Garden

rising to the surface scents a fusillade not quite stitched together tangled like shoelaces and children this freed power of garden growth nourished by the sun break mirth of morning an easy elegance, a pulse to loosen the reserve of living blooms, a messy vibrancy like coloring outside the lines bountiful unfolding in waves its wash of forgetfulness essential like clouds dragged to drift Written: June 26, 2021 Revised January 22, 2023 Your Selection Poetry Contest Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Gary Radice

Date: 1/25/2023 2:43:00 AM

"blooms, a messy vibrancy like coloring outside the lines " - one of the best lines I've read in a long time. Brilliant! Cheers - Gary

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/25/2023 1:18:00 PM

Greetings Gary, Thank you for your high five in appraising my small piece. The line you refer to was an added revision to the poem as was the entire last stanza. Be well. All the best, Brian

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/17/2021 3:46:00 AM

Your poetry seems to flow out onto the page in an "easy elegant" way.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/17/2021 1:48:00 PM

You are most kind, Caren. Thanks very much for the supportive comment. Sincerest regards, Brian

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/8/2021 11:53:00 PM

Beautiful Creations. Congratulations!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/9/2021 6:50:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj. You are such a fine poet to be so creative yourself + supportive of others. Cheers, Brian

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/5/2021 1:04:00 AM

nice pen Brian, keep spilling the ink! Have a great day, Gordon

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/5/2021 7:10:00 AM

Your stop by + support are much valued. So our pens write on. Best wishes, Brian

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/27/2021 8:53:00 PM

Quite pleasant to read, well penned.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 6/27/2021 9:21:00 PM

Thank you for the stop by + affirmative message. With appreciation, Brian

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/27/2021 5:39:00 PM

Dear Brian, your bite size poem is more satisfying than a full course dinner! It is splendid, optimistic, potent, progressive and entices my imagination further with the sumptuous moments of "the sun break mirth of morning". A gem where every line is a facet that shines. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes to you, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Brian Sambourne
Date: 6/27/2021 7:41:00 PM

Hello Susan, Your uplifting message made my day. Thank you very much for such gracious, supportive words. I hope that all is well with you + your family, and that your muse continues to inspire. Best wishes to you, always. Sincerely, Brian

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/26/2021 11:08:00 AM

You packed a lot into a few lines Brian, best of luck in the contest. Tom

Brian Sambourne
Date: 6/26/2021 4:13:00 PM

Hello Tom, Thanks very much for your encouraging note. Unabashedly, if I receive an NA, I do a re write to redirect the piece. Best wishes, Brian

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/26/2021 10:58:00 AM

Hello Brian Sambourne, I like the way you describe the way the garden grows showing the flowers that stand out in the garden. Making every day bright. Sincerely Darlene. Enjoy your day .

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/27/2021 11:34:00 AM

Hello Brain Sambourne, you are very welcome my friend. Be well Sincerest regards Darlene.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 6/26/2021 4:15:00 PM

Greetings Darlene, You are most kind with your positive notes on my small submissions. Thank you. Be well. Sincerest regards, Brian