Notes About The Poem

Spring Abecadarian

Azaleas with their vibrant jewelled colours mingle with
Begonias to bring beauty to my garden borders.
Calendula or Marigolds in glorious gold dazzle me like spring sunshine. 
Daffodils dance delightfully on a zephyr breeze whilst 
Exochorda macrantha is like a spring bride dressed in white pearls.
Forsythia with bright yellow blossom is such a sunny spring shrub
Gentiana is the queen of the alpines with its blue star like blooms. 
Hyacinths with their heady scent are stunning when placed with
Irises in lovely lilac shades and grown in the same container.
Jonquil blooms are beautiful with many flowers on one stem.
Koreanspice viburnum provides colour and scent with their fragrant flowers.
Lily of the valley is sweetly scented but be wary as it is poisonous.
Magnolia’s magnificent flowers remind me of pink stars in the daytime. 
Nemisia gives out superb scent and a splash of colour.
Oxlips look like large cowslips but with yellow primula flowers
Pansies remind me of smiling faces and brighten my pots
Quince trees produce pretty pink flowers in late spring  
Rhododendrons provide a riot of springtime colour 
Scillia or bluebells are abundant in April and May 
Trillium thrive in a shady spot in your garden 
Ulex or gorse gives a golden glow in the hedgerows
Violets have tiny flowers that can be sugared for pretty decorations.
Wallflowers grow anywhere in our gardens … not just by walls!!!
Xeranthemum or immortal flowers are related to sunflowers.
Yarrow has a lovely scent and can be used for medicinal purposes.
Zephyranthes robusta or rain lilies thrive in spring showers.

Spring Abecadarian Contest Sponsored by Shadow Hamilton
04~19~16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

A  Avatar
June 21, 2016 at 1:03 AM
JAN, Congratulations on your Spring Flower Win. **SKAT**
Allison Avatar
June 21, 2016 at 5:21 PM
Thanks Skat:-) hugs jan xx
May Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 5:45 PM
Congrats on your top win Jan
Allison Avatar
June 21, 2016 at 5:20 PM
Thanks Jospeh sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 3:53 PM
You deserve this first place with Andrea Jan. I know the amount of time it takes to write one of these and the research it takes. Brava Jan! Congratulations! # 7 ; )
Allison Avatar
June 21, 2016 at 5:20 PM
Thanks Connie:-) hugs Jan xx
Chansarkar Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 2:29 PM
Beautiful flowers in a beautiful verse, congratulations Jan!
Allison Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 2:33 PM
Thanks so much Sara:-) hugs Jan xx
Scars Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 9:37 AM
Jan congrats on your top placement! I knew it would place high! :)-luloo
Allison Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 10:17 AM
Thanks so much Luloo I am delighted Shadow liked it:-) hugs Jan xx
Devnath  Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 8:47 AM
Congrats on your beautiful win with top placement my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
Allison Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 10:16 AM
Thanks so much BL:-) hugs Jan xx
Raina Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 8:21 AM
Wow....so beautiful is your spring garden....congrats Jan on your win!
Allison Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 8:27 AM
I wish it really was my garden lol- there are many beautiful spring flowers out at the moment but i do not possess that many that are in my poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Haight Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 7:58 AM
Very well done, Jan. Congratulations on your First Place win! Hugs, Sandra
Allison Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 8:26 AM
Many thanks Sandra I am delighted to place so well:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 7:39 AM
Congratulations on this one, Jan.
Allison Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 8:25 AM
Many thanks Lin I am so so pleased:-) hugs Jan xx
Hamilton Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 4:27 AM
all your hard work paid off Jan an excellent example of spring flowers congrats on 1st place hugs
Allison Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 8:25 AM
Oh Wow Shadow I am so delighted -I didn't know the contest had been finalised - it was a real challenge which took me over 3 hours to research the plants and write :-) :-) thank you so much:-):-) hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 3:59 PM
Beautiful garden with lots of colors and fragrance good luck in the contest hugs Eve
Allison Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 4:02 PM
Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 5:48 PM
Jan, what a lovely garden of color, texture, and scent you've created.
Allison Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 5:49 PM
Thanks so much Lin it was quite a challenge took me over 3 hours to research and write!!:-) hugs Jan xx
Devnath  Avatar
April 22, 2016 at 5:45 PM
Excellently penned this beautiful gem. Best of luck sure with 7 my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
Allison Avatar
April 22, 2016 at 5:54 PM
Thanks so much BL:-) hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
April 22, 2016 at 12:48 PM
This spring Abecadarian must have involved a lot of work behind the scenes, Jan!! What an array of beautiful flowers you present here! I am sure this will do well in the contest:) hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
April 22, 2016 at 12:50 PM
It was an extremely challenging write Paul took me over 3 hours to research and write ... I just hope Shadow likes it:-) hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
April 22, 2016 at 12:49 PM
...have just realized that Victor used the word 'array', too:) WE Maltese think alike:)
Bear Avatar
April 21, 2016 at 6:46 AM
What a lovely array of flowers to welcome spring. Good luck in the contest Hugs Edith
Allison Avatar
April 21, 2016 at 6:49 AM
Thanks so much Mama Bear:-) hugs jan xx
Raven Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 8:25 AM
Hi Jan. I do like this form. Well, spring is alive with this beautiful write. It just flows so easily before the eyes does this piece. A beautiful creative write. Wishing you well in the contest Jan. The imagery just springs to life Jan. An excellent write as always. This is a seven and a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX
Allison Avatar
April 21, 2016 at 2:13 AM
Thanks Mike it is a challenging for especially to try and find flowers that begin with Q lol:-) hugs jan xx
Trifiatis Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 7:10 AM
Reading your poem the Spring unfolded before my very eyes! What a beauty dear Jan! A seven!
Allison Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 7:13 AM
Thanks so much Demetrios - I do LOVE this time of year and the beautiful colours in the gardens:-) hugs Jan xx
Sathasivam Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 4:19 AM
Excellent. Very thoughtful write. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Allison Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 5:48 AM
Thanks so much Ravi:-) hugs Jan xx
Ashe Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 8:20 PM
May I see this Spring garden at least once in my lifetime! :-)
Allison Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 1:38 AM
You can always see it in your imagination Walter:-) hugs Jan xx
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace