We’re on the cusp of spring, but winter has been reluctant to loosen its grip. In typical New England fashion, the weather has been vacillating between blustery snow and teasing breezes. Last week I was able to sneak in a late afternoon walk. I wasn’t the only one out enjoying the sunshine.
A Riot of Robins
Grace is a leafless maple
ablaze with glowing
amber lanterns:
a riot of robins
welcoming spring.
Draft © Catherine Flynn, 2022
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In my neighborhood in southeast Michigan, I have been seeing a number of really fat robins. I don’t know what they have been eating, but a lot of it!
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Enjoyed this very much, Catherine. “A riot of robins,” “amber lanterns” — great!
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That moment right before the seasons change is such a poetic time! I love your robins taking the place of leaves! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
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Our robins arrived a few weeks ago & somehow I haven’t seen them since. They are also probably shocked at the snow, warm, snow that you described. Love those “amber lanterns”, too, Catherine.
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Your poem made me smile. I love the lanterns metaphor. It’s brilliant and made the poem shine!
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Oh, this is such a delight…much like that surprise of a warm day in March. ‘riot of robins’ is fantastic! Love this poem.
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Brilliant…and so TRUE!!
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Catherine, this is stunning! I love “cardinals in the snow” poems, of which I’ve read several (and written one) over the years. But this imagery feels so fresh, with robins and bare branches. Just lovely.
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I do love your comment about the teasing breeze. I also do love a “riot of robins.” So lovely.
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I love “grace is a leafless maple” — surrendering to your “riot of robins” — with the modesty of one who patiently waits to be clothed again in spring leaves.
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