Spring Awakens

Bears and bats awake out of winter's slumber

Birds are nesting, squirrels in the trees are feeding

Hills and valleys brighten with vibrant colors

Stanzas of springtime










Written on 3/16/2015
Sapphic Stanza
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
May 7, 2015 at 4:40 PM
GOOD one and that last line is really cool. Stanzas of springtime Wow!
Leiser Avatar
May 7, 2015 at 8:40 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea! I appreciate your kind comment:)
Oule Avatar
May 7, 2015 at 12:40 AM
Wow, this was well imagined, and then pictures were well crafted, i enjoyed reading this poem, even was picturing i, watching those animals, hehehe Congs, Bryan, Hugs
Oule Avatar
May 7, 2015 at 11:52 PM
I do embrace your gratitude Laura. Always pass by to read my poems. Hugs,
Leiser Avatar
May 7, 2015 at 8:39 PM
Thank you so much, Bryon! I really appreciate that you enjoy my poem :) it was challenging, but fun, too!
Allison Avatar
May 6, 2015 at 2:02 PM
Your first attempt was brilliant mine is still unfinished lol
Leiser Avatar
May 6, 2015 at 2:44 PM
Thanks, Jan, for your encouraging comments. I appreciate it!
A  Avatar
May 6, 2015 at 9:49 AM
Laura. Congrats on the win. SKAT LOVE
Leiser Avatar
May 6, 2015 at 2:45 PM
Thanks, Skat! You are too kind :)
A   Avatar
May 6, 2015 at 9:04 AM
Laura:) Congratulations on your awesome win. Love Linda
Leiser Avatar
May 6, 2015 at 2:46 PM
Thanks, PDA!! Are your and Skat A sisters? I saw a comment and was wondering if it is so?! Take care :)
Carmack Avatar
May 6, 2015 at 8:18 AM
Your first attempt at this form and you placed! Congrats Laura.
Leiser Avatar
May 6, 2015 at 2:46 PM
Thank you, Rob! You are kind to comment, and I appreciate it very much :)
Flannery Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 6:15 AM
Nicely written Laura, so glad that Spring is near. Best wishes in the contest.
Leiser Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 9:57 AM
Thank you, Vincent. I appreciate your kind comments:)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 12:48 AM
I'm no expert, but I think you did a great job with this difficult form...very lovely imagery, too...hugs, Rhonda
Leiser Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 9:56 AM
I hope it's right, Rhonda! Thanks for your comments:)
Andresen Avatar
March 16, 2015 at 1:45 PM
- Sleep away snow and winter ... wake up to beautiful spring .... maybe I should have been a bear or a bat :) - Lovely poem Laura ! - I wish you best of luck in contest !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Leiser Avatar
March 16, 2015 at 1:48 PM
Thank you, Anne Lise! This is my first attempt at this difficult form of poetry. I hope I did it right! Thanks again for commenting :)
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