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"A Toast to the Spring" by Toolika Rani

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May 15th, 2026

A Toast to the Spring

by Toolika Rani

A lavish sprinkling of the yellow and the green
On the sweater of the earth 
Leaves her in mirth, that raises in her heart,
To jump and dance, a very strong urge.
 
Millions of flowers blooming in a bunch 
Adorn the bosom of a damsel, staunch 
Admirer of beauty, possessor of grace.
Methinks, it is most appropriate to raise
 
A toast of cheer and a warm embrace 
To the resilience with which 
She had calmly faced 
The coldness of winters,
The snowflake splinters 
That cut through her tiny ribs; 
 
She gifts us an inspiring glimpse 
Into her funnel of strength
The tranquil waters held beneath, 
upon the melting of the snow 
Is the secret of her glow.

About the Poet
Squadron Leader (Dr) Toolika Rani resides in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Read the poet's biography and Wax Poetry and Art publications on Toolika Rani's Artist Page.

This poem is also featured in Comet #8, published in the Wax Poetry and Art Library.

Keywords: spring, Earth, resilience

Previously published in Wax International:
Soft Desires and Other Requirements From a Rotten Body
by Leana Krystal

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