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WAKE UP CALL, a poem by Nancy Ellen Crossland, USA Other Nature Poems Other Spring Poems All Collections Dual Categories This Poet Countries Categories: Nature Poems & Spring Poetry Viewed 60 times Author: Nancy Ellen Crossland, USA Share Poem WAKE UP CALL I had fallen under the spell Of winter's haze; Chill of the mornings, Gray of the days, Unaware was I how Deeply I slept How stealthily the feet Of winter had crept, Suddenly the birds Whose chirps were weak and small Are melodious and strong From sunrise until the evening falls, And sweet; the air A potpourri of scents Surround my being I find my drowsiness quickly fleeing, My steps are lighter, Faster now My heart is full with joy, Tis spring Renew; Awaken now Hope and inspiration For all the Sleeping nations! Nancy Ellen Crossland 3/20/2010 Click to purchase Print 169745 0 Other Author Poems SNOWFLAKES DREAMER STRANDED Recent Site Documents LIFE GOES ON! Joke by: Drsudarsan Prasad mosquito mission Blog by: Veena Khurana Camp here I come!!! Blog by: Alexandra Todorovic Table Tennis Blog 29\7\2010. Blog by: Paul Butters Awakened desire Blog by: Pattra Shuwaswat "The Color of Colors" Blog by: Marvenea Rainwater Breaking Free from the Past Short Story by: Chad Browne         If you like this poem, post a message below to the poet!   To Respond, enter a note and then click the "Post Response" button below   Your Response:   Your Name   Your Country       Here are the previous Messages left about this Poem From Comment about poem or author Response Country Response Added Nancy Crossland Ah, springtime! Your favorite season. Who cannot love it? Everything is blooming. Our citrus trees are heavy with lemons and oranges. And the scent of the blossoms is delicious! A beautiful time of the year. Thank you my friend for your wonderful comments. May this season be a very happy and fulfilling one for you. USA 3/21/2010 11:46:00 AM Nancy Crossland NEXT LIFE -Welcome to Voices! May you enjoy the bond of friendship as so many of us have experienced. It spans across the world to connect in one voice. Thank you for your very generous comments. Hope you enjoy a pleasant week ahead. USA 3/21/2010 11:42:03 AM Nancy Crossland Hello Dowell. How kind are your words filled with warmth. Yes, it is time for a new page in our book with much to be written! Have a great week, my friend. USA 3/21/2010 11:39:22 AM Marcia Schechinger Nancy beautiful verse for this bright and early spring day. I have anticipated the spring renewal, and although still chilly, the sounds of spring brighten me up as does your verse. Good morning, Nancy :) USA 3/21/2010 8:54:58 AM NEXT LIFE NANCY WHAT HAVE I TO SAY? NILCH...SPELLBOUND!I ALWAYS READ YOUR POEMS.I JUST GOT NO TIME TO VOICE OUT MY COMMENTS...NOW IS THE TIME TO COMMENCE. LOL Mongolia 3/21/2010 8:17:38 AM Dowell Oba Though you fall under winter's spell, you have lived to amazingly awaken under a new spring. Charming verse, Nancy, for the setting of spring, and with spring comes a new era of sprouting. So may you sprout in this wake up call and blossom with much accomplishments! Nigeria 3/21/2010 3:18:33 AM Nancy Crossland Sudarsan, you always make me feel refreshed and encouraged by your comments. Thank you my friend. Have a pleasant week ahead. Hope you and your family are well. USA 3/21/2010 1:46:33 AM Drsudarsan Prasad A true wake up call for people and nations Nancy. You soaked up the soul of the spring very beautifully ! May your pen never rest, make our souls rest in the enchanting island of creativity! Good day and a happy Sunday Nancy! India 3/21/2010 1:28:22 AM Nancy Crossland Hi Linda- Happy Spring! So kind of you to comment. USA 3/21/2010 12:22:38 AM linda terrell Nancy, I too feel like a bear out of hibernation..True about the lighter step and even a light heartedness is a visual in the poem. Greatly described. usa 3/20/2010 11:23:55 PM   Send this poem to your Friends and Family           Use the following form to support the author by sending this poem to your friends, family and co-workers. Each time that you forward this poem to another friend of yours, the poet will earn marketing credits to get their poem pages displayed even more on the Internet.    Your Name:    Friend's Email:    Note:       Have this poem read to you by one of our Poets! Rate this Poem 1 - Average 2 3 4 5 - Award Winner Votes: 1      Average Rating: 4      points: 4 HELP THIS AUTHOR OUT BY COPYING THE FOLLOWING HTML CODE INTO ANY WEBPAGE <a href = "http://www.voicesnet.org/displayonepoem.aspx?poemid=169745">Click here to visit VoicesNet.com to read the poem called "WAKE UP CALL" by Nancy Ellen Crossland, USA</a>