SPRING

	By Knarik O. Meneshian


	The sun is brighter.

	The air is warmer.

	The grass is turning green
	And tiny buds can now be seen.

	Rising from
	A long winter's sleep,
	We turn to ebullient thoughts
	Of the coming spring.

	A time to reflect
	Upon springs of yesterday.
	A time to dream of
	Springs of tomorrow.

	  Spring - the anticipation
	Of life anew.

	  Spring - the realization
	Of life's enigma.


	February 2005


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Knarik O. Meneshian was born in Austria. Her father was Armenian from
Armenia and her mother was Austrian from Austria. She is a writer and
teacher. She is married and lives in Glenview, Illinois with her
family.  In 1991, Knarik taught English in the village of Jrashen
(Spitak Region), Armenia. In 2002-2003, she and her husband lived in
Armenia for a year as volunteers and taught English and Computers in
Gyumri and Tsaghgadzor. Her various works have been published in
American and Armenian publications.  She has authored a book of poems
titled Reflections, and translated from Armenian to English Reverend
D. Antreassian's book titled The Banishment of Zeitoun and Suedia's
Revolt. Knarik's articles on life in Armenia are currently being
published in `The Armenian Weekly.'