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Spring Reverie

From Winter's Fertile womb Spring leaps newborn Joy filled daffodils Ribbons of rose sunshine New music trimmed in lilac Wrens and robins return the song And savor wriggling joy like fat worms Fragrant fantasies spin on silver rain

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Valsa George

Date: 3/7/2024 9:03:00 PM

What a lovely Spring Etheree....! The newborn spring is so joyously welcomed by the floral beauties and the feathered folks, making the air fragrant perfume and resonant with sweet strains of music. Ribbons of sunshine make the day bright and sunny! Love the image of 'fragrant fantasies spinning on silver rain.' Wow... so lovely, sweet Sam.

Jcb Brul

Date: 3/5/2024 6:50:00 AM

So much loveliness in this short but cinematic write. I love the, " fragrant fantasies" and "silver rain". Congratulations dear Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/6/2024 11:04:00 AM

Hi JCB! Thank you so much for your lovely message and your congratulations! It seems to me that spring is constantly in motion, like a movie with always something new to see and feel the wonder of life awakening! Sending you spring blessings of wonder!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/4/2024 10:11:00 AM

Joy of Spring and the welcoming rose sunshine stand out in lilac-trimmed music Sam. The fat worms savoring the moment of joy is priceless. Congratulations Sam! :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/6/2024 10:27:00 AM

I agree about the warming womb of winter (I think there's poem in there ;)). Spring abounds with that explosion and is magical. blessings right back at you Sam. :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/4/2024 12:11:00 PM

Thank you so much, Linda! I love the wriggling joy of spring especially after the somber, often quiet stillness or roaring wildness, of winter. Musing about this theme I couldn't but think that while winter seems lifeless, it is in every way a womb where new life germinates then explodes! Blessings of spring to you!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/4/2024 7:47:00 AM

I have read your winning work and found it to be very interesting. Congratulations!! Way to go. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/4/2024 7:06:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Spring Reverie" write. Oh yes, the birds are singing Spring.... Have a wonderful day/week writing away..........

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/4/2024 2:28:00 AM

- Congratulations on your top winning placement with your lovely spring poem, Sam :) - hugs

Tania Kitchin

Date: 3/3/2024 12:27:00 PM

Sam, congratulations on your first place win with your beautiful poem!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/3/2024 1:54:00 PM

Hi Tania! Thank you so much for this first place honor and for your sponsorship of this delightful contest! Have said it many times, your contest themes are so inspiring and just plain fun! Love the ethereee challenge. I think the form worked well to help express the sense of spring, as the song says,"bustin' out all over!" Sending you my gratitude and blessings of spring!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/27/2024 1:34:00 PM

Fantastic images. I like this one very much

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/3/2024 1:55:00 PM

Hi Andrea! Thank you so much. You are so blessed to see "bust out" in the mountains! I'm thrilled that you like this one! Blessings of spring to you!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 2/23/2024 9:37:00 PM

The words and images of this poem are so beautiful, Sam. The final line is magnificent. :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/23/2024 2:24:00 PM

Very descriptive and expressive work in such a short form. I enjoyed reading it. thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/23/2024 11:52:00 AM

This is just what I needed to read today. You brought me to Spring and I could see everything as if it was right in front of me. Perfect. Thank you :)

Ink Empress

Date: 2/23/2024 11:45:00 AM

Ah samszy, it is so impressive that youv used such creative and unique ways to describe spring, especially your opening lines are so very unique and captivating. “ winters fertile womb” such brilliant metaphor, exquisite really! “ Joy filled daffodils Ribbons of rose sunshine New music trimmed in lilac“ soulfully artistic! And always you find a tune even in passing seasons! The musician in you, probably is singing as you weave these words in syllables and similes as well as alliterations! BOL

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/23/2024 11:30:00 AM

This exquisite poem, dear Sam, is a delightful Etheree capturing the essence of spring emerging from the depths of winter. The imagery of rain falling like silver threads and the evocative language truly captivated me. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece.

Chetta Achara

Date: 2/22/2024 1:13:00 PM

A beautiful poem. Here the daffodils and tulips are coming up.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/22/2024 8:17:00 PM

Hi Chetta! Thank you! I remember late February as the crocus, daffodils and tulips start to grow. Such an exciting time in the garden. Here we get Daphne and snowdrops in January as harbingers.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/21/2024 4:29:00 PM

A lovely springtime Etheree. I enjoyed the image of spring leaping out of winter's womb. My favorite words were: fragrant fantasies spin on silver rain. I enjoyed the read...have a great eveing, Sara

Silent One

Date: 2/21/2024 12:21:00 PM

A lovely etheree with descriptive spring words and I particularly liked that last line...

Valsa George

Date: 2/20/2024 10:12:00 PM

What a lovely opening ! Love the image of Spring leaping out of Winter's womb as a babe... ! So poetic! The description -'ribbons of rose sunbeams' is so cute ! Such a sweet and lovely poem. Into my FAVE.

Tom Woody

Date: 2/20/2024 5:36:00 PM

Neat spring etheree I especially like the penultimate line about the happy fat worms

Paige Hind

Date: 2/20/2024 3:43:00 PM

Ah, so beautiful, Sam... loved the part about birds returning the song of lilacs...

Lin Lane

Date: 2/20/2024 1:33:00 PM

I've liked everyone's Spring Etheree, Sam and yours is no exception. I'm not entering contests any longer, so I'm glad to see Tania's has drawn the interest of so many prolific PS poets. Good luck with yours!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/6/2024 11:26:00 AM

Hi Lin! Just catching up on email! So delighted to receive your wonderful feedback. Thank you! Even though you are not entering contest anymore, we still have the delightful pleasure of reading your poems and basking in your feedback. So grateful you are still swimming in the soup! Blessings!