Give Me Spring,Don'T Give Me Fall

Do not  slip away.There are still tomorrows to follow
Still stories to tell,Photographs to be taken
More cakes to share,Candles to blow
Walks in the meadows, Strolls along Summer shores.

Hold on , Hold on , Be strong !

Helplessly I turn to God, I Pray to the one...
The one I hug and fight my battles with
The one I love , hate , love ,ignore and adore .
 
' Do not give me chrysanthemums, dear Lord
Nor bless my land with cypress trees
Do not let widow sparrows rest on mother's window sill
Nor let our spirits wear their silent wings.

Don't let me hear the sound of mourning bells
Give him life, and give  me joy
Give him hope, and give me laughter
Give us petals, velveteen petals that keep on blooming
Give me Spring ,Don' t give me Fall.'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Ainsley Avatar
August 30, 2016 at 12:25 AM
Spring until summer turns the sky to silk again and then the autumn turns the leaves in all the trees to gold.And every season can be rich in love and fulfilling to the soul. And the heart that wrote this lovely poem,is a heart that was created for all seasons,was it not. Loved your poem Charmaine;always more light Thalia
Corbin Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 8:26 PM
I loved the images that came to my mind while reading this. Great write! XO
Thirtyseven Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 9:02 AM
You take us to a beautiful place. Thank you for my glow.
Peranteau Avatar
August 1, 2016 at 4:00 PM
Goose bumps girlie! I love both, Spring likewise Fall...Autumn! I feel so selfish, ourn earth uses much of those other long seasons; that scorching Summer and pinching Winter to restore the pretty we all adore with Spring and fall...Autumn! Lovely my dear poet....have a thinking week Charmaine...much love, james
Dietrich Avatar
July 31, 2016 at 6:29 PM
thanks for your really sweet words. I need to get off right now but just wanted to tell you hi, and HUGS!! (good hospital news!)
Hauser  Avatar
July 31, 2016 at 2:09 PM
Love this, especially your honesty of love, hate, love, ignore, adore God part
Vaso Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 10:48 AM
This poems dances with melody and beauty, such a beautiful write!
Ainsley Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 11:04 PM
Give my heart a way into my head to love like an avatar everyone I meet.I've been away to long.Fellow poets are like oxygen that keep my heart beating and you are one of those that keep this soul alive.Thank you Charmaine. I'll visit more often.
La France Avatar
July 26, 2016 at 11:01 PM
Charmaine, this is truly beautiful ~
Manassian Avatar
July 26, 2016 at 2:19 AM
Beautiful, my sweet. You always enchant....always. I'm soupmailing you. My Hotmail gives failed notification. Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
July 22, 2016 at 8:48 AM
You never dissapoint, a wonderful piece. Hugs Rick.
Dietrich Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 6:55 PM
My song is give me summer not winter. hahaha. I despise the cold but adore hot. (as long as a beach might be around) I envy you so close to the sea. You must have such a blissful life, Charma. This poem ROCKS. I love it!! (thanks for your sweet message to me)
Goff Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 11:06 AM
Hi Char! I see an understanding of the precious little time we have to cherish our family....am going camping with my girls in August! they are 28 & 26, can you believe it! Started camping with them summer of my divorce 21yrs ago...girls just got me new gear weeks ago! Their guys came along last yr....but they are city boys who never camped! & don't wanna go! (we are canoeing to true Mississippi Headwaters Spring!) Girls getting married next yr! Love, jimbo
Sathasivam Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 8:08 AM
Excellent. Very touching write. Thanks for sharing it.
Smith Avatar
July 18, 2016 at 4:49 PM
Such a beautiful prayer Charma...a fav...Give us petals that keep on blooming!!
Onclaud Avatar
July 18, 2016 at 4:47 PM
enticed by you superb wording and imagery, charms... i agree, give me spring as well... beautiful!..huggs
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