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Ponderings of An Old Bard

Upon my bare bent boughs, the blossoms itch, ‘Tis the high season when pollen count rises, So much better when I wore not a stitch, Now one's nerve jumps at nasal surprises Humans emerge from their winter abode, In awe of the plush panoramic rush, Foregoing instinctual rambling code, Flora slowly chokes below feet that crush A summit of Bards I steadfast embark, Beneath acrid acidic fall of rain, Mini Beasts vie to bite deep through my bark, As strained soil struggles to feed its gaunt grain We ponder, Is Spring not all it may seem? Spring with wise Sapiens would be a dream. Date: 19 February 2023 Spring is not all Poetry Contest Sponsor: Michelle Faulkner

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/3/2023 2:45:00 AM

"Spring with wise Sapiens would be a dream" - A very beautifully written poem. Congratulations!

W J Clarke
Date: 3/3/2023 4:47:00 AM

Thank you Christuraj. Your comments are greatly appreciated:-)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/2/2023 3:48:00 PM

How clever to write from the point of view of an tree (I think that's what you did?) Very original, congratulations and thank you for entering my contest~

W J Clarke
Date: 3/3/2023 1:19:00 AM

Thank you very much Michelle. Yes, it was from the point of view of a tree. Thought I would try a different angle :-)