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Emergence

MIDWINTER
 Slushy,    Sloshed, 
 Shivering, Sheltering, Slumbering,  
Siri Nox,                             Siri Lumos, 
Shimmering, Sunbathing, Singing, 
Sensuous,     Spirited,  
MIDSUMMER


Celebrating emergence from hibernation and the transition from dark winter to bright summer

autumnnatureseasonsspringsummerdiamante

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Karen Croft

May 4, 2026 at 8:35 AM

Nice diamante!

Elaine May Smith

May 4, 2026 at 9:17 AM

Many thanks, Karen!

Beryl Edmonds

April 29, 2026 at 6:59 PM

Elaine, I do like poems that can be read top to bottom or bottom to top. Enjoyed reading both ways… Beryl

Elaine May Smith

May 4, 2026 at 9:16 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Beryl, I’m glad you liked it!

Ghairo Daniels

April 26, 2026 at 10:03 PM

Such a lovely poem. Very uplifting. Excellent title & format. Catchy start word & End word. Beautiful “Sh” sounds - very onomatopoeiac. Enjoyed this read today. Shine on, Elaine. X.

Elaine May Smith

May 4, 2026 at 9:23 AM

Thanks, Ghairo, so kind of you to take the time to review in such detail. I’m delighted that you like the sounds!

Elaine May Smith

May 4, 2026 at 9:22 AM

Thanks, Ghairo, so kind of you to take the time to review in such detail. I’m delighted that you like the sounds!

Elaine May Smith

May 4, 2026 at 9:20 AM

Thanks, Ghairo, so kind of you to take the time to review in such detail. I’m delighted that you like the sounds!

Elaine May Smith

May 4, 2026 at 9:18 AM

Thanks, Ghairo, so kind of you to take the time to review in such detail. I’m delighted that you like the sounds!

the barefoot bard

April 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM

the barefoot bard

April 12, 2026 at 1:16 AM

thank you for the idea I'll now try it

Elaine May Smith

April 12, 2026 at 1:03 AM

Many thanks for your appreciation, Douglas. I always envisage diamante poems being read from top to bottom and then upside-down!

the barefoot bard

April 11, 2026 at 4:23 PM

the barefoot bard

April 11, 2026 at 4:22 PM

Good day Elaine A clever choice of wording to take on a transition and contrast of the two seasons Well done blessings Douglas

Angela Terry

April 11, 2026 at 12:40 AM

You chose two antonyms that worked well in this diamante poem. Great work.

Elaine May Smith

April 11, 2026 at 1:15 AM

Many thanks indeed, Angela, I am glad you like it. The idea came to life when I learned a few weeks ago that we can instruct Siri to switch the iPhone flashlight on and off in Latin with “Siri Lumos” and “Siri Nox”. Way cooler than saying it in English, I thought! Reading this diamante aloud will give iPhone users a visual effect at the point of emergence. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Have a great weekend.

Moon Harp

April 10, 2026 at 7:09 PM

Elaine, Wow, you are skilled in picking the right "s" es for this poem and it's transition theme. Well done. Moon Harp

Elaine May Smith

April 11, 2026 at 1:02 AM

Thank you for your kind words, Moon Harp. The “S” sound is my favourite as it gives me ASMR tingles, being the most prominent sound when someone is whispering. Many thanks for taking the time to read and comment. Enjoy your weekend.

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