Written for RDP, where Punam asks us
to get creative with the word “bloom’.
Thanks, Punam! Here’s my take.
Each gray day
holds a promise:
even the coldest skies
cannot restrain
the first bloom
that lies in waiting.
NAR©2026
This is “The Promise” by Chris Cornell
All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
Beautiful lyrics!
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I know! Gorgeous song. Thanks, Max!
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What a lovely truth! 💞
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So pleased you like my hopeful poem, Lisa. Thank you! 💕
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so beautifully hopeful, Nancy!!! xo
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Thanks, Cindy. I’m hoping for an early spring 🌸
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That makes two of us but you’re colder there for sure!! ♥️
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Our son was in San Diego this past week for work. When he said the temps were mid-60s, I was jealous! 😂 🌞
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He was lucky! It rained and was cold before that I think. Of course I’m in northern Cali! ♥️
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Love the hope that lies here Nancy❤️
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I’m not a winter bird. I’d skip right to spring if I could! Thanks, Ange. 💕
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I’m not either that’s why I’m in Tenerife ☀️
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Nice! You’ve lasted this long without your laptop??
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Simple and beautiful!
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Thanks much, D!
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I dig the positive vibe in your take, Nancy. All things must pass including the cold dreadful winter season! That Chris Cornell song, which was new to me, is great as well! So, yes, you passed the audition! 🙂
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Haha! Appreciate the Lennon quote, Christian. I am not a winter girl at all and greatly appreciate the message in Chris Cornell’s beautiful song. Thanks, Christian.
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Love the positivity, admire the brevity. Well done
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I am positively brief, sometimes briefly positive. Thanks Ron
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Absolutely right.
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It will be here before we know it. Thanks, Sadje.
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You’re most welcome 🙏🏼
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cold skies, winter ice, will go away. replaced with flowers and sunshine 🌞
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I’m ready!
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