Arlene Smith Poet Abecedarian

Spring Revival

Acres of lush emerald meadows
burst forth from pregnant earth,
creating the perfect background for a
dazzling array of wildflowers.
Expectant mothers of beast and fowl
fill the countryside with new
generations, eager to find their way.
Honeybees and hummingbirds
in frenzied competition for sweet nectar.
Jasmine and gardenia blossoms
kindle their senses with a 
lustful, pungent fragrance.
Mares, folding new colts,
nudgeing them gently up
on quivering, spindly legs.
Ponds give travel to ducklings following in the 
quake of proud mamas.
Rainbow trout rush upstream to
spawn, before laying eggs in lazy pools.
Throughout floral scented air,
unfettered birds soar freely,
voicing a revival of hope and joy.
Whimsical butterflies take a rest on
xylem, between aireal ballets.
Young babes everywhere, renewing our world with a 
zest for life's adventures, awaiting.



02/16/15
Contest: Abecedarian
Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton

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Sara Kendrick March 4, 2015 at 4:55 PM Way to go with this creative winning work..Congrats..Sara

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2015 at 7:37 PM that was a really cute line about the butterflies and their aireal ballets. you had some great thoughts in this one. Congrats for your win.

Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2015 at 2:41 AM Congratulations on your win Arlene! Enchanting!

Skat A February 27, 2015 at 11:23 PM Arlene, Congratulations **SKAT LOVE**

Eve Roper February 27, 2015 at 9:35 PM Congratulations on your win. Blessings

Shadow Hamilton February 27, 2015 at 8:20 AM your line Mares, folding new colts as a horse woman myself does not make sense sorry Arlene congrats on placing hugs

Jan Allison February 27, 2015 at 6:47 AM Absolutely stunning Arlene - i am having such fun bringing spring into my day with these delightful poems - a 7 from me:-) Hugs and congrats xx

Robert Johnson February 25, 2015 at 11:43 AM And with this poem our spirits are reborn. I hope to see the world through eyes like yours. So beautiful.

Poesy Relish February 24, 2015 at 8:34 AM zest for lifes adventures awaiting... so true my friend... enjoyed your pen... hugs,nad

Sandra Haight February 18, 2015 at 9:48 AM Arlene, your poem is so full of the magnificent images of Spring, and it is so well-written with the smooth flow of words, which can be very difficult with this form. Fav +7, and best wishes for the contest! Hugs, Sandra

Monterey Sirak February 18, 2015 at 8:45 AM Fantastic. This is one of the best I have seen in this form. Good luck in the contest.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri February 17, 2015 at 6:59 AM Wow u have pictured the imagery in a creative awesome way, from jasmines to butterflies in vivid descriptions! Real delightful to read of. Kudos! Nice to read u again.

Laura Leiser February 16, 2015 at 6:37 PM Excellent imagery in this springtime kimo, Arlene. A winner, for sure!

Emile Pinet February 16, 2015 at 1:41 PM Your descriptive words paint a many colored canvas of sights that the reader can easily relate to while generating a smile. Well done. Emile.

Dorian Petersen Potter February 16, 2015 at 10:44 AM Very nice pen Arlene! enjoyed your abecedarian pretty piece my dear friend.A 7 from me! Enjoyed it!GL in the contest! I wish you a very lovely day! In his light! God bless you! :) xxx D"