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A

Taste

of

Spring

A Taste of Spring

A tiny, purple crocus pushes up
To crack the surface of a thawing ground
Soon hummingbirds end winter’s fast to sup
With springtime’s royals waiting to be crowned

Be patient if you long to see a rose
This late spring bloomer always steals the show
But in your yard a crop of nectar grows
Enticing warblers eyeing treats below

On winter days we’re tempted to sleep in
But spring’s warm rays say, “Please just go outside”
It’s time for nature’s art show to begin
Blooms’ spectrum colors will not be denied 

Soon dancing butterflies in clusters seek
A taste of spring to sate each thirsty beak





March 2, 2021
For Regina McIntosh’s “Breath of Spring” Sonnet Contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 8/9/2021 1:11:00 PM
Great poem, I love It
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Date: 3/24/2021 3:41:00 PM
gosh, how did I ever miss this one? And big congrats for the win you got.
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Date: 3/17/2021 9:08:00 AM
Congratulations on the win Carolyn! Linda
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Date: 3/16/2021 12:47:00 PM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win with this amazing sonnet. Well done ~ Belle
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Date: 3/16/2021 11:57:00 AM
Oh, this is glorious spring seasoned with joy. I love this. It's amazing. So glad it was a winner. Congrats and thanks for entering it. God bless you with love, Gina
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 3/16/2021 12:33:00 PM
Thank you, Regina! You made my day. God bless, Carolyn
Date: 3/9/2021 11:58:00 AM
Oh, like a butterfly to nectar, your beautiful poem sates my thirst for poetic artistry. The talent of your golden pen enthralls my senses and imagination, Carolyn. A simply superb taste of spring. By the way, I saw just bloomed crocuses in my garden this very morning :)) Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 3/9/2021 10:55:00 AM
You are quite right Carolyn, Spring and Summer do bid us come out and enjoy nature but what more beautiful than you have captured Spring growing from a snowy, wintry ground. Hugs and love, Jennifer.
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Date: 3/8/2021 8:15:00 AM
what a delightful spring time sonnet i do love this time of year and enjoy the poems i see on the subject:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/5/2021 4:39:00 PM
Carolyn, this is really beautiful--delightful. I especially like the couplet. Janice
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Date: 3/5/2021 2:25:00 AM
- A beautiful spring poem, Carolyn ... when the crocus comes up through the snow ... as a sure sign that spring is coming soon :) - (in my photo I had crocus and snowdrops :) - Best wishes in the contest ... a sure winner :) - Have a lovely day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/4/2021 8:16:00 AM
Hi Carolyn, What a lovely photo to accompany your well-written sonnet. I enjoyed the beautiful images of spring. It is my favorite season, and I can't wait for its arrival. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Date: 3/3/2021 5:00:00 PM
Lovely Carolyn. And such a picture. I always love to see the crocus coming up through the snow. Such hardy early bloomers to bring us that longed for burst of beautiful color. God Bless, JB
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Date: 3/3/2021 4:22:00 PM
Hello Carolyn … a beautiful sonnet indeed Carolyn to match the arrival of spring - thank you Carolyn - Lindsay
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Date: 3/3/2021 12:44:00 PM
I am still flummoxed as to how hummingbirds can endure winter's chill whilst my toes can not, but I did enjoy this! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 3/3/2021 4:35:00 AM
Much inspiration in your poem my friend. Your photo adds to the beauty of your brilliant poem--blossoming like spring as I read it. Super spring sonnet, Carolyn.
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Date: 3/3/2021 3:49:00 AM
Beautiful sonnet Carolyn, natures artshow is awesome to see. Tom
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 3/4/2021 7:49:00 AM
Indeed. I bet you will soon see some flowers returning after the long winter, Tom. Hugs, Carolyn
Date: 3/3/2021 1:16:00 AM
Yes a poem to me which is a 'breath of fresh air' Love the journey through your poem, Carolyn.
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Date: 3/2/2021 6:59:00 PM
Such a lovely spring sonnet, Carolyn. I love your imagery: "Please just go outside." So many of us have been homebound by this virus for so long. I've had two vaccinations and still don't feel safe and wear my mask!!!!
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 3/4/2021 7:55:00 AM
Congrats on getting both vaccines already, Milton. I've had the first. They say we should continue to wear our masks in case we are carrying the virus. I don't think it will be long before a semblance of normalcy returns.
Date: 3/2/2021 4:19:00 PM
this is lovely, carolyn!
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Date: 3/2/2021 3:07:00 PM
This was so nice to read tonight. We have an artic blast with 70mph winds and bitter cold. Thank you for sharing. Well written. I love it :)
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