Enchanted By This Lovely Clement Day

Enchanted by this lovely clement day while writing poems like Calliope - I wish in springtime I could ever stay. To see the sun come up above the bay as shadows of the pre-dawn quickly flee - enchanted by this lovely clement day. To hear the cheerful chirping of a jay as I sit underneath a cherry tree, I wish in springtime I could ever stay. To smell the fragrant rose bushes of May and hear the buzzing of a honeybee - enchanted by this lovely clement day. To watch new birds performing their ballet in azure heavens as they glide so free, I wish in springtime I could ever stay. To ponder how sun slowly slips away inside a pink-streaked sky, then down to sea, I wish in springtime I could ever stay - enchanted by this lovely clement day.
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Canerdy Avatar
October 11, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Superb in every respect, Andrea. A big CONGRATS on your win ! Janice
Watts Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A lovely poem Andrea Congratulations on your winning first place Cheers Christine
Poet Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Fantastic villanelle; the repetition works so well that it is not noticeable; congratulations, Andrea.
Miller Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Wonderful villanelle, Andrea, your repeat lines blend seamlessly, almost unnoticed, congratulations
May Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The enchantment of spring!, Very nicely penned Andrea, Congrats on your win in my contest
Dietrich Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Thanks so much, Joseph
Hind Avatar
November 15, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Love this villanelle, Andrea... what lovely refrain, too <3
Kerr Avatar
June 1, 2022 at 1:10 AM
Andrea, Your golden pen gleams and glistens so effortlessly. Simply amazing Howard
Grasso Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 6:36 AM
Lovely, Andrea! The perfect day, as days should be. ...Fran
Walker Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 6:09 PM
Love it Sis. You have such a knack for imagery. I love Spring and you bring it to life with your words.
Dietrich Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 7:32 PM
thanks, Sis. Your comment appeared three times!! I haven't seen you here for a LONG time!!! Will get my summer poems out to the family in about a month!
Walker Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 6:07 PM
Love it Sis. You have such a knack for imagery. I love Spring and you bring it to life with your words.
Walker Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 6:05 PM
Love it Sis. You have such a knack for imagery. I love Spring and you bring it to life with your words.
Y. Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 12:58 PM
Hi Andrea, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your top win. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
Roper Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 10:22 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your win in Lassad's contest. Blessings my friend
Gasun Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 5:21 AM
You've beautifully painted the magnificence of Spring in your outstanding villanelle my dear friend Andrea! This is a very difficult form for me but you did it excellently with ease. BIG CONGRATS on your top win! Thanks for sharing. God bless. Hugs
Johnson Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 7:58 PM
Absolutely beautiful. Well done and congratulations. — MDJ
Calasibetta Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 9:31 AM
Stunning! Congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest. Your expressive imagery, a masterpiece. :)Paulette
Agustin Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 11:28 PM
Wow! Congrats... Thanks for this... making me vicariously experience Spring's clement day in my "Springless" country. God bless you.
Alex Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 8:13 PM
All senses actively involved enjoying each aspect of nature. Beautiful. Congratulations!
Poet Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 11:41 AM
Andrea, I'd like to congratulate you on winning first place in my contest. You've written an incredible, flawless poem. Blessings
Baker Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 3:31 PM
Your talent/gift of poetry is amazing, Andrea. A tough form and your lines flow like a river to the sea. Such a pleasure to read. Thanks for sharing, Bill
Y. Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 11:36 AM
WoW! Andrea, This is a good “ Spring” poem for the contest theme. It is beautiful and well written. It reminds me of why I love the Spring season so much. This should do well in the contest. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day. PS, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your dog. My condolences to you and your family -Alexis
Watt Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 11:18 AM
AWESOME write, Andrea. I love your line "To watch new birds performing their ballet". It's funny, I've heard the phrase "inclement weather" hundreds of times in my life, but I don't think I've ever heard mild weather described as a clement day. Very poetic! You are a master at villanelles, and your springtime imagery is delightful... a Fav. Hugs, not bugs ~ John
Kerr Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 9:49 PM
Andrea, This is perfection itself in a poem. Haunting and lyrical. Howard
Ball Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 3:31 AM
There are so many beautiful days in every season. I always hate to see Summer pass but Autumn is so full of color and beauty. Then comes Winter and a time of rest for Mother Nature as she pulls her snowy blanket over her to await the Spring awakening. Nice job here my friend. God Bless, JB
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May 2, 2022 at 12:15 PM
Beautiful poem! Love the refrain and how the 2nd part clings to the next verse. With scent and sight and cheeriness on display!
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