Dale Gregory Cozart Poet Personification

May's Shy Kiss

Blades whisper
as I walk the grass
Impatiens blush
Wisteria hides
behind lavender
dreadlocks 
As dawn peeks
above roof tops
a timid breeze
touches my cheek
and May's shy kiss
brushes
my silent lips

1st Place
June Standard Contest
Sponsor:  Brian Strand
Submitted 5/30/17

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Line Gauthier September 21, 2017 at 8:00 PM very touching - beautifully crafted. Dale Gregory Cozart September 21, 2017 at 8:10 PM Thanks so much, Line.

Sonia Walker May 31, 2017 at 8:11 PM Dale, a hearty congratulations on your lovely poem, 'May's Shy Kiss.' ~ Sonia Dale Gregory Cozart June 1, 2017 at 9:45 AM thanks, Sonia!

Andrea Dietrich May 29, 2017 at 12:58 AM wowowow, this is BEST I have seen tonight. Truly beautiful in its imagery. FAVE Dale Gregory Cozart May 29, 2017 at 8:19 AM Thanks, Andrea!

Joseph May May 28, 2017 at 8:38 PM Where can I find those 'lavender dreadlocks"..Great write.. Dale Gregory Cozart May 29, 2017 at 8:21 AM I have some in my yard at this moment. go to where the wisteria is blooming. Thanks!

Jan Allison May 28, 2017 at 10:57 AM wow what wonderful personification Dale - May can come and kiss me all she wants I won't complain!:-) hugs Jan xx Dale Gregory Cozart May 28, 2017 at 11:13 AM Thanks Jan. I changed the form classification. I'm glad when I can learn new things. you've helped me a lot.

Tim Smith May 28, 2017 at 10:25 AM Very lovely image Dale Dale Gregory Cozart May 28, 2017 at 10:31 AM Thanks, Tim.