Brian Sambourne Poet Free verse

April's Reach

Swing of rhythm from winter bleary
          to appealing chords of change
          in April's nibbling nudge of growth
          to lance clay earth - a listless shield
Shafts of sun, filling voids, to starch
           the landscape clean

April rains restore sponge dry ground
          wet drops that hang on branches
           like small crystal
Carpeted loops of spring bluebells below
           lift whispered worries 
           pert cupped flowers worth praising
           signs renewal
           like the world that catches on to truth

Tucked in new warmth,
          tree buds open
          eyelids of green
          an unhurried arrival
          like promises
          accepted
          by April's idleness
          sweet potion
          availed
          in the muddy spin
          of spring
          ignited







Poem composed: April 12, 2021
Revised April 6, 2023

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Juliet Ligon April 20, 2021 at 7:33 PM Beautiful imagery! Brian Sambourne April 20, 2021 at 9:33 PM Thank you Juliet. I have recently discovered your portfolio and I am enjoying it immensely. Best wishes, Brian

Sara Kendrick April 17, 2021 at 4:13 PM Enjoyed reading your description of April and spring. It is an interesting month and it gives hope of pleasant days ahead before the real heat of summer. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara Brian Sambourne April 17, 2021 at 8:29 PM Hello Sara, your positive message is much appreciated as this contest submission received a recent NA. The final lines are written to suggest a woman named April though I tried to avoid a too direct inference. Thank you again for your drop by. Best of the spring to you.Sincerely, Brian