An Ode To Spring

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The recollections of spring are heightened, as I endure the damp cold winter.

Walk along the river bank, lined with poplar trees,
                         Listen to the birds that sing their sweet melodies,
                         Mothers pushing strollers pause, to the humming bees,
                         A juggler keeps balls aloft, while on bended knees,
                         On the pond, pompous swans gracefully glide with ease,
                         Men in caps, meet on benches, enjoying coffees,
                         Children feed corn to hungry ducks, with quacking pleas,
                         Couples stroll the promenade, smiling in the breeze,
                         Picnickers open baskets of fruit, wine and cheese,
                         Playful dogs off leashes, catching flying frisbees,
                         Joggers pound the pavement, in shorts and sporty tees,
                         A beautiful day, to bask in eighty degrees.







     January 15, 2017 Monorhyme for contest 
                               Sponsor: John Hamilton

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 2/7/2021 9:22:00 AM
Bubbling with life, Paulette ~ It's a pleasure to find this charming poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology
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Date: 2/3/2017 1:08:00 PM
My fave season is spring.. :) beautiful poetry Paulette.. :) and you stir my heart to want sooner spring.. :) smiles, Olive Eloisa :)
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/3/2017 3:12:00 PM
Hi Olive Eloisa, Thank you for your kind comments.....yes, I think many of us look forward to spring!
Date: 2/1/2017 8:06:00 PM
Lovely! Congrats!
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Date: 2/2/2017 8:56:00 PM
Thank you, Sushma!
Date: 1/31/2017 4:03:00 AM
Congrats Paulette, for your WIN with this colorful, rich piece!!! ;-)
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/31/2017 6:53:00 AM
Hi Teddy, Thank You....!
Date: 1/30/2017 7:51:00 PM
Glad to meet you Paulette, wanted to congratulate you on this fine monorhyme piece. I stroll in the cemetery close to my home - the next best thing to a park. There are many walkers, some bike riders, children from a nearby daycare and people visiting graves. Love your imagery.
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Date: 1/31/2017 6:56:00 AM
Hi Reason, nice to meet you too.....Thank you, I enjoyed doing this....I love imagery, it makes things come alive!
Date: 1/29/2017 1:03:00 PM
Superb imagery, flow and creativity. A pleasure reading such a fine poem today. A7
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/29/2017 3:00:00 PM
Hello again Robert, and thank you for such a complimentary comment!
Date: 1/29/2017 12:06:00 AM
Nice walk through the park in spring. Great imagery! Congratulations Paulette! :-)
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Date: 1/28/2017 6:50:00 AM
I can really feel your longing for spring and summer in this beautiful poem filled with images that come with a warmer season. Beautifully penned! Congratulations on your well-deserved second placement Paulette! : ) 7
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/28/2017 7:16:00 AM
Hi Connie, Thank you for your high marks!!!! I loved writing this piece and so glad it was well received.
Date: 1/28/2017 6:19:00 AM
Congratulations Paulette on your win, I felt that I was there, a joy to read.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/28/2017 7:17:00 AM
Hi Roy, Thank you!!!
Date: 1/27/2017 8:46:00 PM
Very well written, congrats on a fine win!
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/28/2017 7:11:00 AM
Hi John, Thank you. It was fun writing this, it brought me right there where I love to be!
Date: 1/27/2017 8:19:00 PM
Congratulations on your win!! Paulette!! This is a wonderful poem. I liked it a lot. So easy to read it and feel it!! Well done. Big Hugggs. Deb
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/28/2017 7:12:00 AM
Hi Deborah, Thank You. I loved writing this!
Date: 1/27/2017 7:09:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Paulette.
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Date: 1/28/2017 7:12:00 AM
Hi Agnes, Thank You....it was fun to write!
Date: 1/23/2017 2:22:00 AM
Paulette, this flows like a poetic stream in early spring. Great write, chuck
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Date: 1/28/2017 7:14:00 AM
Hi Chuck, Thank you....I tried to capture the beauty only spring can bring....again, Thanks!
Date: 1/20/2017 7:34:00 AM
Spring - The most lovely time of year! Every season has its own unique charms...But none like the onset of Spring; the beginnings of new life springing forth all around - Truly wonderful! Loved your poem...Really did enjoy. My best regards, Paulette. :) john
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Date: 1/28/2017 7:13:00 AM
John, Thank you, and yes Spring is a wonderful time of year!
Date: 1/16/2017 10:07:00 PM
The sweet melody of spring...wonderful write Paulette..GL in the contest
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Date: 1/15/2017 4:27:00 PM
A masterclass poem with great use of language. Best wishes in the contest.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/15/2017 6:32:00 PM
Thank you Adeniji, I am very excited about the contest. This was a real challenge to write, but I enjoyed stretching my brain a bit. Again, "Thanks".
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