknown said...

How pretty Anita...you are a poet too...such talent you have, clever lady.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
xx

Sandy at You May Be Wandering said...

This is so beautiful, Anita...it really does feel as though Spring is in the air finally!

xoxox

Bonnie said...

Anita, Your words and picture fit perfectly together. Beautiful! Bonnie

Angelsdoor * Penny said...

Dear Anita,
Such a lovely way to welcome spring, with your beautiful poem. Your words
make my heart sing..
Bisous!
Penny

Down by the sea said...

I loved your poem the description was wonderful and created such images inside my head.
Sarah x

Draffin Bears said...

Dear Anita,

You have painted a beautiful picture with your poetry, saying good bye to winter and welcoming Spring days!
Love the sweet red bird peeping out from behind the gorgeous white snow.

Happy new week, dear friend
hugs
Carolyn

It's me said...

Beautiful !!!!!..i really love it....xxx....love Ria...!!

Sarah said...

Anita, your poetic words have painted the loveliest image for my mind's eye. What a sweet gift on this Day of Light Saving. '-)

beatrice De said...

ça c'est dingue comme photo. Il fallait être là au bon moment.

Fashion-isha said...

You're an artist and a poet too?? Wow! Your talent is amazing. I hope you have been well!
xo
Sharon

Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns said...

Oh my dear, this I my favorite piece you have ever written. It is magical and beautiful, I could see and feel it all. Your dreams are coming true!!

Xxoo Elizabeth

hi-d said...

You have a way with words, Anita! I am ready for springtime!!! Yay!

Thanks so much for stopping by...Mr. M sure did hold onto those boots in that video...heehee...I can't wait to get some photos of him splashing in puddles. :)

Have a great week!
Heidi

Marie said...

Love, love, love!

Createology said...

Cold, icy, grey, white and sparkly...then the bright red of a beautiful cardinal. Blissful...

Unknown said...

sending love from the Pacific Northwest

Ann said...

love it Anita ♥
Made me think of Spring
and the colors it will bring.
Oh how time flies... ♥

koralee said...

Oh Anita.....I LOVE THIS...I think this is one of my favourite post of yours....YOu my dear are so talented. This is what you should be doing!!!! Your writing is amazing. And look....I spy a new little spring bouquet illustration on your sidebar...pure JOY! You made me very happy this monday morning. I love surprises and this is the best surprise ever! Hugs...xoxoxoxox

Unknown said...

Beautiful xx

ide love if you checked my blog out x 1stepclosereveryday.blogspot.com

Jude Butterfly said...

Enchanting. Perfectly perfect.
I adore your blog.

Unknown said...

What a perfect poem Anita. Don't you just love that cardinal peeking beyond the snow. Even though the earth is still a bit white here, Spring is here.

Karen

renae said...

Beautiful, yes beautiful!

That was not what I expected here today. Such a lovely change for you to post a poetry piece of bidding farewell to the season of snow and ice and it's frozen stillness.

Yes, my friend, you write lovely poetry.

Thank you for thinking of me. I am feeling better. Perhaps today will be more somewhat normal, hoping anyway.

Anonymous said...

Oh, so PERFECT!!
BRAVO!!!

Vintage Home said...

ah such sweet remembrance & new beginnings......and all I did was crawl back in bed! So glad I have your interpretation to open up the senses!

BRASWELL said...

Hi Anita-love that poem + just saw this wonderful photo of the red bird in the snow. Stunning xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

Maria said...

~ A beautiful poem for the closing of my day, Anita.We have had snow flurries also, the coldest of days... so your delightful poem is so fitting for this end of my day.. Roll on Spring time....With the kindest thoughts....Love Maria x

Lisa Farmer Designs said...

Such a lovely tribute to the ending of the season. I love your imagery Anita, and who else could bring life to icicles. Thanks for sharing with all of us!! Hugs, Lisa

Elephants & Ivy said...

So, so beautiful. Anita, your words transport and sooth. I am awed and amazed by your multitude of talents.
You are truly blessed.
Keep inspiring.
Big hugs,
Patti

Nella Miller said...

Dear Anita, you have captured this time of year perfectly, March is dripping away, beautiful! You have a way with words beyond poetry... really! Keep well, hugs, N.xo

ivana said...

Love the atmosphere in the poem!

Woodside Park said...

Dear Anita,
Long time no chat :) Just got back from our trip. Catching up here. Enjoyed this lovely post. Thanks for sharing your gift, as always. Hope you are well ~
xo
Loi

Elizabeth Rose Stanton said...

The many ways you manifest your creativity = awesome. xo

Palomasea said...

And there it is!!!
Glorious and courageous, dear friend and gifted poet.
Liliane said it beautifully...you are a painter with words!!
Love it so much....
I cannot even single out individual lines...I would have to re-post almost the entire poem!! :)))
And look at that gorgeous cardinal playing peek-a-boo...
Don't you love his song?
Brava, dear one. (more please! :)
Love.

Martina said...

Hello sweet friend, just have to tell you, how much it snowed here! We didn't have this much snow for ages, and it comes now, when we are waiting for spring ... but it's beautiful somehow and made me think of your lovely poem! xox

renae said...

hi Anita! Just wanted to drop by and say "hi". I am all better and so I can face the fact that my hair is ok. It was just a bit too dark but I guess it is alright.

I hope you like my post for Wednesday. I felt good making it. Thanks for turning me on to Pinterest to aid in making posts. I love doing them in a theme and letting the creativity take me.

Take care and I hope this finds you well. (hug)

Suz said...

Beautiful poem, Anita. Beautiful imagery. Have you published? You should.

koralee said...

Morning my friend...thank you for your sweet encouragement this morning...one more day of teaching and tomorrow is Grandparents day ...so it will be a busy one...we usually get about 500 grandparents coming to the school.After tomorrow I start my Spring Break...yahooooo. Have a great day ....thinking of you always. xoxox

renae said...

Oh Anita, that yellow dress reminded me of my Mom. Yesterday was her birthday and I kept remembering her. Perhaps that is why I placed that yellow dress on there. She had a wonderful yellow dress as I was growing up. It was a shirt waist style that had a belt that was covered in the same fabric. The buttons up the front were yellow plastic with a rhinestone in the center. I wish I had that dress today.

Have a great day. Perhaps you can put your poetry in a side selection area, so those that want to view it can? That is why mine is in a separate page. Dang, I haven't written any poetry for months. What is wrong with me? hahahahaha

marielle said...

Mon village sous la neige et les oiseaux de mon jardin ne sont pas aussi exotiques... Bises de France

Anne said...

Lovely words, Anita! And the peeking cardinal is the perfect visual accompaniment. Can't wait for your spring posts! xxoo Anne

Ivy Clad said...

I could just see the cardinal make the snow fly as he flew out of the shrubbery by the picture you've painted with your words. The cardinals in the snow are one of my favorite winter sights. I thought myself lucky to have one that would regularly perch on my front porch & sometimes in the wreath hanging on my front door!

Doing a happy dance that the mid-March thaw is here! Great post!
Keri

Rainbow Gatherer said...

I love dthe pics you post in your blog,very inspiring :) I'll be happy if you stop by my blog too :)

koralee said...

Morning sweet friend...enjoy your day today...I am just running out the door..grandparents day!!! xoxox

Jade said...

What a lovely poem, my dear Anita..........i don´t understand each word, but I feel the magic of it! Have a wonderful weekend,

with love, Jade

TRENDSURVIVOR said...

What an amazing image. Even though I am in a mood for spring I love it!

Nina
http://trendsurvivor.com/

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

What a lovely poem Anita....I can feel the cool as we are heading towards Autum here...our mornings and evenigs are a little darker now..the coolness is trying to come!
Oh yes another show....a theatre dinner planned with small acts....the script is still being written but they hope to do it all over Winter. They are planning a Music Hall/melodrama! Yes still taking voice lessons and nowhere near ready for a lead....still getting used to the idea of being 'on stage'!

Sending love your way dear Anita....Dzintra xo

Anonymous said...

Like wine, even better with time. Loved it the first time, could not resist a second sip.
Delicious, my friend.
Hugs

Style Diary Of A Fashion Fanatic said...

Hello beautiful Anita!!!!
This is one of my favorite posts!!!!
All the beautiful photos of fashion and the coats!!!! SO amazing!!!!!! I can't believe it was spring ahead time change already last weekend!!!!
This past week my husband & I went to the Bon Jovi concert; it was SOOO much fun!!!! He has great music!!!! We went to one of the shows in 2011 as well.
Hope you're having a great start to you weekend. It was 73 degrees here yesterday but that is short lived as the chill of the 40's returns today!!!!
Sending much luv & hugs,
Shannon

Willow said...

Ah , so lovely a poem and a picture that bring you right in to them. Fabulous !!

La Petite Gallery said...

Gorgeous post, I have a few ghosts in my closet, for the woman I used to be. Time to do Spring Cleaning, and get rid of some things. Plus
taxes, ugh!! Happy St Pat's Day
Anita. Have a fun Sunday.
yvonne
Beautiful Music!

deb famularo said...

Anita, you're a woman of beauty and many talents!!! I have missed your blog and very happy to be back!! It's pure magic here. Much love...Xo