Spring Fling Contest Entry: Maple Waits

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This is my first time entering the Spring Fling Kidlit contest hosted by Kaitlyn Sanchez and Ciara O'Neal. The challenge is to write a story for kids in 150 words or less with a spring gif as inpiration. I hope you enjoy!
Gif from Giphy: https://gph.is/1a9egi0
Maple Waits (43 words)

 Pear tree pops with white,
Cherry boasts pink,
But Maple waits.

Daffodils smile yellow.
Crocuses peek purple.
Maple sits brown and bare.
Buds form slowly.
Seeds burst green.             
Just a little longer . . .

Wind gusts.
Helicopters take flight!

         Whirling,

                        twirling,

                                        tumbling to the ground.


Comments

  1. Brenda WhiteheadApril 7, 2020 at 10:11 AM

    Great imagery, Lara! I love all the colors. :)

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  2. Melissa MilesApril 7, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful! I love the GIF you picked to go with it. Works perfectly!

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  3. SarahApril 7, 2020 at 2:24 PM

    This is just lovely!

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  4. Deborah Holt WilliamsApril 7, 2020 at 5:15 PM

    Nicely written, Larissa! Spring still arrives, virus or not. Very reassuring.

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  5. Colleen MurphyApril 7, 2020 at 7:23 PM

    Beautiful words to go with your inspiring GIF! Well done and good luck!

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  6. Sarah MeadeApril 8, 2020 at 1:54 PM

    Very fun! I've always loved those little helicopters. I like your GIF, too. Good luck!

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  7. Angela HawkinsApril 9, 2020 at 12:05 PM

    This is terrific!

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  8. Laurie CarmodyApril 9, 2020 at 1:20 PM

    Lara, this is such a lovely story. Your pacing is spot-on and it teaches a great lesson of how different things flower at different times. We love the helicopter seeds at our house!

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  9. Nancy RileyApril 9, 2020 at 11:56 PM

    Love your images. Great job!

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  10. Anne LiptonApril 10, 2020 at 1:36 AM

    Gorgeous! This poem conveys so well the angst of waiting and the payoff of patience. I love how you spotlighted a tree that normally doesn't get much attention in the Spring and incorporated so many STEM elements.

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  11. kfiechtnApril 10, 2020 at 11:59 AM

    Beautiful imagery and so creative! Thank KS for entering the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest! Sincerely,
    Kaitlyn Sanchez

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