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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

Date: 6/13/2019 5:48:00 PM

this one is SO pretty and one of my favorites. Congrats in the contest.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/13/2019 1:40:00 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

Date: 6/13/2019 9:09:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Michelle.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/7/2019 1:43:00 AM

I liked the alliterations in this one, Michelle. Well penned!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/6/2019 9:21:00 PM

A nice cutaway from your poem. I have a hard time finding any of these :) GL in contest!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/30/2019 10:39:00 PM

Hello Michelle … it's past April, but your verse described the past few days down here - thank you Michelle - Lindsay

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/31/2019 4:32:00 PM

That's right, I guess it's going into winter in your part of the world!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/30/2019 3:46:00 PM

It is indeed, "April's birthright"! Beautifully done.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/31/2019 4:32:00 PM

Thanks again!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/26/2019 8:45:00 PM

Nice imagery, Michelle!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/28/2019 9:20:00 PM

Thanks, Kim!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/26/2019 7:20:00 PM

April doesn't help old men; they need to wait for the Resurrection to rise again!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/28/2019 9:19:00 PM

I guess you would know :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/26/2019 7:17:00 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
Date: 5/28/2019 9:19:00 PM

Not specifically about trees, but always happy for your visits-