Spring Rising

Spring pushes ground
       to cherished green patches
       in sun (splattered)
that breaks the grayness
                           that winter shows
                           in its shuttered shops of cold

Daffodils ambush sight
      with a snappy smirk of yellow
each with six petals circling an inner crown
       soulful flowers
       harpooning sadness
       like spring deflating winter woes
       rumbling in guarded vision

Re-centering a search for comfort
       in what breaks through April's reluctance 
       to find a spotlight worthy
       like daffodils' benign seduction
       showy trumpets, gush of swagger
       in a golden pose of color      
When our world returns to focus
                             unmasking 
                             missing faces.
















Poem revised May 23, 2021

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 5/31/2021 9:37:00 AM
Congrats on this winner. Daffodils always bring joy and hope after a long winter. Sara
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 5/31/2021 1:15:00 PM
Hello Sara, Thoughtful of you to leave me such an upbeat note. Much appreciation. Daffodils in April + into May certainly herald a grand season. Best wishes, Brian
Date: 5/30/2021 9:06:00 AM
CONGRATS ON SUCH A BEAUTIFUL POEM WIN!
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 5/30/2021 9:50:00 AM
Hello Daisy, I appreciate your message of congratulations. Thank you. The win was not expected. Best wishes always, Brian
Date: 5/29/2021 4:59:00 PM
A very fine poem, congratulations on your win my friend. God bless....
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 5/29/2021 6:45:00 PM
Very kind of you to read my contest entry + leave a congratulatory note. Much appreciated. Be well. Have a grand spring. Brian
Date: 5/28/2021 12:39:00 PM
A lovely poem Brian and congratulations on your top win. I love daffodils and their 'smirk' of yellow more than any words are worth. :) Cheers - Gary
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 5/28/2021 5:38:00 PM
Thanks very much, Gary. The high placement of my entry was a true surprise given its earlier pass in April contests. Some small revisions have brought the piece a May revival. Be well. Sincerely, Brian
Date: 5/28/2021 11:52:00 AM
Beautiful, well-written poem featuring spring's showy daffodils. Nice work, Brian. Congratulations!
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 5/28/2021 5:44:00 PM
My appreciation, Milton. Very thoughtful of you to post such an encouraging note. Your portfolio is most impressive. Enjoy the spring. Best wishes, Brian
Date: 5/28/2021 11:41:00 AM
It's a beautiful poem. Congratulations!
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 5/28/2021 5:46:00 PM
Thank you, Christuraj for reading my submission and for responding with positive affirmation. Best wishes always, Brian
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