Primavera

On this day, the light declares victory
The Sun’s unrelenting march
From its Stygian, icy fortress
Has at last dethroned the indolent dark

The pendulum swings into the black
The metronome ticks maddeningly faster
Life, the sleep sand wiped out of its eyes,
In love again in its giddy mania

Emerald mother unfurls to embrace
The fertile seed of the victorious Sun
A hint of pollen with each breath beckons, as
The world spins dizzyingly towards its fevered peak.

3/20/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Raven Avatar
March 25, 2016 at 11:28 AM
Hi Tom, Congratulations on your win in the contest. I enjoyed this song of Spring. Loved the images Tom. This beauty sings its way into my faves....Vlad.
Quigley Avatar
March 26, 2016 at 6:27 PM
Thanks, Vlad!
Crisci Avatar
March 25, 2016 at 11:22 AM
Greetings, Tom. Such vivid imagery shown in every line...Nature greets the sun in its magnificent glory! Beautifully written, my friend. It goes straight into my favorites. Best Wishes, Andrew.
Quigley Avatar
March 26, 2016 at 6:27 PM
Thanks, Andrew!
Chircop Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 2:07 PM
Such beautiful imagery. My favourite line - Emerald mother unfurls to embrace/The fertile seed of the Victorian sun-Awesome!
Quigley Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 5:14 PM
Thanks!
Jabri Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 6:28 AM
nicely done Tom :)
Quigley Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 6:52 AM
Thank you!
Raynes Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 11:07 PM
nice write Tom, i like the beat.
Quigley Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 6:53 AM
Thanks for stopping by, Lewis!
Turner Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 7:37 PM
You old romantic dog. Must've had that Lion King movie on again. LOL. Peace my friend:):)
Quigley Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 7:44 PM
Ha!! You made me bust a gut. Now I have to explain...:-)
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