break a leg young thing
this is your moment
after all those morgue afternoons
rehearsing old school mystiques
fine tuning your pauses
making each phrase count
your entrance upstage
deliberate slight in silhouette
moving into light and out
making us sit up
a stir
a single shoot
peep of crocus
hiatus
second delivery
you hold our breath in yours
delay the extended arm
purple patch declamation
flourishes of yellow madness
in winterspent fields
in the morning we’ll blog and tweet
your budding craft
your youth
johnpoetflanagan 
Lovely poem, John. I wish spring would hurry up. 😛
Herminia,
Thank You for the lovely comment.
Never fear, spring is on the way.
Big Hugs
john
You’re very welcome. Mmm I can’t wait. 🙂
A lovely testament to the season of new life.
May its beauty enfold you with joy. ~Dennis
Thank You, Dennis
for those lovely words.
Peace and Love
john
beautiful words to the rebirth of nature. Thank you! Adrián
Adrian
Thank You for reading and responding.
Abrazos
john
Beautiful 🙂
Leyla,
You are so kind.
Thank You.
Big Hugs
john
What a way of seeing you have
and then delivering. Winnie says no one should be allowed
to write as beautifully and originally as you do, there should
be a law against it. You know we love your work and we love you.
Harry
Harry and Winnie,
Thank You very much.
Hope all is well with you.
Much Love
john
What a performance, and you describe it so well.
Myra
Thank You for reading and commenting.
I’m very happy to see you again.
Big Hugs
John
Many thanks for such wonderfully uplifting prose – you have a rare gift, John!
Such a fine compliment
Thank You
Always with my best
john
And why not? This crocus performed much better than the performer I saw this afternoon.
Love the comment, Malcolm.
Sorry you were disappointed with the other performance.
Best Wishes
john
I am also waiting with baited breath. Spring is coming, jf. I smell her. Nothing better than purple. You may have calmed spring, but you calmed me, as well. ♡ Always.
Audrey,
I hope the wait is almost over, it’s been a tough winter over there.
Stay calm and be patient.
Thank You so much for reading and responding.
Big Hugs
jf
I wish. Still a foot of snow, so frozen I can walk across it.
It will melt soon, I hope, You have had more than enough.
Thank You so much for reading and commenting.
Best Wishes
john
The urgency is felt in the poem, the impatience to see the breathtaking refreshment of Spring…ah, love it, John 🙂
Thank You
Dear Ina
So Kind and generous.
Big Hugs
john
Wow!, John is it your purple patch?
I hope it is a purple patch, Rekha.
Thank You very much for your kindness.
Big Hugs
john
A testament to the promise of Youth, I feel, John. Full of hope, yet with a nod towards the cyclic nature of life. Well written.
Chris,
It was an attempt of sorts to kill two birds with one stone, or at least wing them.
Thank You for reading and supporting.
Best to You
Always
john
Much better than watching paint dry, don’t you think? I love this. 🙂
Thank You, Tony
for that lovely comment.
My best to You
john
Good one! I am ready to watch the show.
Thank you, Bruce.
i hope it warms up soon up there in the north.
Best Always
john
Brother John – Wonderful review on the performance of spring. Makes me want to applaud.
All applause welcomed and accepted and coming from You
Brother
a cherished compliment indeed.
Hope it’s getting warmer for You and Diane
With Love
john
John, this is wonderful, a lovely introduction to the upcoming arrival of spring, absolutely my favorite time of year. What a great welcome to my morning, thank you!
Always warm wishes,
Pepperanne
So happy you enjoyed it
Pepperanne,
and not to worry, spring is definitely on the way,
i’ve just had a word with the season gods.
Warmest Wishes and Hugs
john
John, it sounds to me like you and I are not the only ones that wish the buds would burst forth and spread its magic.
Regards,
Jackie
Jackie
i know how hard the winter has been for so many
so anything to offer hope is worth it
and spring IS on the way
Best Wishes
john
I’m glad Spring has almost sprung too brother! It’s been a difficult Winter for me.
My favorite lines:
“peep of crocus
hiatus”
Made me think of
Digitalis
Denied us
Though your phrasing sounds much better 🙂
My best to you John!
Ry
You’ve been freezing your ass off, Brother,
i couldn’t take it..so near to the beautiful Missouri
that i would love but i’d be out of there from october to april..
yes, i’d cheat.
spring arrives SOON
Your Brother
john
Yes, I can’t wait! The river is beautiful throughout October to April as well, I’ve been down there a few times through these Winter months! Spring, hurry up!
Best always!
Ry
The sun’s changing arc warms the hibernating beauties as they don their best to soon lead us to their colorful review. John my friend I am feeling spring is long overdue as winter has raped the land of its intrinsic beauty and covered the land with pallid colors. Your poem brings me hope winter is losing its sway. There is magic in your words John, magic. Jon Michael
Such a rich and beautifully worded response,
Jon, My Friend,
worthy of a poet..as indeed You are.
Ever your Friend
john
So lovely.
Thank You
Dear Gina
for the great support.
Much Love
Always
john
Lovely! Spring is coming and hope to see the rebirth of those colorful flowers soon 🙂
Yes, Indah,
flowers and warmth are on the way
I’ve just had a word with Mother Nature and she’s promised.
Thank You.
Big Hugs
john
Looking forward!!
Lovely! Here in Australia. we’re still waiting on (true) Autumn…
Thank You, Margaret.
For sure autumn in all its gold and rust will come, I must admit that’s my favourite season.
Best Wishes
john
Oh my gosh Uncle John, this is so awesome. Yes Spring is arriving with bursts of beautiful colors and life!
It’s been a hard winter for many in the northern countries so spring I feel will be doubly welcome this year.
Thank You, Miss Mary and please continue to share with us your beautiful work.
Big Hugs
uncle john
My crocuses have made their delivery, all the nicer with your poem as an accompaniment.
Thank you, Noelle,
for that gracious comment, so kind.
i hope there are more crocuses by the day, about time!
Big Hugs
john
Truly in the delightful spirit of a gifted writer John! I favour posts as this…after my own heart! My sincere apologies for getting here so late. Life and business has me bogged down and behind.
Yes, Don, I was hoping to have a new view here, a different approach and to keep it light and charming, if possible.
Thank You.
My best to You
Always
John
No need for apology; if you’re busy, you’re busy
Bravo and a standing ovation! This deserves its rave reviews. ‘This is your moment’ – milk it! Such an original take on Spring, a fresh and totally original interpretation,
‘making us sit up’.
Angela,
You honour me with such a warm, enthusiastic comment.
Thank You
I hope all is well for You and Yours
With Love
john