In the Splendor of Spring

                     wallow 
               in the splendor 
                    of spring

             feel the coolness 
                 of the breeze.
         fondle the soft pedals 
           of johnny jump ups.

      marvel at nature's beauty 
             often overlooked; 
            the earth is young 
                and beautiful!

                      wallow 
               in the splendor 
                    of spring 

                   cast aside 
     gnawing concerns of now;
             wholly surrender 
      to a gentle afternoon rain... 

and inhale the refreshing zephyr.
  watch eager butterflies flitter 
              every which way
               in the meadow. 

                      wallow 
               in the splendor 
                    of spring 

       sniff the blooming roses 
       kissed by hummingbirds 
               feast your eyes 
      on the rainbow glistening...

           in the morning mist 
 listen attentively to the melody 
            of cheerful robins;
          every chance you get...

                       wallow
               in the splendor 
                    of spring


Date written: 05/02/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Milgate Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 4:22 PM
lovely
Ibeh Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 3:24 PM
Thanks so much, Linda:-)
Andresen Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 2:24 AM
- Spring deserves these beautiful words, Edward - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
Ibeh Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 3:25 PM
Thank you very much, Anne-Lise:-)
Poet Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 6:32 PM
A wonderfully penned poem, Ed. Enjoyed reading your ode to natural splendor. Congrats on your contest win
Ibeh Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 3:26 PM
Thank you very much indeed, Lasaad:-)
Kitchin Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 4:39 PM
Ed, a gorgeous poem, love the Spring imagery!
Ibeh Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 5:49 PM
Thank you very much, Tania:)
Pandit Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 9:53 AM
Much enjoyed this ode to beauty of nature. A delightful poem, Edward.
Ibeh Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 5:50 PM
Thank you very much, Vijay:-)
Turner Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 9:20 AM
Nicely penned, Edward. Sounds like excellent advice:)
Ibeh Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 5:50 PM
Thank you so much, Daniel:)
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