Gershon Wolf Poet Sonnet

In Fallen Snow I See the Coming of the Spring

In fallen snow I see the coming of
the Spring. Through branches bare in Winter's grip
I hear the gentle cooing of the dove
and taste the flowers' nectar that bees sip

On icy roads too slippery to pass
or bridges treacherous to even dare
I spot a blade or two of hardy grass
and stubborn moss for which I say a prayer

In January hope seems frozen stiff
but February sees a spell of rain
Come March the sun can even bring a whiff
of hyacinth or lily in the plain...

So bundle up in Sunshine's latest style
for Spring's now thawing 'neath your frozen smile



           Iambic Pentameter

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John Watt January 9, 2020 at 6:11 PM Such an uplifting message to read in early January. Some great descriptions of winter iciness and the faint hope of spring making its inexorable return. Love your Shakespearean sonnet in all its precision and nature-loving glory, and especially the smile twist at the end. Great write, Gershon, I look forward to reading more ~ John Gershon Wolf January 9, 2020 at 6:26 PM Thank you so much for your in-depth comment and for you enthusiasm, John! Your spirited words have given me a real lift this evening! Best wishes, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger January 9, 2020 at 7:50 AM I love seeing a daffodil pushing through the snow! This poem reminded me of that. Gershon Wolf January 9, 2020 at 2:38 PM As for Alan Sherman: 'Customers can salami coming through the rye! :) gw

Ronald D Thompson January 8, 2020 at 3:28 PM One of your best to date Gershon. Funnily enough I was thinking the very same thought myself over the past few days. Spring is my favourite season. Excellently written a FAVE. Ron :) Gershon Wolf January 8, 2020 at 5:17 PM Thank you so much, Ron. Certainly not too early to have Spring on the mind! Deeply appreciate your faving the poem. Warm! wishes. :) Gershon

Carolyn Devonshire January 8, 2020 at 1:09 PM When I lived in NJ, I can remember seeing these little signs of life peering through the snow. How heartwarming it was to see them and remember spring would soon arrive. Your sonnet has perfect IP meter and you've given us some uplifting images. Well done! This would be a good entry for the sonnet contest. Hugs, Carolyn Gershon Wolf January 8, 2020 at 5:16 PM Thank you for your generous evaluation of this sonnet and its iambic pentameter. Much appreciated. And thank you for the tip about the contest too. Warm wishes, Carolyn! ~ Gershon