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At Our Feet

The ground is thawing, Winter's demise draws near. Eagerly I await the first buds of spring. Snowdrops so tentative Have raised their faces to the light. The first green shoots Have appeared on lilac bushes. While the sun shines brightly A handful of wayward flakes Make their way earthward. The last stragglers of the season. As if swept from Heaven's floor To land at our feet.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 2/25/2011 11:43:00 AM
Congratulations Francine, on your well deserved win in Chris D. Aechtner's contest " Free Verse For Winter". Love, Carol
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Date: 2/18/2011 11:15:00 PM
Francine, congratulations on winning with this entry. I knew it was good when I first read it and commented on it.
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Date: 2/18/2011 8:06:00 PM
Francine this is beautiful. many congrats for this win dear friend.
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Date: 2/18/2011 7:16:00 PM
This is really pretty, Francine :) -- love the idea of those "last stragglers" landing on your feet-- very nice :) - congrats on your win :)
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Date: 2/18/2011 6:42:00 PM
Wow,I just love the imagery of this picture of straggler flakes. you did awesome with your free verse, Francine. A big congatulations to you.
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Date: 2/18/2011 5:48:00 PM
Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest of Chris, Francine
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Date: 2/18/2011 4:55:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 2/18/2011 4:53:00 PM
Sweet, so sweet..the last bit is magic. BG
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Date: 2/18/2011 2:20:00 PM
ahh yes let's let winter GOooooooo! Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 2/18/2011 1:20:00 PM
Congratulations on this wonderful poem, as always, being honored with a fine win in the contest. Always, Annalise
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Date: 2/18/2011 12:27:00 PM
Francine, great job, and congratulations on your worthy poem's ninth place honor. Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/18/2011 10:33:00 AM
Francine, Congratulations on your win in Chris's contest with this wonderful free verse. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/18/2011 9:40:00 AM
francine... you overwhelm me! CONGRATS to you for the great win..:) huggs, nette
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Date: 2/18/2011 9:02:00 AM
Congrats Francine on another great win in the Winter Free Verse contest with this engaging entry and write my friend.. enjoy with luv..
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Date: 2/12/2011 4:35:00 PM
Until March 21 (spring equinox), we may have some surprises. However, just reading this poetic piece makes me feel warmer.
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Date: 2/12/2011 12:30:00 PM
How wonderful that you really are seeing indications of spring this early, Francine! Pour hot water on those "last stragglers" and enjoy the onset of spring. Lovely work! Best wishes, Carolyn
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