Spring Came Too Early

I swirl and twirl on the reason and rhyme
Of a season so perfect, vulnerable and fine.
Leaping and jumping on the checkerboard of time,
Recalling the hourglass sands falling in line.

For isn't spring but an exuberant child
Speeding through the red lights of life?
Sweet the wine of loving free and wild,
I pirouette on the cutting edge of a knife.

The words of the wise thrown to the breeze,
Lost in the swirl of spring's celebration.
Echoing softly in the tender green trees,
Whispering caution, filled with trepidation.

Frost paid a visit in the darkness of night,
Freezing the dewdrops on the gentle green grass.
Spreading his blanket, all cold and white
Not one single flower or bud did he pass.

Shriveled petals falling like rain,
The love that forever I hold dear.
I drift and glide on winds of pain,
For spring came too early that year.

I swirl and twirl on the reason and rhyme
Of a love so perfect, vulnerable and fine.
Leaping and jumping on the checkerboard of time,
Remembering the love that once was mine.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 6/18/2011 5:00:00 AM
Every line of your rhyme is fine and on it I love to dine. I need to read more!
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Date: 5/22/2011 2:20:00 PM
HI Heidi! So nice to have you leaving comments for me! Some words here Ilove and haven't seen in awhile like "pirouette, exuberant, vunerable" stanza four perhaps can do without the "were?" you know you could tweak this into a villanelle! Ending where you began reminded me of that! Light & Love
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Date: 5/22/2011 9:54:00 AM
Heidie- Post some more----encore! :) Thanks for your well wishes! Shriveled petals falling like rain...oohhhh. Gwendolen
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Date: 5/20/2011 4:54:00 AM
I wish spring would have came when winter officially exited too! This is a upbeat nature-lover's kind of poem..wonderful internal rhyme...love the action so vibrant and fun! I will be looking forward to reading more of your work. Gwendolen
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Date: 5/19/2011 1:14:00 PM
Glad to have you back with us. Hope to read more new poetry by you soon. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen
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Date: 5/17/2011 5:18:00 PM
Wonderful use of rhyme and imagery for a creative poem. Your talent shines in this one. Thank you for sharing it with us. Karen
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Date: 5/17/2011 7:24:00 AM
A fine poem indeed. Quite deep and meaningful! Wonderful imagery and excellent use of language. Well done! Regards, Robert.
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