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The First Hint

The first hint I stood at the gate and was shocked to find the clasp unfastened It swung freely on its hinges as if it had not a care to whom might enter or leave I looked out towards the horizon across the wintered over field, a stark white landscape I saw nothing but barren trees with twisted branches creaking, silhouettes reaching on an opaque sky I felt scared and nervous… what would happen now that the entryway to my heart had been left open Then I felt a hand on my shoulder, and looking to my right, there you were, smiling a sunrise on my face So I pulled the gate closed, secured it tightly as I found the first hint of spring in your kiss Good morning Soupers

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/26/2017 5:13:00 PM

-- Smile-- Right back at you Mr. Chris. I'm trying to catch up but I will be back. Have a wonderful night. And yes "Thank You"

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/26/2017 4:05:00 PM

Mr. Chris. The hint was the calling whispering to you to be part of the world and all that's new leaving the gate open inviting you. You are always so solid. This is beautiful. And a Good Morning to you also. Have a wonderful night (lol) Well done entirely.

Chris Green
Date: 4/26/2017 4:52:00 PM

Thank you so very much my friend. As always I am smiling because of your visit today (or tonight) :) Truly Lisa, I appreciate you so much. Your kindness to me is always the brightest spot in my day.

Darren White

Date: 4/26/2017 1:51:00 PM

I felt scared and nervous…// what would happen now that the entryway // to my heart had been left open// . Oww, so beautiful my dear friend. Your pen writes so wonderful, so what is in your mind and heart must be even better :)

Chris Green
Date: 4/26/2017 2:19:00 PM

Thanks so much my friend. You never know what is lurking in my mind or heart and any particular time. :)

Juli- Michelle

Date: 4/26/2017 9:59:00 AM

"the first hint of spring in your kiss" such a beautiful line. Lovely write! Love, Juli-Michelle

Chris Green
Date: 4/26/2017 11:23:00 AM

Thank you so very much Julie Michelle for your kind thoughts on my poem.

Tim Smith

Date: 4/26/2017 9:21:00 AM

lovely to have that kiss...good mornin'

Chris Green
Date: 4/26/2017 11:22:00 AM

Good morning Tim. Thanks so much my friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/26/2017 9:18:00 AM

This verse is especially divine! Love it! Saving and 7

Chris Green
Date: 4/26/2017 11:22:00 AM

Thank you Kim. Coming from you, that mean a lot to me.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/26/2017 9:18:00 AM

Chuck Melugin

Date: 4/26/2017 9:05:00 AM

Chris, "The First Hint" has a mint mark beside the copyright ......24k. My best to you, chuck

Chris Green
Date: 4/26/2017 11:22:00 AM

Thank you Chuck!!! That is such a nice thing to say. I appreciate you my friend.

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 4/26/2017 8:26:00 AM

Chris, you obviously have wonderful lyrics here, you could now sit down at the piano and let the music flow. That's what just jumped out of my mind after reading this delightful poem of yours. Truly, if I could play, that would inspire me:) Amitiés

Chris Green
Date: 4/26/2017 11:21:00 AM

Anne Marie, my friend, I would but....I am work right now. I do have a guitar here but a piano won't fit in my office. :) Thank you so very much for all of the nice things you say to me.

Maria Williams

Date: 4/26/2017 8:10:00 AM

It is a beautiful love poem Chris . a 7+

Chris Green
Date: 4/26/2017 11:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Maria. I am happy you think so.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 4/26/2017 7:03:00 AM

Love the image of the unfastened gate. Good morning, Chris.

Chris Green
Date: 4/26/2017 11:16:00 AM

Good morning Agnes. Thank you so much.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/26/2017 6:19:00 AM

I hope you closed that gate while She was next to you..and not when she was gone...not to let her enter again...We dont want that Spring to fade or be replaced by barren branches once again.Such a beauty..My favourite line would be-'As I found the first hint of Spring in your kiss' ..Oh wouldnt it be lovely ? :)Good morning Christopher :)

Chris Green
Date: 4/26/2017 10:45:00 AM

I did my sweet friend. And I made sure it was secure. :) Thank you Charmaine for all of the nice things you always say to me.