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May Day

July 13, 2020 13 Comments

May Day
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“Forget Winter,” Spring says.

“I could never forget,” I reply.

Spring rises, shedding cherry blossoms, raindrops, and sparkling sunlight. “Look at me!”

I look away, thinking of fuzzy skies and crisp winds, hot cinnamon and my breath fogging the window. For a moment, I’m distracted as Spring whispers promises of beautiful things, everything new as fresh linen daisies, while he shines on me.

Then, I remember Winter accepting me, letting me succumb.

I wish I wanted Spring, but Winter still possesses me. And I need, want, to be possessed. I long to return to him, but, now, I’ve forgotten the way.

By Melanie Maggard

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  1. Constanée Malik Hemedi says

    July 13, 2020 at 7:31 am

    This is really lovely. I’m a summer person but understand so well “succumbing” to winter, just giving in to that time of year when everything rests. And it will find us.

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    • Melanie says

      July 13, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks! I struggle with letting go of the past and the allure of the future. I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂

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  2. Vivian says

    July 13, 2020 at 7:47 am

    Loved the descriptions of spring!

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    • Melanie says

      July 13, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!

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  3. marjan sierhuis says

    July 13, 2020 at 7:57 am

    Thank you for this beautiful story.

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    • Melanie says

      July 13, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks for the feedback! And for taking time to leave a comment 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jo Patterson says

    July 13, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    Liked the comparisons of youth, spring, and winter, later years of life. How true this is. We would all like a do over or return.

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    • Melanie says

      July 13, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the story. I appreciate the feedback 🙂

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  5. Lisa Marie Lopez says

    July 13, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    Wow impressive, beautifully written.

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    • Melanie says

      July 13, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      Thanks for the compliments! 🙂

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  6. nostalgicablog says

    July 13, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    A lovely landscape. Thank you for sharing it.

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    • Melanie says

      July 14, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  7. Holly says

    August 15, 2021 at 12:35 am

    Interesting. Poetic. Sufficiently vague for one’s own interpretation. Love it! I think what you are doing is awesome! Message me sometime! ?

    Reply

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