Spring To Yuletide

Circumstance encompassing around and flowing as the mill race in turbulent rolling curls,
Surges.' Forth to flow; and fall, visions issue with or without portent,
to my observation and my limited discernment.
Also fate makes it s call and then falls a power,
as do the oceans rearing ramparts downwards smash
On sand or shingle strands by night, by day, and twilight hours,
whilst magma as incandescent fire spouts and high hurled, red
In-veined opals show a pastel field green & blue
glistening inside more verdant hues, liquid colours flow as golden day
Ignites and shines, faint breaths of spring essay its designs
then retreat as the atmosphere chills, to threats of snow and sundry ills.

©Joe Maverick 18-2-2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Fowler Avatar
October 13, 2023 at 2:54 PM
Thought I'd read some earlier works and am so glad I came across the gorgeous imagery in this one Joe my friend. Lovely! :)
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October 13, 2023 at 11:04 PM
Hello Linda Alice, glad you enjoyed this piece, God bless..
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August 18, 2015 at 4:14 PM
Wonderful language and imagery my friend! A splendid piece. Keith
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October 14, 2023 at 1:13 PM
Hello Keith, my memorys of your prescence here are Of comfort, and encouragement, even today.'
Dietrich Avatar
February 17, 2015 at 11:49 PM
Looking around for a new post and don't see one, but just dropped in to say hi again!
Maverick Avatar
October 14, 2023 at 1:14 PM
Hi Andrea, God bless you, thank You, for the look in.'
D. Avatar
January 25, 2015 at 3:17 AM
nice use of alliteration throughout. I am a big fan of that form so any poem that features it is automatically going to be one I like. it is visually stunning without being cluttered. very impressive write.
Maverick Avatar
October 14, 2023 at 1:15 PM
Why thank you Nathan, I trust you are well these days.'
Dietrich Avatar
January 13, 2015 at 6:01 PM
Hi, JOE!!! thanks for stopping by my latest post!
Yvonne Avatar
January 10, 2015 at 7:19 AM
Since I was here I gave this poem another read. I wonder why I did not fav it the first time.
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December 26, 2014 at 11:55 PM
HELLO JOE AGAIN,, Congratulations -- This is a great way to end and start the new year, having your poem featured on the soups front page. Hope your Christmas was a merry one! Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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December 25, 2014 at 10:21 PM
Hello Joe, it's been a long time, but hopefully I'm ready to return in full in the start of next year. Thanks for the deep yuletide poem.. Enjoy your days and the coming New Year. Love ~LINDA~
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December 22, 2014 at 6:38 AM
In-veined opals show a pastel field green & blue glistening inside more verdant hues, liquid colours flow as golden day Ignites and shines, faint breaths of spring essay its designs I especially liked these lines..Spring is what we are looking forward to in the depths of winter..Thanks for dropping by..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 5:23 PM
A visual treat from you in this yuletide season, my friend. How are you doing? are you all ready for xmas?? thanks for visiting my poems recently!
Austin Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 11:30 AM
Yes, I have a friend who must give up his home in Hawaii due to the volcanic activity. He has a home in Golden Colo. also. What a difference, eh. Good to hear from you old Joe. Love, daver
Yvonne Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 3:48 PM
Yes, like Andrea said the title is marvelous. You are a very gifted writer. I hope your projects are all going well. All the best. Happy to be able to read your words.
Maverick Avatar
October 14, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Maurice, a privelege to recive Your comment.'
Dietrich Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 4:10 PM
a great title for this one, and for what you are saying. Lots of interesting imagery. How are you doing , Joe? It has been a while!
Maverick Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 12:04 PM
Thanks for the kind thoughts Andrea, I seem to be forever in a battle these days, still I shall try to get through..'
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