A Spring Morning

Awake, awake my sleepy head,
You'll miss it all lying abed.
A new neighbor is moving in
To the place that's empty been.
I waved at her, she dared not speak
Or lose the straw clutched in her beak.

Come we will bring some yarn or twine
A welcoming gift for her to find.
The Ides of March have come and gone.
The days of spring are marching on.
Our winter guests are leaving too.
You must help me bid them fond adieu.

I saw them far up in the sky,
A flock of swan go flying by.
We earthbound creatures can but stare
And wish them safe to their somewhere.
We know not how they find their way,
Nor by whom guided back someday.

Beneath our feet, above our heads,
A lovely spring before us spreads.
Nature abounds, is waiting there
For we who see, for we who care,
Up and about, let's romp in the dew.
A wondrous morn is awaiting you.



Anything goes contest.  won 3rd

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 2/20/2010 5:39:00 PM
Congratulations, Joyce, on your win in the contest. Good entry. ....Jimmy
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Date: 2/18/2010 9:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your awesome poem in this contest. Sincere, Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/16/2010 2:01:00 AM
A welcoming poem to spring time, a lovely read from beginning to end, this really deserves to be a placer in the contest. Congratulations Joyce. (^_^) Noel.
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Date: 2/12/2010 10:28:00 AM
A lovely visual makes my heart ache for spring. Bobb Marl6y
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Date: 2/11/2010 5:43:00 PM
Joyce, congratulations on your 3rd place win. Your poem is amazing and a great work of art. Mac
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Date: 2/8/2010 8:07:00 PM
I meant to say third place, Joyce. Sorry but my fingers don't seem to know what my brain is doing! Lol. Connie
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Date: 2/8/2010 8:05:00 PM
Your beautiful spring poem was very deserving of taking first place Joyce. It was just delightful! Congratulations, Love, Connie
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Date: 2/4/2010 7:45:00 PM
Dear Joyce, Congratulations on YOUR 1st Place Win in Mac McGovern's Contest Anything Goes I have to assume that Spring is YOUR favorite time of year after reading such a Glorious Tribute to Spring If not I can't wait for YOUR Summer Tribute Superb Write ALWAYS...HG
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Date: 2/4/2010 1:00:00 AM
Reading this just let me experience spring in my tropical country! Congrats on your win with this beautiful piece, Joyce :)
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Date: 2/3/2010 3:04:00 AM
Congratulations Joyce, on your placement in Mac McGovern’s “Anything Goes” Mini-Poetry contest with these creative words. You are in the winners’ circle! Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 2/2/2010 1:02:00 PM
Well, gosh, I don't know if you had already won in the contest at the time I first commented to this fine poem, but a big congratulations to you, Joyce! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 2/2/2010 4:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest Joyce. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/2/2010 3:14:00 AM
Congrats on your recent successes Joyce.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today.
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Date: 2/2/2010 2:04:00 AM
A lovely bright morning you had. lucky you. Congratulations on your win in the contest. well done...Margaret
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Date: 2/1/2010 9:03:00 PM
Keep your eyes to the sky and watch as the birds return this spring, Joyce. A terrific poem and well deserving of it's win in Mac's contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/1/2010 6:42:00 PM
A delightful poem Joyce!! Congratulations on your win in Mac's contest!!! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 2/1/2010 5:59:00 PM
Congratulations Joyce! Delightfully a breath of Fresh Air! Jeralynn
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Date: 2/1/2010 4:43:00 PM
Congrats Joyce on your winning poem and placement in Mac's Anything Goes contest .. well deserved win for an excellent write.. luv.. Linda-Marie
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Date: 2/1/2010 4:02:00 PM
Joyce, Congrats on your 3rd place win in my contest. You in the top three are to be commended on the superior quality of your writing. Thank you for entering. Mac
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Date: 2/1/2010 1:13:00 PM
Love the feeling expressed here: a wondrous morn is awaiting you. I think you are all set for spring, Joyce!! Very nice. Andrea
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Date: 2/1/2010 9:48:00 AM
Joyce, this is absolutely beautiful. Thank you my friend for sharing. You have made my day a little brighter. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/31/2010 6:26:00 PM
enjoyed reading today! nicely poeticly written!!
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