John Lawless Poet Abecedarian

An Abecedarian Spring

An Abecedarian Spring


Against the graying beard of winter
Buds push defiantly through the
Crush of weakening ice,
Daring to challenge the strength of,
Entertain the possibility of a
Failing winters frosted farewell.
Golden warmth seeps into the folds of
Hardened soil melting its resistance,
Inciting the seeds of a rebellion.
Jester Jonquils dance in the snow
Keeping time to the icicle drip,
Leaves, long fallen, are consumed
Manna dropped from heaven,
Needs met in Karmic peace.
Overhead, a shadow-less hawk
Preys on the hope of dawn,
Quietly riding its warmth.
Robins begin the search for a
Suitable neighborhood,
Turtles climb warily to feast
Upon the hatching swarms.
Visitors returning 
Warm themselves in the soft
Xanthic shades of sunrise
Yielding to the innate 
Zen of Spring.



2/13/2015
submitted to – Abededarian – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Shadow Hamilton

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma March 2, 2015 at 1:07 AM Wonderful write John,, u rock my friend! Congrats on big win!

Casarah Nance February 28, 2015 at 8:18 AM This brings a smile to my face, nicely done :)

Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2015 at 1:03 AM I adored your entry John. It gives depth and wonder to springtime splendor. One of my favorite in this contest! Kudos on your win! 7 Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2015 at 1:05 AM I just noticed I said the same thing as Joyce and I had not read her reply! Regardless, I meant what I said John.

Joyce Johnson February 27, 2015 at 11:27 PM One of my favorites in the contest. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Skat A February 27, 2015 at 11:19 PM awesome win. SKAT

Eve Roper February 27, 2015 at 10:30 PM Congratulations on your win. Blessings

Sara Kendrick February 27, 2015 at 2:08 PM The ABC’s have danced the spring dance and won!!! Way to go!! Congrats …Sara

Sandra Haight February 27, 2015 at 11:29 AM John, a big congratulations to you for your nice win for your lovely poem about Spring! Sandra

Shadow Hamilton February 27, 2015 at 7:00 AM lovely poem John congrats on placing 3rd hugs

Jan Allison February 27, 2015 at 6:26 AM Dropping back with my congrats John:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Poesy Relish February 17, 2015 at 12:57 PM beautiful Jmagery.. zen of spring... nice pen John.. good luck... nad

Kp Nunez February 13, 2015 at 6:41 PM "Yielding to the innate zen of spring"...the heart and soul of your creative write sir is just breathtakingly beautiful...A 7 and a fav! Goodluck! Happy Valentine smiles from the land of thousand isles...Kim:)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 13, 2015 at 6:01 PM Fantastic imagery, John! I love to see the different words everyone's using in this form...xanthic seems to be the word dujour. I used it, too, and for the first time....best wishes in the contest. Hugs, Rhonda

Jan Allison February 13, 2015 at 5:57 PM Beautifully constructed abecedarian - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx