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Grandeur

Return To Grandeur

Those dreamy days of dulcet splendor reign
As songbirds fill the skies and buds appear
Sweet iris blossoms line the country lane
Their bearded lace announcing spring is here

The resurrection of once-frozen roots
Produces grandeur in each garden patch
As nature’s flowers don their finest suits
And nests appear in limbs where robins hatch

The debutants in chiffon gowns await
Slow dances with brash boys who’ll seek a kiss
‘Neath sequin stars rapt lovers speak of fate
As climbing buds on trellises dehisce

Cocoons are shed and butterflies step out
Earth’s kindest season ushers joy throughout




*February 25, 2019
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Proxenos Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 1:10 PM
Thought I would look you up stranger - hope you are well - your presence and beautiful poems are missed Carolyn! Hugs and Blessings Jennifer.
Messina Avatar
March 24, 2019 at 10:07 PM
Absolutely stunning and beautiful, Carolyn. I can see why this sonnet placed so high. I would have placed it the same. Congratulations on your 1st place win...love, Charlie
Haight Avatar
March 23, 2019 at 4:28 PM
Such a beautiful, perfectly written Sonnet, Carolyn, with lovely imagery, excellent rhyme, and perfect meter, and very worthy of your first place win! Hugs, Sandra
Devonshire Avatar
March 24, 2019 at 11:37 AM
Your comments mean a lot, Sandra, coming from someone who writes such lovely sonnets herself.
Hamilton Avatar
March 23, 2019 at 1:26 PM
Enjoyed the delicate nature of this poem, well done Carolyn, congrats on a fine shared win!
Devonshire Avatar
March 24, 2019 at 11:38 AM
Thank you, John!
Loving Iii Avatar
March 2, 2019 at 1:06 AM
Still charming as this piece show's
Devonshire Avatar
March 2, 2019 at 9:25 AM
So great to see you here, John! Hope life is going well for you. Hugs, Carolyn
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 1, 2019 at 2:31 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Carolyn.you already know I faved this beauty! : ) xxoo
Devonshire Avatar
March 1, 2019 at 4:09 PM
Thank you, Connie. I haven't done much writing lately. Muse is sleeping :)
Gauthier Avatar
March 1, 2019 at 11:28 AM
Lovely, Carolyn. Feels very hopeful.
Raven Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 8:10 AM
Hi Carolyn, such a beautiful write flows from your pen onto the page. Spring comes alive before my eyes as I read down each wonderful line. A wonderful Sonnet Lauding the coming of Spring. A Fave. have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs....Mike. XXX
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February 25, 2019 at 3:42 PM
As beautiful as the flowers in your photo..words of grandeur shine your poem, Carolyn. As I read your poem, spring unfolded with all its splendor..a great write.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 3:34 PM
Those beautiful blossoms are like lovely ruffled ribbon. Your poem is exquisite Carolyn and going straight into my faves! I admire your elegant writing ability. Your muse has certainly been inspired! Gorgeous my friend! : ) xxoo
Onclaud Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 1:05 PM
the grandeur of your images hails spring's magic that i am charmed no end, carolyn--wow...huggs
Devonshire Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 1:25 PM
Thank you for reading, Nette.
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February 25, 2019 at 1:01 PM
- A beautiful description of a new spring, dear Carolyn :) - I love blue iris ~ one of my favorites ... (you already know that blue is my color :) ... - I long for spring now :) - If this is for contest, I wish you good luck and hope you will win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Devonshire Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 1:21 PM
Yes, I remember your love for blue, Sunshine. Thanks for reading. Let me visit your page now.
Watson Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 12:46 PM
Such a beautifully expressed description of spring's delights,Carolyn and the compulsory words were weaved in so cleverly.
Devonshire Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 12:49 PM
At least the prescribed words for this contest fit the theme. Thanks for reading.
Cunningham Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 12:39 PM
Well written sonnet heralding springs return Carolyn. Beautiful imagery. Tom.
Devonshire Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Thank you, Tom. It's already spring where I live. Hope your weather is more favorable now too.
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