Symphonies of Spring

Forgotten valleys, tarry not, for the lowly buds of spring
are trembling to reveal their opus of brilliant colors.
Why, then, do you hesitate? For I long to see you burst
forth into rapturous displays of blues and purples, reds and golds.

I can hear your symphony arising in the tender sunlight
as you coax young shoots to erupt into a glorious wildflower chorus.
For it is bliss to spy your splashes of marigolds happily greeting 
the new day and to delight in sweet daisies lining the pathways.

What joy it is to gaze at vast fields of mustard that
spread out like a golden crown, while bright poppies excitedly 
punctuate the impressionistic landscape.
My spirit rejoices in the bounty of bright bell flowers
their purple royalty adding importance to the scenery.

These scenes are the humble notes of spring
tiny stanzas of nature shining along the
highways and byways, like rich jewels scattered 
by a benevolent King.



Written March 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 11:10 PM
Congrats on your win, Laura. Well done.
Gentry Avatar
March 31, 2018 at 9:18 PM
Congratulations on your win!! Great imagery. Could picture all of it.
Krampe Avatar
March 31, 2018 at 5:10 PM
Congrats on your win, Laura.
Merryman Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 12:20 PM
Beautiful, vivid imagery! Makes me wish I was there. Congrats on your 1st place win, Laura! Blessings, Kim
Leiser Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 4:39 PM
Thanks so much, Kim. :)
Singh Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 5:10 AM
Beautiful Spring! Congrats!
Leiser Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 4:40 PM
Thanks, Sushma. :)
Smith Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 11:15 AM
Springtime is spiritual in its nature, congratulations Laura...
Leiser Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 4:40 PM
Thanks, Charlie. :)
Pett Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 5:47 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Laura, this was a joy to read, Roy, :))
Leiser Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 4:40 PM
Thanks, Roy. :)
Vinson Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 1:40 PM
Right on, Laura, and congratulations. Wish I could see all the California flowers after all the rain you got....
Leiser Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 2:16 PM
Thanks, Doug! It is very pretty out here in the canyons right now :)
Roberts Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 12:20 PM
Congratulations
Leiser Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 2:16 PM
Thank you, Donna :)
Allison Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 9:16 AM
Beautiful imagery and very uplifting Laura congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Leiser Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 2:17 PM
Thanks, Jan :)
Krampe Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 9:11 AM
Congrats on your win Laura. I love your colorful images.
Leiser Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 2:17 PM
Thanks, Agnes :)
Y. Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 7:54 AM
Hi Laura, I was wondering who wrote such a masterpiece. You've penned a well written piece. The imagery and content is on point. I found it to be uplifting and spiritual as well. Thanks for participating in my "Spring Time" contest. Congratulations on your 1st place win:-) Alexis
Leiser Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 2:18 PM
Thank you so much, Alexis, for my placement! There were many beautiful poems about spring that have been a joy to read :)
Sathasivam Avatar
March 12, 2017 at 5:48 AM
Excellent. Well penned. A beautiful poem Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Leiser Avatar
March 12, 2017 at 9:24 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, Ravi! Thank you for your kind comments. :)
Parker Avatar
March 11, 2017 at 4:25 PM
Fields of gold " Sting" my first thought after reading your poem filled with beautiful imagery
Leiser Avatar
March 11, 2017 at 4:37 PM
Love that song! Thanks, Frederic :)
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