Spring Forsythia

She survives through the winter, but she seeks no favors
Peeking through the green
Rain is her friend, she comes in the spring
Inviting the sunshine, to smile on her face
Nothing can rival, her bright golden grace
Gladness she brings, to each vibrant place

Forsythia's splendor
Of her bright yellow swirls
Reaches the sunshine when the thaw breaks
Subdued and dormant, she suddenly wakes
Yawning and stretching...she raises her head
To suddenly blossom, and stirs in her bed 
Her sovereign beauty delights everyone
In faithful gold flowers...under the sun
A treasure of gold at the first sign of spring


For Carol Brown's contest...."Flowers of Spring"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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April 21, 2011 at 6:13 AM
Yawning and stretching.....coool lines, Girl! A beautiful flower indeed. Someone brought a huge bouquet of these to the hospital for the staff to enjoy. It was the centerpiece of attention for days! Gwendolen
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April 20, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Cool as always Carrie, Congratulations on your success. Agape, Moses
George   Avatar
April 20, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Alive and vibrant as is the blossom. The last line is absolute perfect poetic expression. Many congrats your WIN, Carrie. Just beautiful. Love, Lainie
Konos Avatar
April 20, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Forsythia is my favorite of them all...Delightful read...and thank you...
Phookan Avatar
April 20, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Great write Carrie on these vibrant yellow flowers.Like the name forsythia..Congrats on your big win in the contest.Love, Gautami
Devonshire Avatar
April 20, 2011 at 7:58 AM
Dear Carrie, Congratulations on your win in Carol's contest! Love, Carolyn
Guzzi Avatar
April 20, 2011 at 5:27 AM
Such youthful joy this flower has an untamable beauty. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Onclaud Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 11:52 PM
splendid write as always, carrie! my happy congrats to you for the shining win!
Mannan Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 8:58 PM
Beautiful Carrie. Super congratulations all the way.
Johnson Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Lvoely writing Carrie. congratulations. Love, Joyce
Mehta Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of carol, Carrie
Taylor Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 2:39 PM
Congrats on a well deserved win, Carrie. Great acrostic. Nice going. Happy Easter. xxxRalph
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April 19, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Congrats Carrie on your success in Carol's contest with this vibrant beauty luv.. enjoy another wonderful win...
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April 14, 2011 at 7:04 PM
Lovely Acrostic Carrie.. good luck in the new contest.. beautiful images luv..
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April 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Incredible images of the forsythia waking after a long winter. When I lived in NJ, they were among the first signs of spring, Carrie. Unfortunately, they don't seem to grow in Florida, but there are some flowers that bloom here year round. Such a lovely poem for Carol's contest. Surely a winner, dear. Love, Carolyn
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