Notes About The Poem

                 

          April 6, 2022,  entered in Sotto Poet's Springtime Villanelle Contest   Placed 1st

             October 4, 2025, entered in Joseph May's Villanelle Old or New contest, placed 1st

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Get Ready

It’s here—sweet, long-awaited spring.
Earth has awakened; life is new.
The breeze exudes a unique zing.

Let’s have a big outdoors wing-ding.
Who could resist the springtime view?
It’s here—sweet, long-awaited spring.

The trilling birds are on the wing.
New blooms are lovely; skies are blue.
The breeze exudes a unique zing.

Cool rain is Queen; the sun is King.
The season’s fun, kids now pursue.
It’s here—sweet, long-awaited spring.

Bright kites float high on lengthy string
when springtime makes its grand debut.
The breeze exudes a unique zing.

The young and young-at-heart will sing
of love, and some will say “I do.”
It’s here—sweet, long-awaited spring.
The breeze exudes a unique zing.
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May Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM
A lovely awakening, Wonderful write Janice, Congrats on your win in my contest
Canerdy Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Joseph, thanks SO much for sponsoring and for my win. I am thrilled. Janice
Y. Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 1:06 PM
Hi Janice, This is a well written “ Spring” write. Congratulations on your 1st place win:-) Alexis
Roper Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 10:19 AM
Janice, congratulations on your win in Lassad's contest. Blessings my friend
Alex Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 8:23 PM
Beautiful scenes with great images. Congratulations!
Canerdy Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 9:10 AM
Thanks so much Christuraj! Janice
Poet Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 11:47 AM
Janice, congratulations on winning first place in my contest. You've written an incredible, flawless poem. Blessings.
Canerdy Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 6:03 PM
Sotto Poet, thank you so much for sponsoring and for my win. I am elated! Janice
Baker Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 10:42 PM
Nice imagery, Janice. Good entry for the contest. Good luck! Bill
Canerdy Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 6:02 PM
A belated thanks! I didn't know this message was here! Janice
Pandit Avatar
February 24, 2022 at 4:03 PM
Wonderful, exuberant welcome to spring. Enjoyed the images you depicted, Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 8:31 AM
Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 24, 2022 at 3:07 PM
Now this is an impressive Villanelle Janice. I hope it is a top winner. Your rhyme is symbiotic with the other lines to perfection! “ Cool rain is Queen; the sun is King.” just love this. Best for a big win. Blessings xxoo
Canerdy Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 8:32 AM
Connie, thanks a million! Janice
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