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A Celebration of Spring
poems for the spring season
Little Thoughts Press
April 24, 2026
Spring Jig, by Kathryn Powers in Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure
Happy Spring! We’re celebrating the season and National Poetry Month with a collection of poems from our past issues, and some fantastic writing tips from our wise contributors. Enjoy and thank you as always for reading and supporting Little Thoughts Press!
from Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure
Notice. Notice the little moments of life that make your world turn. Notice the moments that make the kids around you (or the kid inside you) feel big feelings. Then, write them all down.
from Issue 5: New Beginnings
Keep your eyes open to spot the extraordinary in the ordinary − you’ll be surprised where this can take you! Capture magic from the whisper of a seashell to the rainbow shine of a bubble and stash it away like treasure in the boxes of your brain and the pages of your notebook. Whistle to your ideas and they will reappear like the rainbow array on an artist’s palette to help you paint your beautiful poems.
from Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure
As we age, I think our emotions become “diluted” or cluttered with practical thoughts. We might still enjoy a fresh snowfall, but we also stress about road closures and shoveling the driveway. Kids are able to fully embrace their emotions. I often make a conscious effort to suspend practical notions and inhibitions. In other words, dance like no one is watching.
from Issue 5: New Beginnings
Write about what you’re interested in, even if you don’t know much about it yet. You can learn as you go. Know that many experienced writers are doing this too. It’s never too early (or late) to learn!
Using “The First Crocus” by Lisa Varchol Perron (shown above)
For Younger Students (Ages 7 & Under)
In this poem, the poet declares that the first crocus plant’s bloom is the start of spring. What are some things that you notice in nature that tell you winter is over and spring has begun?
HANDS ON CRAFT: Using the artwork shown on the page as a guide, paint your own crocus! Crocuses have a purple top and short green stems. You can paint them as a bud, just like in the artwork, or paint them in full bloom!
For Older Students (Ages 8+)
This poem is all about the start of spring. What is something in the world around you that means spring has sprung?
Write your own poem about that special thing. As a bonus, draw or paint it alongside your words to accompany your poem!
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