The Awakening of Earth – A Poem of Springtime
Such joy found in the awakening of earth
The blanket of white, now mostly forgotten
Remnants of dirty-grey shadow piles remain
Their days are numbered, so says the glowing sun
Thawing ground releasing blades of grass
Yawning, stretching, and reaching skyward
Below their roots awakening to the news
Life is free to return, the soil can breathe
A trained ear can hear the landscape speaking
Rivers make their voices heard first
The cackling of cracking ice slipping downstream
Bubbly laughter slipping past waiting stones
Everything all at once as the moment arrives
Along the branches of bare trees, whispers gather
Tiny buds holding the promise, yet still bound
Maybe tomorrow, the unfurling of waiting leaves
The heavy masked silence of winter’s weight gone
Birdsong, sweet melodies, returning to the morning
A single call, then another, and then a symphony
Movement where only months ago held stillness
Wriggling, crawling, the air now buzzing
Insects drawn to the surface by the warming sun
Wind moves softer now, no longer the harbinger
But an envoy carrying the scent of damp earth
And the faint sweetness of blossoms in bloom
Across hills and meadows, the palette of springtime
Vibrant shades of green, pink, yellow, and purple
Colors that speak of life, renewal, and joy
Spreading slowly but with purpose
Burying the last remaining bones of winter
Clarity reigns in the charm of the fields
Rich black soil turned to meet the sun
While further along, beyond the planting lands
Petal by patient petal whispers lines of poetry
Pollinators pulled closer by their magic
Life once again speaks of providing and prosperity
Spring writes its quiet message across the waking world
Deep in understanding, nothing else seems to matter
Additional Reading
R.J. (Ralph) Schwartz is an American poet, author, website owner, and online publisher. His writing spans several poetry collections—ranging from spiritual and romantic to fear-driven explorations—and even extends into science fiction. Notable works include:
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Hope – Inspirational and Spiritual Poetry
- Normal Was the First Casualty – A Collection of Dystopian Poetry
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Things That Go Bump in the Night – Poetry of Fear and Fright
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The Lover’s Thread – Poetry for Couples
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Poetry of the Human Condition – The Ups and Downs of Modern Living
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The Secrets of the Moon (a sci-fi novel co-authored with his son Sebastian J. Schwartz)
Schwartz’s work is described as purposefully wordy, richly descriptive, and thematically grounded in nature, romance, antiquity, and forgotten histories. He writes regularly on platforms he manages, including The Creative Exiles, a collaborative venue for writers, and The Gypsy Thread, which delves into offbeat histories, pagan lore, and poetry.
- The Mountain Road – Wildlife Along the Way - May 27, 2026
- Let Me Tell You About My Day – A Plumber’s Tale - May 21, 2026
- Involuntary Enlistment in the Continental Army - May 15, 2026
