Spring In My Mind

A bit of nostalgia, in 1979, my senior year of High School, our English class published a small book of poetry.  I was pleasantly surprised that my poem was one of the ones selected to be included.  The book was called "Reflections" and included student drawings as well.  Unknown to me, my older sister kept my copy of that book and returned it to me recently via my younger sister.  The following is the poem I wrote to be printed in the book.  I was 18.  This is the only poem I've written that still exists prior to my posting on PS.  It is posted exactly as it was printed.

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Over the hills
The flowers grow,
And deep into the senses blow,
The breezes of calm yet illustrious flows
Of streams of thoughts on the coming low
Of winter and the fallen snow.

Yet this air, so still and sweet,
With clouds which so sullenly reach
To every hidden earthly retreat,
Merely to bring forth and to greet
Thoughts of the soft and gentle feet
Of spring in my mind.


?/?/1979
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Breidenthal Avatar
December 9, 2017 at 1:23 AM
Gorgeous poem! Thank you for sharing this poem with us, James :) I like your spirit, then and now! Love the sullen clouds reaching to "every hidden earthly retreat" Romantic! Always, Laura
Inman Avatar
December 9, 2017 at 6:14 AM
Must admit I never thought I would see this one again. It was a very pleasant surprise when my sister gave me the booklet. Thank you Laura.
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 9:47 PM
It is so amazing to see something like this. your very first poem. LIke me you are. I think I only did one or two before age 18. You had it in you way back then!! Your sister was a dear to do this for you. I really want to see your other recent ones. Will try later on!!
Inman Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 3:45 AM
Thanks for visiting Andrea.
Gauthier Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 10:19 PM
No wonder it was selected for printing. At least that treasure was saved. Congrats, James.
Inman Avatar
November 29, 2017 at 3:23 AM
Thank you Line, I was thinking about that book a couple of weeks ago and it appeared like magic.
Tripp Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 1:14 PM
Awww... That's awesome to have found an early write. It's a great write and very indicative of your great talent at an early age.
Inman Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 2:41 PM
You are much too kind Rhoda. Thank you.
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