Beauty of Spring

As winter leaves the stage and takes a bow A gentle warmth rejuvenates the earth And dormant spring awakens to endow Creation with a glorious rebirth. The sun-kissed touch of resurrection's sway Excites all nature with its full embrace. Proud tulips raise their heads in bright array And spiders weave their threads of silken lace. The dulcet sounds of birdsong fill the skies As butterflies with stained glass wings take flight. Fair, fragile chiffon poppies mesmerize And cheery golden daffodils delight. Each season brings its blessings from above But spring extols the measure of God's love. 02.03.19 N/A MAY 2019 PREMIER 4,ANY FORM,ANY THEME,UPTO A MAX OF 14(F O U R T E E N )Lines 'Spring Sonnet Poetry Contest' sponsored by John Hamilton 10 syllables per line rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG Includes compulsory 4 words : 1.Dulcet 2. Chiffon 3. Lace 4. Resurrection also entered into :Your Best Poem That Is Trophy (Premiere Contest) Worthy Contest 1 Poetry Contest - Tania Kitchin I was happy to be included in any top ten judged by John Hamilton but would like to submit this as one which was quite a challenge with regard to the compulsory words and which I feel paints a pretty picture.