John Lawless Poet Rhyme

Here Comes Spring

Here Comes Spring


They sit, waiting, fluffed birds on cold perch,
eyes pinched against winter’s harsh white
in defiance of the season’s bitter curse
holding still night’s frail and icy light.

Blanketed beneath soft downy quilt
potential undisturbed in earthen tomb
awaiting subtle shift of solstice tilt
to bathe in chilling waters flowing womb.

Awakened they push toward warming sun
soft buds that trumpet beauty’s soft reply
that Spring will see the nests and webs redone
nature’s essence seduce the butterfly.

The spinning color wheel of flowered glee
the scents and sounds of that we cannot see.



2/21/2015

Submitted – Flower Song – Poetry contest
sponsor –Rick Parise

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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders April 2, 2015 at 9:44 AM Charming, flowing lines, John...congrats! Hugs, Rhonda

Sara Kendrick March 31, 2015 at 5:47 PM This is awesome work!! No wonder it is in the winners’ list..Sara

Constance La France March 30, 2015 at 7:47 AM John, congratulations on your wonderful win in the contest with this beautifully written poem, a perfect 7 . . .

Andrea Dietrich March 28, 2015 at 10:10 PM this one really sets the stage for what is to come, John. VEry nicely done. Congrats on your win. I see you did not put your name on this one and wonder why sometimes I see your name in my contests. That is why I disqualify you. Just wanted you to know that for next time you might enter one of my contests!! Thanks for your sweet comments on my poems.

Kp Nunez March 28, 2015 at 2:03 PM Enchanting...love the last two lines the best. Congratulations! Kim :) John Lawless March 28, 2015 at 2:13 PM Thank you Kim.

Sandra Haight March 28, 2015 at 1:44 PM A beautiful Flower Song poem, John, with nice images of Spring's progression. Congratulations on your nice win. Sandra John Lawless March 28, 2015 at 1:53 PM Thanks Sandra, we finally got a little warmth and melting and signs of MUD.

Demetrios Trifiatis February 24, 2015 at 2:41 PM A prelude to Spring and its awakening beauty sang in verses suprime! Excellent dear, john! John Lawless February 24, 2015 at 2:55 PM Thanks for stopping by Demetrios. As they say "Hope SPRINGS eternal...."

Nette Onclaud February 22, 2015 at 11:33 AM i am filled with delight by the gaiety and mood of your enchanting piece, john.. you flow!.. huggs John Lawless February 22, 2015 at 5:52 PM Thanks Nette, high praise coming from one who writes so eloquently, so frequently.