Spring Bounty

I found no berries, no pulpy roots
and the boughs above me
bore no fruit
So I layed on the grass
I gnawed on a blade

I can't be sure...
how long I stayed
I fell asleep...a while, ...I think...

When springtime came, and I awoke
I saw the fruit, and it was good
I gave my thanks, and then I prayed....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
February 25, 2012 at 4:14 PM
boy, that was a long time to lie there and wake up to the fruit. I love the symbolism of this, Carrie. Belated congrats on a well deserved win.
Merryman Avatar
February 24, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Congrats on your win with this lovely poem, Carrie. I'm honored to share 1st place with you. Love, Kim
Bunton Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 7:52 PM
Congratulations!
Ronthorpe Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Carrie, I love this work, as I do with all your work. Very well written and a beautiful message as well. Excellent job. Congrats on placing on Brian's winners' list........................S.Ronthorpe
Scholtz Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Congratulations on your win Carrie, with this lovely poem, love Elizabeth
Poet Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Very nice Carrie!Congrats on your win.
Taylor Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Congrats, Carrie. Outstanding, well deserved win. Great job. Nice going. Enjoyed. luv Ralph
Sweetheart Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 10:13 AM
congrats Carrie on a lovely win for these radiant words luv..
Brown Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 9:44 AM
Congratulations on your placement in ~Brian Strand's~ "Any Poem with Max 12 Lines" contest *Carrie*. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 5:10 AM
Congratulations Carrie on your well deserved win in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "God, Ghost, and Love". Love, Carol
Winter Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 6:19 AM
My goodness, you are such an amazing and inspiring poetess. What a joy to read you again my dear friend. And thank you Carrie, for so kindly stopping by my poem. Love and hugs, shar xoxo
Freeman Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Great to see you in the top ten Carrie. Congratulations on your worthy poem's seventh place. Agape, Moses
White Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 7:55 AM
I always like to read your poems, they are sheer beauty. Congrats to you Carrie
Phookan Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 4:14 AM
Super Congrats Carrie on your big win.Wonderful words giving such a nice feel.Enjoyed it.Love, Gautami
Mehta Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 3:53 AM
Many congrats Carrie for big win in Dr Ram's contest. Luv & best wishes always - Hitendra Mehta
Mannan Avatar
April 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Very spiritual ad nice. Warmest congrats for this super win dear.
Dietrich Avatar
April 15, 2011 at 6:12 PM
oh, i love how you made it a ghost of winter being chased by God's love in easter. So nice for this season of the year. Beautiful, and congratulations.
George   Avatar
April 15, 2011 at 6:12 PM
Absolutely beautiful! Carrie. Many congrats on your BIG WIN, Lainie
Sweetheart Avatar
April 15, 2011 at 4:18 PM
Congrats Carrie on your wonderful win in Dr. Ram's contest with this amazing write and entry to the theme... enjoy another sweet success and happy weekend too...
Kendrick Avatar
April 15, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Mehta Avatar
April 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Congratulations on the seventh place win in my contest, Carrie
Kendrick Avatar
April 7, 2011 at 4:16 PM
Reads like a winning work..Enjoyed reading this eve..It is very decriptive and creative...Thanks for stopping by my blog..Just work on your entry and put it back in the contest..It is easy to write one with ten syllables once you get the first line written..Sara
Foulk Avatar
April 6, 2011 at 5:18 PM
a nice one, very beautiful.
Mehta Avatar
April 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Thanks for the entry, carrie
Devonshire Avatar
April 6, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Awesome description of the hope that is born anew each Easter morning. In Daytona we celebrate an interdenominational sunrise service on the beach and the sky over the water looks just as you described "crimson and gold." You and Nette work incredibly with imagery. This is an outstandig entry for Dr. Ram's contest and I wish you success, my friend. Love, Carolyn
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