Joseph May Poet Rhyme

Rosebud Wishes

 Lilac dreams frozen by winter's breath
 I awake to see silent snowflakes fall
 Cherry blossom visions are a sweet intrusion
 But cold winter winds interrupt this illusion 

 I am caught in winter's icy spell
 Its gloomy song drifts over the dell
 Daffodil notions are buried in snow
 Rosebud wishes have nowhere to go

 In the depths of winter 
 What impressions will slumber bring
 As cold winds howl outside
 I dream of the blooms of spring!

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Sara Kendrick January 11, 2024 at 7:01 AM Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K

Silent One January 10, 2024 at 11:50 AM Lovely imagery in this poem Joseph.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Linda Alice Fowler January 10, 2024 at 11:47 AM Back with congrats for this win in Silent One's contest! :)

Kim Rodrigues January 9, 2024 at 3:15 PM Dreamy! Congratulations on POTD, Joe!

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 8, 2024 at 4:21 PM Congrats Joseph for POTD. Your poem delicately captures the contrast between the harsh grasp of winter and the longing for the blossoms of spring. Through poetic imagery and emotive language, you paint a poignant picture of nature's struggle against the icy grip of the season. The interplay between dreams and reality, symbolized by winter's chill and the yearning for floral beauty, evokes a sense of anticipation and resilience in the face of adversity. Blessings, Daniel

David Kavanagh January 8, 2024 at 2:29 PM Congratulations Joseph on a brilliant POTD, spring is only in our dreams for now, hang on in there, day’s are getting perceivably longer, hopefully not an illusion, cheers David

Charles Messina January 8, 2024 at 3:52 AM Sorry I missed this gem, Joseph. Belated Congratulations on POTD!

Victor Buhagiar January 7, 2024 at 10:28 PM A well deserved POTD. Well done.

Robert Schatz January 7, 2024 at 7:23 PM Congratulations on POTD Joseph! "What impressions will slumber bring"

Sotto Poet January 7, 2024 at 6:12 PM Back with hearty congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, Joseph.

Regina Elliott January 7, 2024 at 6:08 PM Very well penned wintry poem, Joseph. If this poem is for a contest, my very best wishes. Congratulations on POTD. All the best. ~

Hilda Greenhough January 7, 2024 at 5:50 PM Congratulations on POTD. It's a lovely poem that's a perfect fit for our middle winter

Sam Kauffman January 7, 2024 at 5:49 PM Like Brandy says: "Keep dreaming" Joseph for every season has its own seasoning and soon we will taste the sweet visions of lilacs, cherry blossoms and daffodils resting now to gather energy before they burst into spring! Congratulations on your POTD! So happy for you. A wonderful way to start 2024! Health and happiness to you. I raise of cup of cheer in congratulations!

Brandy Nicole January 7, 2024 at 4:54 PM Keep dreaming Joseph, because in a few months, that dream will come true. :) Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My heart is smiling. :) Hugs, Brandy

Eve Roper January 7, 2024 at 1:28 PM Congratulations on POTD, enjoyed reading.

Arlo Parker January 7, 2024 at 12:43 PM Excellent piece, Joseph. POTD worthy indeed! ;-]]

Mike Gentile January 7, 2024 at 12:27 PM Congratulations Joseph on your POTD honors for this seasonal delight!

Bill Baker January 7, 2024 at 11:07 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Joseph! Enjoy your special day of recognition! Bill

Jim Slaughter January 7, 2024 at 10:31 AM Very nice, Joseph. I think we all probably share the dream "of the blossoms of spring". Congrats on POTD, as well.

Jay Narain January 7, 2024 at 10:10 AM Nice one. Well deserved POTD work.

Ink Empress January 7, 2024 at 9:13 AM Congratulations on receiving POTD. Well deserved

Heidi Sands January 7, 2024 at 8:37 AM Congratulations for POTD Joseph ! Enjoy :)

Deb M January 7, 2024 at 7:52 AM Biggest Congratulations on POTD Joseph for your sweet poem ‘Rosebud Wishes’ that is full of wonderful imagery and loveliness! Debx

Paula Goldsmith January 7, 2024 at 7:10 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. A lovely write. Love It... Spring will be here soon. Have a great/blessed day writing away.......................

Linda Alice Fowler January 7, 2024 at 7:07 AM Just enchanting Joseph! So sweet and worthy a POTD. Congratulations! :)

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