Why have I never seen the turn of spring to summer,
overnight the moonlight sings sweetly into possible
the cycles—storms to sun,
a daffodil, then a rose.
And if time winds through the shadows, why do I not see
that beneath the ancient after, all the befores–
a language barely spoken, questions asked and lost
like faded blooms. But still, the promise, like a smile, recalled,
in the robin’s song at dawn.
It took some work to get a message from the Magnetic Poetry Oracle today. I’m taking it easy after my second Covid vaccine yesterday, but the moon was humming early this morning and a robin was singing. Tonight is the start of Passover.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
We take for granted the changing of the seasons. It’s always lovely when we stop and see, truly see it bloom before us.
Wonderful collaboration (hard-earned or not!)
Thank you very much, Dale.
Yes, I’m not quite with it today, but I still love seeing the flowers and hearing the birds.
For good reason, since you got your second shot 🙂
Here, it is so grey, I am needing a swift kick in my behind to get out there and do my steps! I’m about to, though… Crazy March. Two days ago it was 70. Today, it is 37. sigh.
Yes, I was feeling exhausted all day yesterday. It was beautiful outside, but I never got dressed. Then right before dinner, I walked inside while listening to All Things Considered, and I ended up still with about 7,000 steps. Today it’s raining, but I got out for a walk before. I think it will be a cooler next week here, too, but not 37. 😀
Nothing wrong with a day of not getting dressed, I say! And look at that? You still managed to get 7K!
I’m trying to get my butt outside as they are calling for rain, supposedly to start at noon. Then I have to bring my mother for her shot (finally) – here, we get the second one four months later because we are not getting enough supplies. Better than nothing…
I’m hoping they have an extra dose for me 😀
Good luck with the walk and the shot! Wow–four months in-between! A friend of mine tested positive after he got his second shot–so he must have been exposed between his two shots.
Got caught in the rain and got home drenched… and all for a measly 4700 steps. Looks like I’ll be walkin’ as I’m watchin’ something!
Oh boy! That is nuts…
That’s not fun. I got home this morning just before the rain started. I hope you find something good to watch. 😀
I will! But first off to bring Mom for her shot!
I thought my message would be totally different from anyone else’s today, but the feeling in both of ours is the same–
“beneath the ancient after, all the befores”
all those circles, waiting to turn (K)
Yes, you’re right! Well, the Oracle knows!
The change of season is a good time to pause and reflect. I’m getting my second vaccine this afternoon. I’m hoping for no issues since my next book is due on Tuesday. Wishing you and your family a peaceful Passover.
Yes, you’re right, Jill. Thank you!
I hope all goes well with you. I felt exhausted all day yesterday, but today I feel fine, and arm is not very sore now.
Thanks, Merril! I’m still alive and feeling good. 🙂
YAY!😀
“a language barely spoken, questions asked and lost
like faded blooms.”
Beauty in subtlety. Listening is a skill so often lost.
Hi, Rose. I hope you’re well. Thank you so much!
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve asked the question expressed in your first four lines!
How cool, Liz. Thank you for letting me know!
You’re welcome, Merril!
I hope you’re feeling ok after your second shot. I especially loved these lines: ‘overnight the moonlight sings sweetly into possible’ – I do like the idea of things still being possible 😊
Thank you very much, Ingrid! I do, too. 😀
I’m feeling so much better today. I felt exhausted all day yesterday.
I heard the second one can make you feel rotten!
It seems to be different with everyone. My daughters felt a lot worse than I did after they got theirs. They had more flu like symptoms. Some people don’t seem to have any side effects.
Well anything must be better than the virus!
Yes, exactly!
Merril, this is so beautiful…speechless!
Wow! Thank you so much, Rene!
You are so deserving. Your poetry is beyond amazing and so beautiful!
Thank you!😘
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the humming moon and the singing robin remind us that all will be well. I hope you’re feeling tons better after 2nd shot Merril.
Thank you, Susan. There was so much bird song and action early this morning before the rain came. I’m feeling perfectly fine today, after being very tired all day yesterday.
Beautifully dreamy. I hope you are fully recovered now
Thank you, Derrick. I was really tired all day yesterday, but today I’m fine.
🙂
Whatever the conditions, spring’s arrival is always refreshing, more of a welcome change than the transition into summer. And that robin’s song is a welcome sign!
Yes, I agree, Ken. Thank you!
Your first line describes seasons in Florida. Usually we spring from winter to summer, but this year Spring seems to be lingering. it’s humid and warm but not so that we need the air conditioner on. That time will come too soon. I’m glad you’re feeling better. My husband felt very fatigued after his second shot and a coworker friend said he felt like he had a mild flu after his, but the side effects only lasted a day or so. A small price to pay for an extra layer of security. The governor here is opening vaccinations to 16 and over starting April 5. Maybe that will finally make a dent in our case rate. For my county, the median age for testing positive is 28. Makes me want to stay as far away from young people as I can 😉
It’s so funny how changes seem to happen literally overnight. That seems to be happening here with spring. I was SO tired yesterday, but I woke up fine today. That’s good that more people will be vaccinated soon–I know rates are rising again. Interesting and scary about that median age–the group that is gathering socially.
Yep, the young ones worry me. We have two universities and one community college in Tallahassee. It’s a college party town. I do see many young people wearing masks, but just as many not wearing them. There’s also misinformation. We heard a young man on the local news the other day saying he would be happy to be vaccinated so he won’t get COVID or give COVID to anyone, apparently not realizing that a vaccinated person can still spread the virus. It’s just the contagion period is shorter and symptoms milder. We’ll see. I’m just so glad I no longer have to worry about being ordered to return to the office 🙂
Well, even if misinformed at least he wants to get vaccinated. There are still many who won’t get vaccinated because they believe all sorts of crazy stuff.
I love the opening lines of this. So many things change right before our eyes with no marker to declare when. I would like to know more about the ancient after that is mentioned later in the poem.
Thank you very much!
The ancient after is a general thing. I didn’t have anything particular in mind. For example, we might see the ruins of something, or Stonehenge, Pompeii, or even the light of long dead stars.
The light of long dead stars is an interesting head trip. Our present moment being another’s long ago.
Yes, exactly. 😀