Michelle Faulkner Poet Rhyme

April

Under ice-coated sky, bare trees brave
Cutting cold, to drink silver sunlight
For chance of tender spring leaves to save
Hope-April's birthright

5/26/19

originally in 'I Love Nature' on this website

Submitted to 'Arbitrium Divisa' contest
Sponsor: Gregory R Barden

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Andrea Dietrich June 13, 2019 at 5:48 PM this one is SO pretty and one of my favorites. Congrats in the contest.

Gershon Wolf June 13, 2019 at 1:40 PM The top #2 position in Gregory Barden's contest is a true honor, a tribute to the quality of your poem/poetry, Michelle. Gregory's standards are absolutely the highest, and you've met them. You can really be proud of yourself. I know that I'm proud of and happy for you. Warmest wishes, Gershon

Line Gauthier June 13, 2019 at 9:09 AM Congrats on your win, Michelle.

Caren Krutsinger June 7, 2019 at 1:43 AM I liked the alliterations in this one, Michelle. Well penned!

Kim Rodrigues June 6, 2019 at 9:21 PM A nice cutaway from your poem. I have a hard time finding any of these :) GL in contest!

Lindsay Laurie May 30, 2019 at 10:39 PM Hello Michelle … it's past April, but your verse described the past few days down here - thank you Michelle - Lindsay Michelle Faulkner May 31, 2019 at 4:32 PM That's right, I guess it's going into winter in your part of the world!

M. L. Kiser May 30, 2019 at 3:46 PM It is indeed, "April's birthright"! Beautifully done. Michelle Faulkner May 31, 2019 at 4:32 PM Thanks again!

Kim Rodrigues May 26, 2019 at 8:45 PM Nice imagery, Michelle! Michelle Faulkner May 28, 2019 at 9:20 PM Thanks, Kim!

Rico Leffanta May 26, 2019 at 7:20 PM April doesn't help old men; they need to wait for the Resurrection to rise again! Michelle Faulkner May 28, 2019 at 9:19 PM I guess you would know :)

Gershon Wolf May 26, 2019 at 7:17 PM Haven't looked at the contest, but I imagine (arbitirium) it must be about trees,...and you have penned a poetic tribute to the role trees play in maintaining Spring's Hope. Lovely! G.L. in the contest, Michelle. Best wishes, Gershon Michelle Faulkner May 28, 2019 at 9:19 PM Not specifically about trees, but always happy for your visits-