I Am a Goddess

I am a goddess, sometimes arriving
with gusty winds blowing.
It’s always in March; those who await me
always are knowing
shortly thereafter, seeds that are planted
will surely be growing!

The most fertile goddess, later in April,
I reign. Yes, THAT I do!
I send down showers – some heavy, some not -
as I “reign” over you!
And lightly I touch new buds in morning
with sweet lingering dew.

In May I am merry, rarely contrary.
My friend Sun loves me so.
The firstlings and birdlings; creatures and plants,
more and more you’ll see grow.
Bye bye to drudgery; even perhaps
a last farewell to snow!

I see summer coming; after mid-June,
soon I’ll be bowing out.
Newlyweds love me; school’s out, so the kids
no longer have to pout.
My last day’s my longest, but I will return
nine months from now. . .no doubt!

June 15, 2020 
for Chantelle Anne Cooke's "Non Human" Poetry Contest
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Michael Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 7:27 AM
The revolving life of Spring and summer...Nicely portrayed here...Well done
Mishra Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 3:31 AM
This is such a vibrant muse Andrea! You really are a goddess adorned with magical pearls of grace and love. The way you become nature in this poem is outstanding. It makes your words flow naturally. Congratulations on your win :) Much love
Chutani Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 9:56 PM
Andrea, congrats for this goddess win and spreading happiness. Mohan
Watt Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 8:24 PM
This contest was right up your alley, with your great gift of personification. Another beautiful spring poem, congrats on your win today ~ John
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 5:54 PM
A spring Goddess whose robes and crown sparkle with the rain to create growth anew. I love this Andrea! I thought I was up to date in reading all your new poems, but this must have been a late entry. Congratulations on your wonderful win! After reading the entries I can’t imagine how difficult it was for Chantelle to pick her winners. Blessings xxoo
Somadas Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 1:11 AM
Lovely write Andrea.. Your personification is wonderful.. Good luck..
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 9:30 PM
I love this, Andrea, but does she have to leave so soon? It's already getting too hot for me. Best of luck in the contest. Blessings, Rhonda xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 8:26 PM
She is the goddess I live for ;), My best to you in the contest! xomo
Mcintosh Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 6:47 PM
This is brilliant, Andrea. I love it and hope it's a winner. God bless you with many more inspirations... Much love sent your way, Gina
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 8:43 PM
thanks so much, Regina. It was fun to write.
Cunningham Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 4:11 PM
The weather certainly controls everything we do, I like the 'reign' over you. Good luck in the contest Andrea Tom
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