In Bloom

hip, hip, hooray! 
at long last,
in a parched desert 
drenched 
by relentless rain,
a moribund, 
weather-beaten wildflower 
resurrects; 
beautifully In bloom;
singing songs 
to visiting birds,
sighing along 
with butterflies and bees,
celestial hosanna.



In Bloom Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May
Date written: 02/23/23
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kauffman Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 10:47 AM
A "celestial hosanna" indeed Edward. Love the contrast between the first lines and the concluding lines! Your imagery is really superb. Congrats and high fives for your win! Blessings of springtime joy to you my friend!
May Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 4:35 PM
Congrats on your win Edward, Very nicely done
Goldsmith Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 8:48 AM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely write. Yes, Hooray, Spring will be here very soon. Have a blessed day...............
Ibeh Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 2:56 PM
Thank you so much, Paula:-) Have a blessed day as well!
Poet Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 6:25 PM
A lovely and well-crafted poem, Edward. Congratulations on your winning placement.
Ibeh Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 2:56 PM
Thank you very much, Lasaad:-)
Fowler Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 3:46 PM
I like this Edward. Even the desert loves Spring. Congratulations on your win! :)
Ibeh Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 3:52 PM
Thank you very much, Linda:-)
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