Notes About The Poem

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

An Ode To Spring

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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Gauthier Avatar
February 7, 2021 at 9:22 AM
Bubbling with life, Paulette ~ It's a pleasure to find this charming poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 1:08 PM
My fave season is spring.. :) beautiful poetry Paulette.. :) and you stir my heart to want sooner spring.. :) smiles, Olive Eloisa :)
Calasibetta Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 3:12 PM
Hi Olive Eloisa, Thank you for your kind comments.....yes, I think many of us look forward to spring!
Singh Avatar
February 1, 2017 at 8:06 PM
Lovely! Congrats!
Calasibetta Avatar
February 2, 2017 at 8:56 PM
Thank you, Sushma!
Kimathi Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 4:03 AM
Congrats Paulette, for your WIN with this colorful, rich piece!!! ;-)
Calasibetta Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 6:53 AM
Hi Teddy, Thank You....!
Poteet Avatar
January 30, 2017 at 7:51 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.
Calasibetta Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 6:56 AM
Hi Reason, nice to meet you too.....Thank you, I enjoyed doing this....I love imagery, it makes things come alive!
Lindley Avatar
January 29, 2017 at 1:03 PM
Superb imagery, flow and creativity. A pleasure reading such a fine poem today. A7
Calasibetta Avatar
January 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Hello again Robert, and thank you for such a complimentary comment!
Martin Avatar
January 29, 2017 at 12:06 AM
Nice walk through the park in spring. Great imagery! Congratulations Paulette! :-)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 28, 2017 at 6:50 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
Calasibetta Avatar
January 28, 2017 at 7:16 AM
Hi Connie, Thank you for your high marks!!!! I loved writing this piece and so glad it was well received.
Pett Avatar
January 28, 2017 at 6:19 AM
Congratulations Paulette on your win, I felt that I was there, a joy to read.
Calasibetta Avatar
January 28, 2017 at 7:17 AM
Hi Roy, Thank you!!!
Hamilton Avatar
January 27, 2017 at 8:46 PM
Very well written, congrats on a fine win!
Calasibetta Avatar
January 28, 2017 at 7:11 AM
Hi John, Thank you. It was fun writing this, it brought me right there where I love to be!
Burch Avatar
January 27, 2017 at 8:19 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
Calasibetta Avatar
January 28, 2017 at 7:12 AM
Hi Deborah, Thank You. I loved writing this!
Krampe Avatar
January 27, 2017 at 7:09 PM
Congrats on your win, Paulette.
Calasibetta Avatar
January 28, 2017 at 7:12 AM
Hi Agnes, Thank You....it was fun to write!
Melugin Avatar
January 23, 2017 at 2:22 AM
Paulette, this flows like a poetic stream in early spring. Great write, chuck
Calasibetta Avatar
January 28, 2017 at 7:14 AM
Hi Chuck, Thank you....I tried to capture the beauty only spring can bring....again, Thanks!
Fleming Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 7:34 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
Calasibetta Avatar
January 28, 2017 at 7:13 AM
John, Thank you, and yes Spring is a wonderful time of year!
May Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 10:07 PM
The sweet melody of spring...wonderful write Paulette..GL in the contest
Toluwalope Gideon Avatar
January 15, 2017 at 4:27 PM
A masterclass poem with great use of language. Best wishes in the contest.
Calasibetta Avatar
January 15, 2017 at 6:32 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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