A Salute To Spring

High up in treetops
the rich song of an Oriole echoes 
and dances 'cross rooftops
Twirling birds on tippy toes
give salute to spring in pose

Asters in boxes
burst in full bloom upon window sills
While daisies share with foxes
giving hearts and keen eyes a thrill
to these beauties without frills

Purple Passion grace
Lush green fields where wild Milkweed grow-
a butterfly’s flavored taste
Its sweet nectar gently flows
igniting spring as love glows
~*~
4/14/14
9th Place .. "Spring in English Quintain"

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Date: 6/8/2014 7:49:00 AM
Annalise, , Congratulations, on the win, amazing Spring Imagery. <3 SKAT
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Date: 6/3/2014 1:47:00 PM
I'm lovin' it..Way to go with this winning entry...Congrats..Sara
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Date: 5/31/2014 1:24:00 PM
I am really loving these quintains with shorter lines. They are so fun to read. Congrats for your win with your unique entry, Annalise.
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Date: 5/31/2014 5:02:00 AM
Very, very beautiful Annalise. I adore your last two lines the most. Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 5/31/2014 2:09:00 AM
Lovely poem on the Spring. Congrats on the win, annalise
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Date: 5/31/2014 12:08:00 AM
congrats Annalise on your placement in the contest, just lovely
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Date: 5/30/2014 9:32:00 PM
Wonderful write Annalise....congrats on your win
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Date: 5/30/2014 5:36:00 PM
Lovely description, Annalise. Congratulations on your placement.
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Date: 5/30/2014 4:40:00 PM
Dear Annalise, I see the Baltimore Orioles inspired you. LOL Yes, it all comes down to sports for me, but I can appreciate the many beautiful images you created, especially the birds giving a "salute to spring in pose." Congratulations, dear friend! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/5/2014 11:04:00 AM
Have just read your Soup Mail - so sorry to hear you missed the deadline with this beauty. I really love it xx
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Date: 4/30/2014 11:15:00 AM
Dear Annalise, You have so many images of spring in your poem that it makes me feel like dancing! Sending you hugs and wishing you success in Francine's contest! Love you, Carolyn
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Audrey Haick
Date: 4/30/2014 8:41:00 PM
Thank you Carolyn...At the time of writing this, the weather and birds rebuilding their nests were my inspiration...However, the rain seems to be here to stay for awhile. : ) Enjoying it though...no complaints! Love you much!
Date: 4/29/2014 10:14:00 PM
pssst.... its missing one of the 5 required words
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Audrey Haick
Date: 4/30/2014 8:36:00 PM
:Thank you, Francine. I've fixed it..and appreciate your kindness!
Date: 4/27/2014 3:57:00 PM
Beautiful write Annalise...I love the tippy toes line
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Audrey Haick
Date: 4/30/2014 8:42:00 PM
: ) Thank you Joseph! Hope you're doing very well! xx
Date: 4/27/2014 7:47:00 AM
Love this beauty, my friend. Hope you're having a great Sunday xx
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Audrey Haick
Date: 4/30/2014 8:43:00 PM
Thank you, dear Jack...Sunday was great...the weather was gorgeous! xx
Date: 4/25/2014 4:54:00 PM
Haha, the cycle begins again! We just came out hibernation :)
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Audrey Haick
Date: 4/30/2014 8:45:00 PM
Isn't that beautiful....the cycle beginning once more, Toquyen?! : )
Date: 4/25/2014 3:39:00 PM
- A beautiful salute two spring, Annalise - I love spring ... a lovely time. - Wish you a delightful weekend "sister" :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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