Abdul Malik Mandani Poet Abecedarian

Chicago Spring

After the dreary, dismal cold days of winter,
Bogged down by mounds of snow, 
Chicago, the indomitable city,
Dogged by ears-flapping, bone-chilling winds,
Emerges like a blooming flower 
Fostering liveliness, sensuality,
Gaiety and grandiose funfair.

Hot, sizzling and sassy summer aside;
Invigorating spring first arrives and
Jogging along the Lakefront trail or
Kicking a soda can down the Magnificent Mile,
Life finally emerges from its winter cocoon.

Mona Lisa smiles and bright eyes fleeting by,
Night life promises a charm of its own with
Outdoor patios where cooing lovers linger,
Pandering to fans of performing arts and swanky music.

Quotidian lives turn into jostling horseplay,
Ravishing beds of fragrant shrubs adorn the sidewalks. 
Spring in Chicago is vivaciously volatile,
Temperature, as it rises, so does people's spirits,
Under the shadows of imposing skyline or
Viewing the serpentine Lake Shore Drive up from
Willis Tower's Skydeck, Chicago appears, oh,
Xtra beautiful – A spring's paradise!
Yellow magnolias, richly painted and sweetly fragrant,
Zestfully vying with vibrant clusters of tulips.


~"A Spring Abecedarian" Contest by Shadow Hamilton
~02/19/2015

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Sara Kendrick March 5, 2015 at 5:06 PM Creative winning work..The abcs are hidden very well..Congrats..Sara

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2015 at 7:33 PM you wrote very well in this form Abdul. An original idea going with Chicago. Are you living there? congrats.

Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2015 at 2:15 AM Congratulations on your win with this lovely spring poem Abdul!

Skat A February 27, 2015 at 11:22 PM Abdul, Congratulations **SKAT LOVE**

Eve Roper February 27, 2015 at 9:49 PM Congratulations on your win. Blessings

Jan Allison February 27, 2015 at 6:41 AM Dropping back with my congrats Abdul:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Shadow Hamilton February 27, 2015 at 5:59 AM sorry Abdul I had to drop your poem to 5th as you used Xtra which is not a true word hugs Abdul Malik Mandani February 27, 2015 at 4:06 PM Thanks Shadow.

Shadow Hamilton February 27, 2015 at 5:49 AM congrats on 1st place Abdul and ty for entering hugs

Eve Roper February 21, 2015 at 10:43 PM Wonderful descriptive write, Abdul. Good luck in the contest. Blessing eve

Poesy Relish February 19, 2015 at 10:48 PM A refreshing write... 7 from me.. best wishes, nad Abdul Malik Mandani February 20, 2015 at 9:07 AM Thanks Nadia.

Viv Wigley February 19, 2015 at 10:44 PM Beautifully constructed. I want to go to Chicago. Now. Abdul Malik Mandani February 20, 2015 at 9:01 AM Thanks Viv. Come on, be my guest!

Tim Smith February 19, 2015 at 7:19 PM This is outstanding Abdul...I might be biased because I hail from Chicago as well. Abdul Malik Mandani February 19, 2015 at 9:06 PM Way to go. Viva Chicago! Thanks Tim.

Jan Allison February 19, 2015 at 7:07 PM beautifully penned Abdul good luck in the contest - i like your take on the theme:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx Abdul Malik Mandani February 19, 2015 at 9:04 PM Thanks Jan.