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Innocence of Spring

The Dogwood faithful to the spring with opened arms of blossoms white, a resting place for birds to sing as dawn breaks into morning light; in the breeze, Dutchman’s Britches swing, Columbine, in the shade, delight. Date: May 7, 2022 For: A Brian Strand Premiere Choice Poetry Contest Placed 2nd in contest Sponsored by: Brian Strand

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Gary Radice

Date: 6/4/2022 3:23:00 AM

A lovely poem Paulette. I really liked, in particular, how you opened the rhyme with the personification. I've read a few of your poems that refer to sunrise in all its beauty and all have been a joy to read. This is no exception. Cheers - Gary

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 6/4/2022 4:49:00 AM

Thank you, Gary~I see you too, have an appreciation for the beauty of the rising sun and the world it illuminates. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Eric Cohen

Date: 5/18/2022 7:59:00 PM

Beautiful scene so peaceful and well described. Hits home as I have dogwood (pink) with columbine and bleeding hearts (similar look in Spring to the Dutchman's breeches) in my shade garden.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/20/2022 7:22:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by to comment. Sounds like you live in a place rich with the wonders of nature, as I do….isn’t it inspirational? :)Paulette

Bill Baker

Date: 5/12/2022 5:10:00 PM

Wonderful spring poem, Paulette. I enjoyed the read. Congrats on the win my friend, Bill

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/13/2022 6:49:00 AM

Once again, Thank you~ :)Paulette

Joanna Feltham

Date: 5/11/2022 6:35:00 AM

I love spring poems, gets me all excited for the summer. Congratulations on your winning placement.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/11/2022 7:23:00 AM

Thank you Joanna~glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/10/2022 9:33:00 AM

Paulette, what a delightful, floral tapestry of spring! I used to sit under a dogwood on campus in the springtime and came to love the columbine when we lived in the mountains. This picture of loveliness brought me such a sense of peace and joy! Congratulations on your win! Blessings.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/11/2022 7:24:00 AM

I see you too enjoy the splendor of the Spring~thanks for stopping by to comment and share your memories. :)Paulette

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/10/2022 7:09:00 AM

"Columbine" - Wow! Congratulations!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/10/2022 8:44:00 AM

Thank you Christuraj~glad you enjoyed it. Columbine and Dutchman's britches grow in the wild, here in N.J. :)Paulette