This is Where Spring Begins .. Haru Ga Hajimaru

This is Where Spring Begins .. Haru Ga Hajimaru

 

In the heat of that particular moment,

he recalled, how he had once

traced her name, with the warm pad

of his index finger, in the thin

film of ice, that had formed overnight

on the inside of their shared

bedroom window .. And then, how she

had turned into him, all smiley

   

and snug before whispering haru ga hajimaru ..

 

 

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Is said that true words written on glass always leave a magical signature: even the most modern cleaner can't rid them. Can only guess that only burned and buried ash rots and fades. Must look through my warmly retained favourites. Some words mean forever.

A beautiful offering, sir: many thanks for sharing and - happy everything.

[Neville]

Thank you most kindly. Neville

[emmajoygreen]

Seems our words are having a second airing at the end of the new year!

[Ken Simm.]

A nice cosy poem with added extra my friend. Some things just hit there.

[Neville]

Bless you our Ken .. I've just been reading you sir friend .. Neville

[Lorry]

Bet you were students back then!
For some reason I always put a thin film of ice inside your window with student life. 😀

[Neville]

You are amazin Loz I neva realised it woz you that did that .. Still seasons best brother & wishing you n Katie all the very best of all bestest good things for Xmas & a verily merrily happy, healthy and fulfilled 2026 my goodly man .. 🎄🐧🎄🧑‍🎄💛🐧👍xxxx

[Lorry]

And a very merry commercial exploitation of a once meaningful occasion to you too my friend. 😀read moreAnd a very merry commercial exploitation of a once meaningful occasion to you too my friend. 😀

[Betty Hermelee]

whatever is the name, the scene you portray Neville is dreamy….. and quite sensual…. i can picture it in my minds eye…we just had a light snow and nothing better than snuggling (or more) on a cold wintry night…. this opens one mind to many possibilities!
lovely
Warmly, B😊

[Neville]

You just made my evening Betty .. thank you .. I'm heading in your direction tomorrow so keep your eyes peeled .. I'll be the one wearing 501's RayBan's a smile Oh' and a red carnation .. Warmly,

Neville 😎🌻👍

[Betty Hermelee]

Come on over!!! And, thank you dear friend for a WOW review!!!!
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

Superb work, my friend. Powerful writing.

[Neville]

Thanks Thomas .. Neville 😎👍

[Jansy]

The simple act of tracing a name on frosted glass becomes a quiet, magical unfolding. Haru ga hajimaru lands like a whisper of warmth, a reminder that even the smallest gestures can signal the beginning of something bright and alive.
-James

[Neville]

Thank you so much James .. I owe ya my friend 😎👍

[Chris Shaw]

A poem of lovely contrasts here Neville. The promise of spring when winter lingers. Visually beautiful and tender with it. Just perfectly penned words and emotions, tied up with a pretty red ribbon. Lovely.

Chris

[Neville]

Thank you our Chris your words and opinion means a great deal to me, they always have and I'm sure they always will .. Neville 😎💜👍

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Neville. 💜

[RomaJ]

This is so tender.. it feels like a single heartbeat stretched across memory.

I love the intimacy of tracing her name on the icy window, and how that small, ephemeral gesture blooms into something lasting in the mind.

The way “haru ga hajimaru” enters at the end is perfect, a whisper that carries both warmth and the quiet promise of beginnings.

It’s simple, yet profoundly intimate

[Neville]

What a lovely thing to say .. Thank you Roma .. I owe ya BIG TIME ... Neville 😎🌻👍read more
What a lovely thing to say .. Thank you Roma .. I owe ya BIG TIME ... Neville 😎🌻👍

[Einstein Noodle]

nice work Nev! title, theme and setting all clearly in my head as i read ... especially like the heat of the moment contrasted with the frosted window ... what a delight being snug with one we love intimately .. nice work indeed ... very much enjoyed the reading experience .. i tried to find a translation but too many options .. i assume it is the same as the title .. is that correct?
E.

[Neville]

Very muchly appreciated my friend thank you so much, you visiting these words means a great deal to me .. and yes, you are spot on as far as correctness is concerned .. AGT's Neville 😎👍

[Einstein Noodle]

luv ya bro! :) ......

[Neville]

Likewise E. ... N. :) ..

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Today is the equinox and I knew I did the right thing by reading this poem! Such a clever poem again

[Neville]

How very kind of you .. Thanks for that Beren. Neville