O Glorious May

rising faithfully
rapturous face to heaven
the daffodil blooms

enduring lilac
fragrant crownings of beauty
proclaimers of spring

singing joyously
welcome sonata of spring
the robin returns

behold creation
waking from winter’s slumber
o glorious May




by Deb Radke for Carol Brown's Contest 'Memories of May'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
October 4, 2018 at 6:31 PM
I love May and this set does it justice. A very belated congrats on this one from years ago.
Radke Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 10:48 AM
Hi Andrea. You’re very kind to send me congratulations on this old poem. It’s never, ever too late to hear praise from a poet I respect as much as you. Best wishes. Deb
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
May 10, 2012 at 7:09 AM
Congratulations on your winning piece Deb xx
Gorelick Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 4:51 PM
One of my favorites! congrats. BG
Freeman Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 9:15 AM
Deb, Congrats. on your worthy two spot, . Agape, Moses
Taylor Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Congrats on your win, Deb. Excellent piece. Nice going. hugs, Ralph
Williams Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 7:22 AM
Deb congrats on your win..David
Brown Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 5:11 AM
Congratulations on your 2nd place win in my "Memories Of May" contest Deb. Love, Carol
Mjelde Avatar
April 26, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Beautiful, enjoyed your poem Deb. xoxo - Laila
Andresen Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Beautifull written.... I love May to !!! Wish you luck in contest deb. - oxox love Anne-Lise
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