Forsythia

FORSYTHIA II
Jostling with ubiquitous crocuses 
First leaves in forest, farm, or home
First greens of spring reveal 
The most eager petals I know -
My springtime “friend” uplifts me 
with myriad-sunned, golden yellows.

Early summer heat will bring larger leaves around us
And green will overwhelm my favorite firsts
My yellow bush fires: my yellow suns alas!
Will be swallowed by green sea monsters

How I wish forsythia will bloom all year long
My heart skips beats, my face smiles all day long
The power is thine; yellow-power like sunshine
As tiny burning bushes bombard me 
with buttery bombs of joy

Forsythia, Forsythia, I sing as if to my beloved
Forsythia, Forsythia, small, bright, sun-colored
How could I fall in love with one sidelined to hedgerows
So long as Spring swings around, my admiration grows.
Written on 04062017; modified for CONTEST on 04/07/2017

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Anil Deo

Date: 4/10/2017 6:00:00 PM

Anne-Marie, I am so grateful to you for going back & finding my Forsythias. God bless you richly, and during this week's Resurrection Celebrations. (I am new, but I think you are a published poet: I am merely self-published). Forsythias just make me happy, whenever I spy them. Shalom, AD.

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 4/10/2017 5:03:00 PM

Anil, this was absolutely lovely. You composed such a beautiful scene that I could virtually see a myriad 'buttery bombs of joy' shining through in your poem:) Amitiés

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/7/2017 6:04:00 AM

Dear Anil. Thank you for gracing the morning and day. What a perfect way to start the day with beauty of words and beauty of imagery such as you say. One who sees and knows such beauty is blessed within. I am one of those who does see the beauty thus I am also blessed. May we all give thanks to our Creater and Jesus at this particular time. You have expressed yourself well Anil. Enjoy the morning.

Anil Deo
Date: 4/7/2017 12:49:00 PM

Lisa, I accept only because I know whatever good I do, it is with the Holy Spirit's strength & guidance (Romans 8:23 says my good works are filthy rags compared to what God expects - in the Law/10 Commandments - not by Grace. So, I go the extra step and declare: Grace is the Person of Jesus Christ.) May God bless you richly, Dear Poet/s