Spring Lingers

Spring Lingers

Winter’s long rage is quiet now 
And Spring, once again clothes herself
With the promise of Summer’s warmth.

Yet, she lingers, and listens for
The soft and familiar tread 
Of one who joys in her pathways.

But life, pregnant and impatient  
Calls for new beginnings and birth,
And heeding; Spring fades into life

That sings and dances anew with 
The soft and familiar tread 
Of one who joys in her pathways.


Contest - Nature Poetry Contest
James Stanton  3-5-21
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Kauffman Avatar
May 6, 2021 at 9:51 AM
Congratulations on your win, James. I really like the phrasing and use of metaphor - "tread," "pathways" to illustrate footprints. Adds so much to your write! All the best.
Devonshire Avatar
May 4, 2021 at 8:15 AM
I love the way you personify spring, James, allowing her to sing, dance, linger. A lovely interpretation of the contest theme. There were many extraordinary poems in this contest. Congratulations on a well-deserved win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Hugs, Carolyn
Stanton Avatar
May 4, 2021 at 4:08 PM
Hi Carolyn. Thank you for your kind words. My first ever entry of a poem in a contest. I shall enjoy reading the other entries. Kind regards.
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