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Spring Forecast

I heard them in the news today counting Down the hours That ignore in sterile rooms The fresh outpouring of flowers On the eyes, like songs From trees laddling Into pots of fragrant Desire. Do think that God must wait Upon their measurement Of time Into old teacups and calendars So small A trout would lose Its life in it? When spring was at their gate I already had her In bed all night A hundred hours ago When you saw The flowers Brush aside the snow And burst Into the arms Of old lovers. Let there be No weather forecast For my love But let it ever rush Upon me Like the surprise Of morning Water on the skin Full with the pranks Of spring.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 3/24/2009 1:00:00 PM
Very well done! I like the use of "laddling" as a verb...also was amused by the image of "trout," and also wonder the "But let ever rush" line...did you mean "ever"...ever what? Just checking. Great ending, too, though!
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Date: 3/23/2009 7:56:00 AM
Brother David, I see the scribe is at his station keeping faithful record. I read this poem slowly feeling each word against the grain of my tongue, and how delicious the griot in you sings. Praises for the write. Love
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Date: 3/21/2009 6:03:00 AM
wonderful writing, David! and the imagery is awesome!! and loved the last stanza... the surprise of morning... so enchanting!! :) ~ Arany
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Date: 3/20/2009 3:34:00 PM
Wow. Best Spring forecast I ever heard (read)! Brilliant, beautiful and honest. Truly amazing poetry. Love, shar
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Date: 3/20/2009 1:59:00 PM
Simply beautiful, David. A perfect posting for the first day of Spring! Spring and love do seem to go hand in hand. Thank you for your thoughtful comment! Love, Robin
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Date: 3/20/2009 1:38:00 PM
You captured spring exceptionally well in this piece.. wonderful writing.
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Date: 3/20/2009 11:42:00 AM
Spring comes skipping over things, man. I love the rush, thanks for the share. Peace and love, gentle poet.
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Date: 3/20/2009 11:35:00 AM
An imaginative and well-penned ode to both spring and your true love! Surely there is no weather forecast to be heeded as we approach relationships. Well done!
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