Daffodil

~     Bursting snow, new yellow slicker and cap,


                                 dressed smartly for April's tears ...


                  pray, where's your shiny boots?     ~






~ 1st Place ~  in the "Kimo Form Old Or New" Poetry Contest, Constance LaFrance, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~  in the "Writing Challenge 4, March 2019 - Kimo" Poetry Contest, Dear Heart, Judge & Sponsor.

(Syllables = 10, 7, 6 - counted @ HowManySyllables.com)

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/9/2021 1:36:00 PM

This personification is special Greg. Such a touching picture of a daffodil in rain boots and a raincoat. Great spring storm fashon statement! Very clever and uniquely you! High fives and congrats for your win. Blessings for you!

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/9/2021 3:56:00 AM

Aw... so beautiful Greg.. "dressed smartly for April's tears"... loved this... God bless.. ~ Ani

Constance La France

Date: 9/8/2021 8:57:00 PM

Greg, congratulations on your win in my Kimo Contest with your beautiful poem ~ peace and tranquility _ Constance

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/7/2021 2:51:00 AM

Ahh!! I like this winner. Way to go. Congrats. Sara

Beata Agustin

Date: 9/6/2021 7:27:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/6/2021 9:49:00 AM

Could represent a flower and a child! I used to wear a raincoat and boots as a child. Very nice, Greg! Congratulations a,

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/6/2021 7:57:00 AM

Fantastic personification, Greg. I love this. And Congrats too

Constance La France

Date: 3/24/2019 5:33:00 PM

Greg, congratulations on your win in my contest. Your poem is really lovely, I like everything about it, the words, the layout, the image, everything !

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/8/2019 7:33:00 PM

Thank you so much, Constance ... I wasn't sure what to do with this at first, and then just let the fun lead me. Blessings - I am honored to have placed so highly, my friend! :-) <3

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 3/24/2019 1:57:00 PM

My favorite flower...Congrats on your win. BG

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/8/2019 7:36:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Barbara - one of my favs, too! :-) <3