Spring Writing #5

When We Had Spring Break

I love spring!

I love the change in the weather from the cold of winter.

I love the birds singing, butterflies flying, and bees buzzing.

I love the sun shining and the spring breezes blowing.

I love the flowers blooming and the rain falling.

But this year, we had spring break.

It broke because of a scary virus.

Schools closed, and we had to stay home.

We could play in our yard, but we couldn’t play with our friends.

I miss my friends and my teacher.

I miss feeling the excitement of spring.

I feel more afraid than excited.

I don’t understand all about this virus, but I know it makes people sick.

I know that it is an invisible, scary thing

That broke this spring.

I try to remember that spring is still here.

I love running around outside in the spring air.

And I focus on the good things I’m thankful for.

But I will always remember this is the year we had spring break.

Spring Writing #4

This reminded me of my oldest daughter when she was little, about ages 3-4. She loved plants and would hug trees and talk to flowers. Writing this silly little poem/story just made me smile, mostly because of memories of when she was little. :-)

Hello, Little Plant

I planted a seed

At the first sign that spring was on its way

I dug a hole and planted it carefully in the dirt

I said, “Good luck! Enjoy your nap.”

Then I covered it up

Each day I watched

I asked, “Are you awake yet?”

The seed didn’t answer

No sign of a plant

If rain didn’t come

I watered the seed myself

“Hello, little seed.

Are you ready to come out yet?”

No answer.

No plant.

Then, one day, I looked closely.

There, a tiny speck of green poking through the dirt

A tiny plant was beginning its spring stretch

“Hello, little plant!

Welcome to the outside world!”

The next day it was taller

And each day it grew

It sprouted leaves.

“Oh, little plant! Look what you did.

You made leaves, and you’ve grown taller.

Good for you!”