For my poetry challenge this week, I chose the words, Vernal Equinox for spring, and chant(ing) for sing. Considering we also have a full moon tonight, I can’t wait to see what blows in on the wind.
To celebrate this first day of spring, I’d like to introduce you to the Slavic Goddess, Vesna. I wrote an article about her on the Sisters of the Fey blog. You can read it HERE.
Wikipedia.com shares:
“The word “vesna” is still the poetic word for “spring” in the Slovene language,[2] as well as Czech and Slovak. In Russian, Polish, Ukrainian and Belarusian languages vesna/wiosna is the actual word for spring. The month February is sometimes named vesnar in Slovene language.[2] In Serbian, the word vesnik is used to denote someone who heralds or brings about springtime.”
“In Slovene mythology, the beautiful women called “vesnas” lived in palaces atop mountains where they discussed the fate of crops and of human inhabitants. A magical circle around their palaces kept them from leaving the mountain top except during February, when they would travel in wooden carts down to the valleybelow. Only certain people were capable of hearing them singing. People who snuck up to their mountain palaces might learn their fates, but risked an unpleasant end if they were caught by the vesnas.[2]“

Honoring the First Day of Spring
Praise
Vesna
the Slavic
Goddess of Spring
and fertility,
who declares victory
over the cold of winter,
by bringing forth new life this day,
and returning the light from the dark
past of winter's inhospitable chill.
Exalt the Vernal Equinox on this
full moon night, with chanting and dancing
as we carry clay birds adorned
with brightly colored flowers
to bless our fields in your
ethereal glow.
All hail, Vesna
The patron
of new
life.
© 2019 Colleen M. Chesebro

Beautiful sis 💜
You always make my day, Ritu. <3
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Absolutely love this Colleen 💜💜💜
Thanks, Willow. I had to get the words just right. <3
And you certainly did 💜
Awww, thanks, Willow. <3
Pleasure Colleen 💜
Lovely <3
Thank you, Alethea. <3
A delightful double Etheree, Colleen. I love the subject you have chosen as well as your synonyms. Happy Spring to you and your unicorns.
LOL! Thank you. It’s been a busy, crazy day! <3
A beautiful poem, Colleen, and perfect for the prompt words. I loved learning the lore around the vesnas.
I agree! I love learning new stuff, and I’m desperately behind on my various mythologies and religions.
Me too. *Sigh* And it’s fascinating!
I’m always reading and learning. It’s great for my fantasy writing. LOL! 😀
Thanks, Diana. This Slavic mythology has really led me on an interesting path. <3
THIS belongs on a greeting card to celebrate the “Holy Day” in fact, wouldn’t it be terrific to start of cards for these “Holy Days”?
Oh, that’s a fabulous idea. LOVE it!!
Gorgeous Sis! Yes! Hail Vesna! <3
This one goes in the book. LOL!
No kidding! <3
Brilliant flow, perfect use of the form! Lovely to read and to welcome in Spring!
Thank you! I enjoyed writing this one. Yea, Spring!! 😀
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A wonderful tribute to the beginning of Spring from Colleen Chesebro with her double Etheree Honouring the First Day of Spring #Poetry…
Thanks, Sally. Happy Spring! ❤️
You too Colleen and to longer and brighter days.xx♥
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Thanks so much for your support. ❤️
You’re welcome, Colleen…
Lovely celebration of spring, Colleen!
Thanks, Merril. I had fun planting seeds my daughter sent me from the plants she grows in Florida. 😍🌷💐
Oh how nice!
Lovely double Etheree, Colleen. A beautiful homage to spring. <3
Thanks, Vashti. I sure had fun with this one. <3
It shows. 😀
LOL! <3
Happy spring. Beautiful poem to bring it in.
Thank you so much. I couldn’t believe it… today we have rain!
Beautiful celebaitory words, Collen
celebratory.. sorry for the typo..
Beautiful! I didn’t know about Vesna, thanks for introducing her with your poem.
Awesome sis. Love it!
Thanks, Marje. Some of this is in our book. <3
Wow, fantastic. <3
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Oh gosh, what a lot a dog poet learns from reading others poems. Me and B love your poem especially the phrase ‘… victory over the cold of winter…’ It reminds me of the words of a song we play, “Underground, but undefeated, winter turns to spring.”
Oh, I love the sound of that. This winter has been brutal here in Colorado. I’ve had some health issues which require me to move to a lower elevation. We’ve started our adventure to move to Albuquerque, New Mexico. It’s warmer there too. <3
We are so sorry to hear about your health problems and hope that your move to warmer parts will be magical xx
Thank you. When you health is concerned, you’ve got to do it. Hugs to you both. <3
Very true and hugs back
Beautiful, Colleen!
Thank you, Jan. <3
I like this incantation…I once worked with a woman named Vesna, and she was very like your goddess. (K)
That’s amazing! I’ve tapped into Slavic mythology and found a connection. My heritage is Russian/German so there is definitely something there. ❤️
This is perfect for any year at this time. It is timeless and beautiful. It snowed today in Prescott and has been gloomy all day. I’m ready for the air to warm just a bit and the sun to warm the soil and bring out the first blooms of spring. I chose this post to link to your comment in Story Chat. It’s a great poem, Colleen. 🙂
Thanks, Marsha. That’s so sweet. It was 72 F here today! Fabulous weather! 😍❤️
Wow! It snowed here! 🙂
You’ve got the elevation to deal with there. 😍
I’m ready for 72, though! 🙂
Right? Today was in the 60’s and we had rain showers. It was excellent! 😀
Yay! It was pretty here, but cold and windy.
Stay warm. Spring’s on it’s way. ❤️
Snow expected tomorrow, rain and blustery today. Time for a warm vacay. We are meeting friends from Phoenix for lunch tomorrow. That will be fun.
Sounds great. We’ve not had the COVID shots yet so we’re being very careful. Have fun. ❤️
You too, my friend. 🙂
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