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A Plea For Spring

The winter has been here too long
still going strong
this freezing cold
is getting old.

Sunshine, please come and melt the snow
make flowers grow
so I can see
all their beauty.

When I can feel the Springtime sun
and winter's done
with thanks I'll pray
in warmth I'll play.






This is called a Minute Poem.  It is a rhyming verse
that has 12 lines of 60 syllables written in strict iambic
meter.  It is formatted into 3 stanzas of 8,4,4,4 syllables
each with a rhyme scheme of:  aabb ccdd eeff

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Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 3/6/2009 5:10:00 AM

Wonderful write. I'm always impressed with those who can write in structured forms. It is a talent few have. Think Spring! Vince

Caroline Russ

Date: 3/4/2009 11:43:00 AM

Very good job. I too miss spring. We moved north last year and still can't get use to the weather. Caroline

Brian Strand

Date: 2/27/2009 8:29:00 AM

Congrats on your succes in John's contest annouced today Robin.Rgds Brian

Brian Strand

Date: 2/27/2009 12:44:00 AM

Its getting more like Spring here this week Robin.Might even make the first cut of the lawn.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

John Rhinem

Date: 2/26/2009 8:47:00 PM

....just because of whom "You" are again really~sincere, lovely, and "Very Beautiful" my talented friend!!!"~ Smile~I have long known these truths about "You" although!!!~And "Your Precious Heart & Soul," along with "Your Wonderful & Gifted Writings, wrapped within "Your Priceless Faith"~"Paints 'You' Always Perfect!!!"~ Just as this poem here does!!!~Smile~"My Love Always To 'You & Your Loves Precious Robin,' Forever, John!!!"~ Goodnight Gifted Lady!!!:)

John Rhinem

Date: 2/26/2009 8:34:00 PM

....I sincerely hope that life has been treating "You" absolutely wonderfully dear!!?~I have missed "You," and am truly sorry that I have, for the most part, been away for a bit~busy, and just in need of a moments distance I believe!!?~Smile~Yet, whenever I think of this place, "You" are one of the very first which I think of!!!....cont....

John Rhinem

Date: 2/26/2009 8:29:00 PM

"Sunshine, please come and melt the snow, and make all the flowers grow, so I can see all of their beauty"~Smile~Thats why I have, for the most part, 'Always' loved your writing ~for it is filled with soo much of "Your Precious Heart & Soul!!!"~"Hello Priceless & Gifted & Lovely Robin!!!"~"What a warmingly tender and heartful write of longing and pretty this is my dear!!!"....cont....

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/26/2009 5:30:00 PM

Your spirit and heart are too big for this box. Love Ya Debbie

Date: 2/26/2009 12:12:00 PM

Just had to drop by and say it's blowing, snowing and drifting here today. I CAN'T WAIT FOR SPRING! Nice job with this poem. Karen

Brian Strand

Date: 2/26/2009 12:50:00 AM

Robin,thanks for your always welcome comments .Rgds Brian

Raul Moreno

Date: 2/25/2009 2:57:00 AM

Nice structure and form, I also agree Winter has been here too long...Raul

John Loving Iii

Date: 2/24/2009 2:53:00 PM

you may as well live in Canada. mardi gras in town today and it's not quite warm here. but you've got some more praying to do. and must we be so strict on the style

Date: 2/24/2009 1:46:00 PM

Amen!!!!! I totally relate to this poem. It's been a long winter here in North Dakota. Bring on the flowers and green grass. Enjoyed this one. Karen

Maryam Jameela Haniff

Date: 2/24/2009 1:23:00 PM

wonderful poem...I love the new form....it flows really well and very beautiful indeed!.....nice work!...Maryam

Brian Strand

Date: 2/24/2009 8:44:00 AM

Hear hear.Robin We had a touch last weekend.Crocus in bloom and daffodil showing thru now.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/24/2009 8:12:00 AM

On a cold, wet, dreary day, this was like a breath of fresh spring air! Love the poem, love the form! Can't wait to play in the warmth! ~ :) love, Carrie

Arany P.

Date: 2/24/2009 6:29:00 AM

cute form!! and don’t worry i have a feeling spring is no its way... sooner then later!! ~ Arany

Sharon Winter

Date: 2/24/2009 6:28:00 AM

Wishful thinking, beautiful writing. We have a wind chill of 9 here today. This hopeful ending was like a warm breath of Spring air. Dreaming with you. Love, Shar

Krow Fischer

Date: 2/24/2009 6:10:00 AM

I could not agree with this sentiment more! ...and that looks like a fun form to work with, a Minute Poem...well done.

Christopher Higgins

Date: 2/24/2009 6:03:00 AM

Read soup mail please.

Lawrence Ingle

Date: 2/24/2009 6:02:00 AM

Lovely wishful verse..makes me look forward to the fresh warm air of the 60 through 70 degree breezes of springtime, hopefully soon to come..I don't remember if I thanked you for your comment on my lyric Whiskey 'n' Grins, so thanks.That happened back in the early 80's over in Indiana at a New Years Party. Yea, ouch is right, I'd rather get bit by a dog. I made up the part about his girlfriend kissed me, and also it happened outside. The bite and choking was real though..Lawrence in Lou. Ky.

Christopher Higgins

Date: 2/24/2009 5:41:00 AM

I love the form of this write my friend.. love the theme and it all flowed so well..well written.