Passionate Pink Crocus -- Sequence

pink
nose peeks
prettily
through her worn, white
sheet.
bold
Crocus,
breathing wind,
and the promise
of
new
green grass –
painting her
thawing landscape
pink.




*Inspired by Mr. Brian Strand's new Lanterne, as is moment, Contest. :)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 4/30/2009 12:46:00 PM
Congratulations on your first place finish! I knew this was a winner the first time I read it. Wonderful use of imagery! Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Keep up the good writing! Karen
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Date: 1/18/2009 9:35:00 AM
Kirstin Congratulations on your wonderful first place win!! Excellent write! Love Laura :)
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Date: 1/18/2009 9:00:00 AM
Dear Kristin - Congratulations on your WIN in Brian's contest! Peace and hugs, J
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Date: 1/17/2009 3:49:00 PM
Dear Kristen, Congrulations on your first place win. Truly and amazing lanterne. Very beautiful an vivid. You are a master of all forms. Love and peace, Lainie
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Date: 1/17/2009 12:40:00 PM
congratulations on your first place win.. constance
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Date: 1/17/2009 11:31:00 AM
This was AWESOME and a well deserved First Place win! Congratulations Kristin! YAY!!!! Love, Shar xoxo
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Date: 1/17/2009 7:29:00 AM
A well deserved 1st place win for this awesome piece of poetry, Kristen. Sorry I missed it before. You paint such a beautiful picture of the comming spring here. Congratulations! Love, Robin
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Date: 1/17/2009 6:16:00 AM
What a gorgeous poem. I missed it before ...can see how it won Brian's contest!!!! Congratulations....outstanding beauty with this lovely lanterne~ :) Love Carrie
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Date: 1/17/2009 3:00:00 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Kristin.My Sonnet contest is now open.Rgds Brian Do I send your prize to the address I have on file?
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Date: 1/10/2009 10:53:00 AM
Nice use of imagery in this one. Sure to make the winners list. Good job! Thank you for your kind words regarding my poem. Karen
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Date: 1/6/2009 7:33:00 AM
Neat layout! Sweet alliterations and gorgeous imagery... Keith
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Date: 1/6/2009 6:32:00 AM
Wow. Missed this incredibly beautiful tease of Spring! A glorious visual! Breathtaking Kristin. Love, Shar
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Date: 1/5/2009 8:17:00 AM
Spring is in the " Reynolds " air .... Hope it flowers for you , in the contest !! ...
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Date: 1/5/2009 5:14:00 AM
What a wonderful poem about the lovely flower crocus...great imagery here. loved it! :) Lucinda
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Date: 1/5/2009 5:12:00 AM
The form is excellent while the visuals are clear and absolutely lovely. A great poem to start the day with. Michael
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Date: 1/5/2009 4:54:00 AM
Beautiful write Kristin.
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