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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Date: 4/19/2018 10:44:00 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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Laura Leiser
Date: 4/19/2018 8:20:00 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. :)
Date: 4/18/2018 12:42:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this beautiful spring sonnet.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 4/19/2018 8:20:00 PM
Thank you, Susan :)
Date: 4/17/2018 3:39:00 AM
Many congrats, Laura. A lovely Sonnet celebrating Spring. Sincerely, Elaine
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Laura Leiser
Date: 4/19/2018 8:23:00 PM
Thank you, Elaine! Glad you liked this one :)
Date: 4/17/2018 1:40:00 AM
Congrats, Laura, and once again thanks for getting me out of the doodoo with my composition. Viv x
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Laura Leiser
Date: 4/19/2018 8:23:00 PM
I'm glad you placed so well, too, Viv! Great poem, with great humor, your trademark, of course :)
Date: 4/16/2018 8:45:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Laura, wonderful write and imagery ! Hugs Eve~`*
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Laura Leiser
Date: 4/19/2018 8:22:00 PM
Thank you, Eve! I'm glad you liked this one :)
Date: 4/16/2018 4:35:00 PM
Congrats on your well deserved win, Laura. Well done.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 4/19/2018 8:21:00 PM
Thank you, Line! You are always so encouraging to me with your kind words :)
Date: 3/11/2018 5:59:00 PM
Wonderfully penned Laura..enjoyed reading it.. Derena(Harriet)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/13/2018 10:09:00 PM
Thank you, Harriet :)
Date: 3/11/2018 4:34:00 PM
Fine writing my dear...You do nature and poetry proud with this piece. Good luck in the contest.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/13/2018 10:07:00 PM
Thanks so much, Eileen! Glad you liked this one :)
Date: 3/11/2018 11:06:00 AM
Nice light alliteration in your sonnet, interesting rhyme scheme.. Good luck in the contest..
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/13/2018 10:07:00 PM
Thank you, Silent! Glad you liked this one...my first attempt at an Italian sonnet!
Date: 3/11/2018 6:12:00 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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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/13/2018 10:08:00 PM
Thanks so much, Vijay! Glad you liked this one so much :)
Date: 3/11/2018 12:11:00 AM
A beautiful sonnet Laura. Good luck in the contest. Tom
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/13/2018 10:09:00 PM
Thanks, Tom :)
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