Spring Viewing

...The rhythm of cobblestone in Spring
Pressed hard by memories of wheels...
As I lie down against a see-through wing
Life happens...On the other side it feels
A daring thrust of Snowdrop flowers through the chills

The heavy gates squeak open...I sense birds chirping
As they move beaks and people's sunglasses cry
The priest is chanting while a couple is flirting
Pink buds welcome me reassuring their roots are not dry
There is so much clear blue I almost attempted to sigh...

I joke with Rain bombarding soil from the above
Like two teenagers who hate to wear school uniform
We tear the pain away releasing one single dove
My Dad in black drives back my classmates to the dorm
My Mom caresses me as freshly planted tree...her heart is torn...


For Francine's Contest (english quintain) A Spring Day

2/1/2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 7:06 AM
I want to thank you so much for your kind words on my writings Iolanda. I am so far behind on everything including my life away from PoetrySoup. So will you please forgive me if I am not right on top of my comments and thank you's. I am trying. It is a pleasure to read your poetry today as I leave you this thank you. Love and blessings, Carol
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February 27, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Congrats on your win, Iolanda! Love, Kim
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February 27, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations!
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February 27, 2012 at 8:23 AM
Hi Iolanda! - I've been away for a while and I knew you were one of the first poets I had to look back up. From this poem I can see why...absolutly exquisite writing. I can see you haven't lost your touch! Take care - Tim P.S. - Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Brown Avatar
February 26, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Congratulations on your win in Francine's "English Quintain" contest Iolanda. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
February 26, 2012 at 5:16 PM
You are a wonderfully gifted writer Iolanda. I always enjoy your poetry. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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February 26, 2012 at 3:32 PM
I sure remember this one, sweetie, and it's a very well deserved win . A very unique style you used and I loved it since the first time. congrats!
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February 26, 2012 at 4:01 AM
Congratulations on your win xx
Roberts Avatar
February 25, 2012 at 11:05 PM
congrats on your win in the contest Iolanda
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2012 at 3:28 PM
WOW, what an amazing piece this is, Iolanda. a most unusual presentation of the topic too! Sure nice to see you today.
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February 1, 2012 at 3:10 AM
Lovely poem written ioland!!oxox love Anne-Lise ps.good luck in the contest!!
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February 1, 2012 at 3:11 AM
Thank you, Anne Lise!!!
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