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# Mani
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- Published: 2026-04-16T18:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T20:09:35.000Z
- Description: “Mani,” written April 16, poem 106 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Spruce Tips, A Spring Mani," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
- Author: Diana Ludwick
- Tags: 2026 Poetry Challenge, Humor, Poems, Unserious, April, Bestie, Cherry blossoms, Color Theory, Evergreens, Fashion, Forest, Mani, Manicure, Me time, Nails, Norway Spruce, Refresh, Renew, Self-Care, Spring, Spruce, Tidal Basin, Tourists, #Migrated-1792872215677, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-24 20:03

While I may live in  
cherry blossom alley,  
the Tidal Basin   
can keep the tourists.  
  
Instead, my favorite  
time in spring is just after,  
when the evergreens  
debut their spring lewks.  
  
The Norway spruce  
on the hill has clearly  
gotten her nails done.  
  
They catch my eye,  
hard to miss.  
  
From the comfort   
of my kitchen  
I am drawn outside   
in search of a better view.  
  
The tree is a   
natural trendsetter.  
  
Flashing and flaunting  
her neon lime tips,   
the latest in forest fashion.  
  
Now right in front of me,  
she waves gracefully  
as if to offer me   
a closer look.   
  
Bright and beckoning,  
keen and green.  
This April mani  
brings color theory to life.  
  
I take in the spruce tips   
for all their glory.  
  
My woodland bestie  
reminds me that we all need  
a little self-care, Me time,   
to refresh and renew.  
  
Maybe at my next   
nail appointment,   
I should join her style.  
I’ll seek my own set   
of viridescent nails.