Brian Sambourne Poet Free verse

Arrival

March month comforter
        over-selling relief
        in quilted layers of change

        her blue flush of tears
                takes on a restless hue
when flooding news scatters
when winter's white edges zig zag to ruin
           in blustery days that will shift to neon
           in a squeeze of expectation

when blowing winds a springtime brings
                 buds of vain advantage
                 growth on the brink of open
                 a cameo appearance
                              that hope will ripen onto







Poem written January 9/2022
(Revised January 24/22)

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Sam Kauffman February 1, 2022 at 10:33 AM Brian, congratulations on your win. What beautiful imagery and metaphor - "white edges zig zag," "cameo appearance," ripening hope. You masterfully lead us from winter's hibernation into spring's hope in a subtle dance of word pictures. So well done my friend. All the best! Brian Sambourne February 1, 2022 at 2:28 PM Greetings Sam. I appreciate your thoughtful congratulatory note on my poem that received honorable mention. It's supportive comments from fine poets as yourself that encourage writing. Be well. Sincerely, Brian

Ann Peck January 31, 2022 at 9:25 PM Another beautiful poem! "a cameo appearance that hope will ripen onto" lovely! Brian Sambourne February 1, 2022 at 6:09 AM Hello Ann. My appreciation for your positive view of my small piece. Thank you heartily. Brian

Bill Baker January 27, 2022 at 12:08 AM Love your use of imagery, Brian. March is a very transitionary month. It hard to predict what the weather will be like each day. It changes so often, it is unsettling. I enjoyed your poem and thoughts on this subject. Write On! Bill Brian Sambourne January 27, 2022 at 5:19 AM Thank you, Bill. You are spot on about the transition March brings, a month in which winter + spring spar. Best wishes, Brian

Charles Messina January 19, 2022 at 5:33 AM Beautifully done, fantastic writing, Brian. Superb imagery here. ~Charlie Brian Sambourne January 19, 2022 at 6:08 AM Thank you, Charles. I appreciate your affirmative take on my small poem. Be well. Brian

Thomas Wells January 11, 2022 at 5:36 PM This poem paints a magnificent landscape in transition, cascading from winter to spring and enlivening the spirit. Very well done! -Thomas Brian Sambourne January 11, 2022 at 8:18 PM Thanks very much, Thomas. Yes, the piece is meant to convey March wishing when our environment moves from winter to spring, often unpredictably so. Thank you for your stop by. All the best, Brian

Richard Lamoureux January 11, 2022 at 11:12 AM We can use a bit of good news. I’ve had a bit to much “winter’s white edges” I like this cryptic write. ;0) Brian Sambourne January 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM Greetings Richard, I agree with you, "winter's white edges" are bit too jagged of late with our Canadian Arctic air freeze. March will usher in the renewal we so look forward to, but not before stormy lapses. Thank you for your stop by. Cheers Brian

Sara Kendrick January 11, 2022 at 3:57 AM We might need that comforter in March if winter keeps pumping iron. I appreciate your visits to my page. I enjoyed reading this work. Very creative. Sara Brian Sambourne January 11, 2022 at 6:25 AM A great description - "winter pumping iron." The poet in you breaks like morning sun. Thank you for reading my work + leaving uplifting notes. Sincerely, Brian

Valsa George January 10, 2022 at 8:47 PM We all wait for a season 'when blowing winds a springtime brings' after 'winter's white edges zig zag to ruin'! Beautiful poem, dear Brian ! Glad I have found you ! Brian Sambourne January 11, 2022 at 6:29 AM Greetings Valsa, I too am happy to have discovered your exceptionally fine postings. My gratitude for your most thoughtful remarks. Be well. Yours truly, Brian

Gary Radice January 10, 2022 at 11:03 AM I'm scratching my head as to why this brilliant free verse has not had more views or comments. This is poetry. Cheers - Gary Brian Sambourne January 10, 2022 at 1:19 PM Thank you, Gary. Many of my postings aren't that popular. So be it. It's positive chaps such as yourself that spur me on. Much appreciated! Be well. Brian

Joseph P. DiMino January 9, 2022 at 4:15 AM This is Top-shelf; better than good...superb writing! Love it! "when blowing winds a springtime brings buds of vain advantage"--great imagery...use of language outstanding! Joe. Brian Sambourne January 9, 2022 at 7:05 AM Thank you, Joe. I did a re-write of the piece after a recent NA. Sometimes rejection brings a re-evaulation. My sincere appreciation for your affirmative words. Brian