even the fairies
have settled in
for a long
winter’s nap
still tucked in
covered
by
a soft
blanket of snow
with
just
a
lemon feather
and
a few
festive trappings
above
reminding us
of
the spring
below
and
yet
to come.
—
“perhaps I am a bear, or some hibernating animal underneath,
for the instinct to be half asleep all winter is so strong in me.”
– anne morrow lindbergh
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
I know how you feel. I think everyone is done with the ice and snow this year, even those of us that like it. This is so peaceful. 🙂
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yes, and it is a peaceful scene –
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I feel like I can’t even remember spring
>
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it’s coming!
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The instinct to be half asleep is strong in me as well in the winter! Spring is just around the corner! ❤
Diana xo
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i agree, and it is! )
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The quote has it right. I’m sluggish all winter and rather sleep more than in spring, summer, or fall.
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Hibernating )
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Yeah. Like that! 😀
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True story Beth.
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)
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Here’s to what may be stirring underneath, Beth. Thanks for the reminder, my friend. 🙂
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Soon )
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I love spring and it’s well on it’s way over here. Apart from today when it lashed!
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i love it too, tric. and it’s going to come in kicking and screaming here )
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I felt this was so sweet, just perfect, Beth. You made a simple photo ‘come to life!’
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thanks, robin. that is so nice of you to say )
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Aww – loved this Beth – so creative and sweet!
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thank you so much )
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I’m not sure about the fairies, but there is a squirrel that’s settled into the squirrel feeder (it has a hinged top) and seems determined not to come out again till spring.
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ahh, smart squirrel –
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It’s time. It’s time to come out of hibernation.
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i’m so ready-
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Yes roll on the springtime Beth 🙂
I love your little poem, and the picture
that accompanies it 🙂 Be well Beth 🙂
Andro xxx
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bring it on!
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I think you might have a few frozen fairies come spring beth. 😉
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ah, no. they are a hearty lot!
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Charming verse, as always, and the scene looks much more wintery than anything we have now (UK) where signs of Spring are appearing by the hour. I love the sense of optimism and renewel at this time of year
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Thank you. And I agree. It’s time for fresh starts )
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(renewal ) oops !
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I remember the snow and bitter cold so well. Can’t say that I miss it now that I’m in a much more temperate climate. 40 degrees feels chilly enough for me. I’ve become such a weather wimp! 😉
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It’s almost 40 here today, so we’re really excited !)
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I bet you are!
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) hear wave!
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We may reach the 30’s this week Beth! Woohoo!!!!!
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Yes!
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beautiful!
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thank you, rachel )
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