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Spring's First Morn, Promise of Those Rising Seeds

Spring's First Morn, Promise Of Those Rising Seeds

When seeking beauty, 'tis the rose I choose
Its flaming reds, 'oft love and truth infuse
And so reminds fine poetry of Keats
Or delicious taste of chocolate sweets
Yet dawn's sweet awakening Shelley sings
That flowers are the purest Heart of Spring!

But mind cries out, what of the yellow rose
Can it dance in the image that you chose
Shout out its songs,  as does a meadow lark
Express its glory- vanquish the deep dark
Will aura of soft rose thy heart imbue
That beauty and truth spirit 'oft renews?

When Spring's waking heart,  radiant truth shows
Dare we ignore majesty of the rose
And awakening,  its beauty inspires
Blossoming spark that sets anew love's fires
How such sights sears into ones heart and mind
Essence of Life and a soul true and kind?

Spring's first morn, promise of those rising seeds
Joy of flowers that a soul often needs
Wafting aromatic smell, sunlit rose
So pleases the eyes,  delights eager nose
Inspiring beauty in its soft splendor
Sings of Love and Kisses sweet and tender!


https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter/
5-23- 2021
Syllables counted by, 
The Most Beautiful Flowers You've Seen Blossoming,
This Spring So Far,   Poetry Contest.
Sponsored by: M. L. Kiser

Awarded first place..

Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2021

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Brian Sambourne Date: 7/16/2021 9:18:00 PM So many fine word couplings in this sublime tribute to roses. "Purest heart of spring" so well penned. Congratulations! Cheers, Brian Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 7/17/2021 8:47:00 AM Thank you my friend! God bless.....

Robert Lindley Date: 6/29/2021 3:25:00 PM Thank you my friends! And God bless..... Login to Reply

Thomas Koron Date: 6/27/2021 7:15:00 PM Excellent job! Congratulations on your win! It is very well deserved! Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 6/29/2021 3:26:00 PM Thank you my friend! God bless.....

Sara Kendrick Date: 5/31/2021 10:04:00 AM Creative winner. Way to go. The rose is a beauty but not so easy to grow and maintain. Sara Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 6/1/2021 8:46:00 AM Thank you my friend. The rose may rank first with me as it did with my mother but other beautiful flowers are always on its heels vying for that crown! Nature gifts that beauty and we are free to enjoy and admire its handy-work. God bless.

Brandy Nicole Date: 5/31/2021 8:52:00 AM "When seeking beauty, 'tis the rose I choose" Me too, my dear sweet friend. There is something enchanting about a red rose with white tips. Your entire poem takes my breath away. Spring is a lovely season to embrace and I am wrapping your thoughts gently around me. :) Brandy Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 6/1/2021 8:44:00 AM Thank you my friend. My muse came to my aid when I was composing this new creation for the contest. Muse said, look back at what you saw in your youth and how dearly your mother loved flowers, especially the rose. After that the verses just seemed to flow forth. God bless.

Phyllis Babcock Date: 5/30/2021 4:28:00 PM A lovely tribute to the beautiful rose. This wonderful flower with its sweet aroma given on so many occasions. God bless phyl Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/30/2021 7:04:00 PM Thank you my friend. As most would agree --all flowers are beautiful but the rose is a very special one that so often elicits a greater response and romantic feelings when gifted to a beloved.... God bless..

Beata Agustin Date: 5/28/2021 8:11:00 PM Wow! Congrats! So delightful and delighting from the start til the end... Thanks so much for sharing your talent. God bless you. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/29/2021 4:04:00 PM Thank you my friend. God bless..

Regina Mcintosh Date: 5/26/2021 4:18:00 AM So beautiful. A inspiration from your heart and sings brilliantly of flower's glory. Abiding in the heart long after it is read. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/29/2021 4:03:00 PM Thank you my friend. God bless..

Judy Ball Date: 5/25/2021 2:03:00 PM Ah The rose "Would not a rose by any other name smell as sweet?" Wm. Snakesneer? Shookrear? Ah you know who I mean>;) Love this Robert. Roses are my favorite flower. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/29/2021 4:03:00 PM Thank you my friend. God bless..

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/24/2021 3:46:00 PM yes, yes, for me the rose is best!!! I adore roses. You paid them wonderful tribute here with your lovely words, Robert. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/25/2021 8:20:00 AM Thank you my friend. To me their beauty has no equal. And that it is a great representation of love/romance seals its place in our hearts, souls, minds and spirits. And that reminds me of Poetry. The immense beauty and the place it also takes in our hearts, souls, minds ands seeking/ searching spirits.. God bless..

Joanna Daniel Date: 5/24/2021 8:26:00 AM So lovely, Robert, a great gem, love your use of Keats and Shelley reminders, you equal them with this romantic spring beauty:) Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/24/2021 12:39:00 PM continued--in fact that entire first stanza came to me in one smooth flow and was jotted down- needed no edits. That set the next verse about the yellow rose, the human mind and the enjoining of poetry, flowers, romance and imagery as a kind of verbal painting. I did the next three stanza and when finished needed only 4 small edits- to meet correct syllable count only. Robert Lindley Date: 5/24/2021 12:35:00 PM Thank you my dear friend. To me their poetry (Keats And Shelley's) rivals the inherent and glowing beauty in flowers. As such they and their life's work popped into the verses as I was composing the new piece.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/24/2021 3:17:00 AM This poem is just gorgeous Robert. I wish I could write this well. The Rose in every or any color soothes the senses with its sweet perfume. My husband loved to buy me roses and now I just wait for a bloom in our small Rose garden. I am sure this lovely poem will take its position at the top of the list. I loved it and am Faving it! Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/24/2021 4:57:00 AM Thank you my friend. That this poem touched you so and brought memories of your beloved husband and the gift of roses he gave you says a lot about love, roses and romance. Always a blessing when something triggers such beloved memories. And certainly one of the main strengths and purposes of poetry is its many wonderful gifts. I truly appreciate the fine honor of your fav'ing this new creation.. God bless...