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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

Copyright © Brian Sambourne | Year Posted 2021

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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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 . Login to Reply 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