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Goodbye Spring

Gone are the bright heroic heads waving along the highway,
Once so psychedelic in their vibrant, vivid display. 
Only to wilt and die during the scorching summer,
Diligent first, by sowing seeds for any future newcomer.
Busy modern mowers deadhead the wavering brilliance.
Yesterday’s showy walkdown modulates their efflorescence.
Each brave blossom catches my eye as I mourn the array.

Spring’s dramatic demise leaves a monochromatic palette,
Promoting promises of harvests that stimulate my palate.
Regal raiment of tastes and smells overcomes my loss,
Instilling, rather, exuberance for salad greens to toss!
No mourning for what is past, as Summer now is boss.
Glorious Spring is gone, but I am a zestful Summer zealot

Copyright © Linda Alice Fowler | Year Posted 2023

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Joanna Daniel Date: 6/13/2023 1:48:00 AM Ah! Your summers must be wonderful to inspire such poetry, Linda, here, it's burning hot... great imagery:) Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/13/2023 5:56:00 AM Actually, they are cruelly intense. Hot, with an unforgiving sun. However, I lived in Dubai for awhile, so I tend to think Texas is not quite as hot as I once thought. LOL Thanks for the compliment! :)

Bill Baker Date: 6/12/2023 5:17:00 PM Good summary of the attributes of Spring and Summ seeps into our reality, Linda. Thanks for sharing, Bill Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/12/2023 5:38:00 PM Hey my fellow Texan. Good to see you! Thanks for the kind words. YW! Linda :)

Deb M Date: 6/12/2023 4:59:00 PM Hi Linda….what a beautiful goodbye to a lovely season! “Now summer is boss”….love that! Debx Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/12/2023 5:16:00 PM Thanks Deb! So glad to read your warm comments. :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/12/2023 3:53:00 PM Beautifully reminiscing on the edge of spring- anticipating summer--splendid imagery throughout, Linda. Much beauty still remains in spring's goodbye--as you so well illustrate. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/12/2023 3:56:00 PM Thank you my dear friend. I am always heartened to read you favorable and supportive comments! :)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/12/2023 12:14:00 PM Your "Goodbye Spring" is a lovely write. I love spring. It is a great time of the year. Yes, summer is here for a few months. Have a blessed day.................. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/12/2023 3:55:00 PM Hi Paula my friend. So good o see you and read your lovely comments. hugs! :)

Panagiota Romios Date: 6/12/2023 11:31:00 AM Hi summer zealot! Enjoyed your verses. Summer is here in the Central Valley as well. You used diligence in describing the demise of Spring. That shows thought, and endurance. I admire your patience and talent. Stay in touch kiddo. Pangie x x I like an old saying. “In the golden chain of friendship… Count me as a link.” Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/12/2023 11:40:00 AM And you remain my golden link, my friend! Thank you for being you and for commenting so sweetly and thoughtfully on my poetry!