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Ekphrasis on Vivaldi's Spring

a vivacious veil of violin awakens the sleepy field~ the sky breaks into birdsong and as tulips stretch wide I behold petals pirouette kissed by the morning sun as rhythms rise~ celestial scents fill the air, whilst the breeze brushes his almond cheeks that glow on first of May and as the cadence softens, I hear Spring’s susurrus laughter in cascading notes of effulgence~ Oh, my soul begins to resurge in perennial bloom.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 5/24/2025 8:22:00 AM

Dear Jcb, I adore your poem's expressive imagery that enthralls the heart and senses with it textured, tactile tenderness. So beautiful! Belated congrats for POTD honors! So well-deserved, my poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

David Crandall

Date: 5/9/2025 7:07:00 PM

beautiful accompaniment

Silent One

Date: 5/5/2025 10:20:00 PM

Didn't realise you got POTD...Congratulations

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/5/2025 8:00:00 PM

' a vivacious veil of violin awakens the sleepy field. ' Such a beautiful image to behold. I'm closing my eyes - - - the melody is so serene. Your thoughts are breathtaking, Jcb. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/5/2025 5:25:00 PM

Love this. What a wonderful well deserved POTD

Paige Hind

Date: 5/5/2025 3:48:00 PM

Lovely, and congrats on POTD!

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 5:01:00 PM

Thank you Paige. Stay blessed.^___^

Tom Woody

Date: 5/5/2025 2:49:00 PM

Sounds like an all around ideal Spring morning. Enjoy your special day

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 5:01:00 PM

Thank you Tom. ^___^

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/5/2025 1:11:00 PM

- A lovely poem ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Jcb :) - hugs

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 5:00:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise. Warm hugs. ^__^

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/5/2025 11:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Ekphrasis on Vivaldi's Spring" write. Pretty spring is now here. Hooray!!! Have a blessed day with your win.......

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 4:59:00 PM

Thank you Paula, you are so sweet! Happy Spring! ^___^

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/5/2025 10:21:00 AM

Vivaldi's classical works of the four seasons. Spring is so allegre! "a vivacious veil of violin awakens the sleepy field" this is true! This a best ekpharsis ever it lightly dances with discriptions, a sunny piece. JC Brul/Congratulations on the Honorable POTD!! Ty for making me listen to the symphony~ Enjoy your day

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 4:59:00 PM

You're right, Anaya! It could awaken even the dormant soul. Thank you for your inspiring feedback. Stay blessed! ^___^

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/5/2025 8:50:00 AM

Congrats on your win and POTD!

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 9:12:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. ^___^

Silent One

Date: 5/5/2025 7:30:00 AM

Brilliant use of form and one of the best I've seen... I love how the poem dances with light, music, and fragrance, it captures spring not just as a season but as a symphony of life awakening. From the opening line, "a vivacious veil of violin," the alliteration and musical metaphor create a sense of graceful movement that runs throughout the piece. The imagery is delicate and vibrant, tulips pirouetting, the breeze brushing "almond cheeks," and the sky breaking "into birdsong" all contribute to a scene that feels both intimate and expansive.

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 8:31:00 AM

Thank you SO, your analysis gives a new dimension to my poem..May the joy of spring spread in abundance to your home. ^___^

John Lawless

Date: 5/5/2025 6:47:00 AM

"Bloom where you were planted" a marvelous challenge issued by a mentor many springs ago. Great write JCB and some very smooth alliterative breezes herein....

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 7:50:00 AM

Thank you John. Yes, as the saying goes, we should bloom with grace wherever life plants us. Cheers! ^___^

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/5/2025 5:33:00 AM

Dear JCB, What pure sunlight-Vivaldi would be proud! I felt the violins in my bones and could almost smell the tulips opening. The way you painted music and spring together made my heart lift and my soul want to dance. I truly enjoyed wandering through your field of notes and blooms. Congrats on POTD JCB you make poetry feel alive and new. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 7:48:00 AM

Thank you Daniel. Glad to know that you deeply feel the music. May the joy of spring be unto you and your loved ones. ^____^

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/5/2025 3:24:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD. Beautiful ;)

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 7:46:00 AM

Thank you Heidi..Happy spring! ^___^

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/5/2025 3:11:00 AM

JCB, a beautiful poem, congratulations on POTD.

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 7:46:00 AM

Thank you Tania. Stay blessed.^___^

Lin Lane

Date: 5/5/2025 2:43:00 AM

What a poetic thought, to have our soul bloom as if it were a wildflower in Spring. Congratulations on your lines being recognized as POTD, JCB.

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 5:12:00 AM

Thank you Lin. Spring makes our soul bloom especially when accompanied by a scintillating music such as Vivaldi's Spring. ^___^

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 5/5/2025 2:14:00 AM

Hello Jcb, congratulations on your POTD win with your beautifully amazing poem. Wishing you a wonderful new week ahead as you celebrate your win.

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 5:00:00 AM

Thank you Zyrool. I appreciate your warm congratulations. Stay blessed. ^___^

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/5/2025 2:06:00 AM

A beautiful Ekphrasis poem on Vivaldi’s Soring. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 4:52:00 AM

Thank you Beryl. Stay blessed. ^___^

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/5/2025 12:33:00 AM

Congratulations to you JCB on todays POTD honour, I can hear the music in your verse. Tom.

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 4:51:00 AM

Thank you Tom, you are always the first to greet every time a poem goes on POTD. Stay blessed. ^___^

Ink Empress

Date: 5/4/2025 10:52:00 AM

Wow poetic soul! this is breathtaking! So good to see you posting again and this poem truly left me wanting to read more of what youv described in such an elegant and artistically vivid manner! Every word so carefully placed and the warmth of spring and the mellifluous nature of birdsongs filling the air, brushing through ones soul, is all so very beautifully captured! Absolute pleasure reading this gem! A fave for me! Best wishes for the contest! Sending you light always

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 4:50:00 AM

Thank you dear Ink. You never fail to fill my heart with delight...and for the FAVE, I am overjoyed. Stay blooming my friend.Warm hugs. ^___^

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/3/2025 6:20:00 PM

Your wordas bring to life Vivaldi’s Spring with susurrus laughter and cascading notes of effulgence!

Jcb Brul
Date: 5/5/2025 4:49:00 AM

Thank you dear Kim. You are always an inspiration. ^___^