Poetry for Ukraine ~ “With the Strength of Snowdrops”

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“With the Strength of Snowdrops”

Snowdrops pierce through frozen ground
Amid fiery blasts and artillery rounds

Tiny flowers so brave and bright
Show strength in their tenacious fight

Eager blossoms unfurl with glee
Like a flag flying free

Beauty and promise spring after spring
Despite despair the season brings

While man may sow hate and strife
Nature blooms with hope and life §

~Alicia Woodward

“Snowdrops: Theirs is a fragile but hardy celebration …in the very teeth of winter.”
~ Louise Wilder

Published by thesimpleswan.com

Hi! I'm Alicia. I'm a retired literature teacher who writes soul-soothing essays inspired by the beauty of the seasons. My Sunday posts are from my weekly newspaper column in The Southern Illinoisan. Wednesday posts are more personal. Subscribe via email by clicking the "Follow" button on the homepage at www.thesimpleswan.com. Email her at Alicia@thesimpleswan.com.

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