Spring Begins

When warmth of springtime slackens winter's glare
and earth from bitter bonds is free to breathe
infusions of fresh colors boldly weave
through nature's living canvas, wild affair.
As instinct wakes the hibernating bear
while like a compass, birds fly south to leave
a native chorus rises to receive
a primal song of life known everywhere.

With bold awakening from winter's cave
transformed from frozen chrysalis of cold
a young cub ventures forth with virgin steps.
Against a crusty shell, a young beak breaks
escapes his fortress, pushing out so bold
now free, finds comfort in his mother's breast.




Written on 3/10/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Cornish Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 10:44 AM
Thank you Laura, I would have placed it higher except for the rhyme scheme (cave - breaks) and (steps - breast) is very slanted but I do love your message!
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April 19, 2018 at 8:20 PM
Thank you for my placement, Craig, in your contest. It was my first Italian sonnet, and I enjoyed the form! I will be more careful about using exact rhyme in the future. :)
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April 18, 2018 at 12:42 AM
Congratulations on your win with this beautiful spring sonnet.
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April 19, 2018 at 8:20 PM
Thank you, Susan :)
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April 17, 2018 at 3:39 AM
Many congrats, Laura. A lovely Sonnet celebrating Spring. Sincerely, Elaine
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April 19, 2018 at 8:23 PM
Thank you, Elaine! Glad you liked this one :)
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April 17, 2018 at 1:40 AM
Congrats, Laura, and once again thanks for getting me out of the doodoo with my composition. Viv x
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April 19, 2018 at 8:23 PM
I'm glad you placed so well, too, Viv! Great poem, with great humor, your trademark, of course :)
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April 16, 2018 at 8:45 PM
Congratulations on your win, Laura, wonderful write and imagery ! Hugs Eve~`*
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April 19, 2018 at 8:22 PM
Thank you, Eve! I'm glad you liked this one :)
Gauthier Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 4:35 PM
Congrats on your well deserved win, Laura. Well done.
Leiser Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 8:21 PM
Thank you, Line! You are always so encouraging to me with your kind words :)
Shea Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 5:59 PM
Wonderfully penned Laura..enjoyed reading it.. Derena(Harriet)
Leiser Avatar
March 13, 2018 at 10:09 PM
Thank you, Harriet :)
Manassian Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 4:34 PM
Fine writing my dear...You do nature and poetry proud with this piece. Good luck in the contest.
Leiser Avatar
March 13, 2018 at 10:07 PM
Thanks so much, Eileen! Glad you liked this one :)
One Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 11:06 AM
Nice light alliteration in your sonnet, interesting rhyme scheme.. Good luck in the contest..
Leiser Avatar
March 13, 2018 at 10:07 PM
Thank you, Silent! Glad you liked this one...my first attempt at an Italian sonnet!
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March 11, 2018 at 6:12 AM
This poem is a joy to read. Beautiful imagery..so many great lines. You description of spring is quite awake and refreshing..best for a win, Laura.
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March 13, 2018 at 10:08 PM
Thanks so much, Vijay! Glad you liked this one so much :)
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March 11, 2018 at 12:11 AM
A beautiful sonnet Laura. Good luck in the contest. Tom
Leiser Avatar
March 13, 2018 at 10:09 PM
Thanks, Tom :)
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