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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

Date: 2/1/2022 10:33:00 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
Date: 2/1/2022 2:28:00 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

Date: 1/31/2022 9:25:00 PM

Another beautiful poem! "a cameo appearance that hope will ripen onto" lovely!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 2/1/2022 6:09:00 AM

Hello Ann. My appreciation for your positive view of my small piece. Thank you heartily. Brian

Bill Baker

Date: 1/27/2022 12:08:00 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
Date: 1/27/2022 5:19:00 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

Date: 1/19/2022 5:33:00 AM

Beautifully done, fantastic writing, Brian. Superb imagery here. ~Charlie

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/19/2022 6:08:00 AM

Thank you, Charles. I appreciate your affirmative take on my small poem. Be well. Brian

Thomas Wells

Date: 1/11/2022 5:36:00 PM

This poem paints a magnificent landscape in transition, cascading from winter to spring and enlivening the spirit. Very well done! -Thomas

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/11/2022 8:18:00 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

Date: 1/11/2022 11:12:00 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
Date: 1/11/2022 2:00:00 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

Date: 1/11/2022 3:57:00 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
Date: 1/11/2022 6:25:00 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

Date: 1/10/2022 8:47:00 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
Date: 1/11/2022 6:29:00 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

Date: 1/10/2022 11:03:00 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
Date: 1/10/2022 1:19:00 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

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/9/2022 4:15:00 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
Date: 1/9/2022 7:05:00 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