Chris Green Poet Free verse

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 April 26, 2017 at 5:13 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 April 26, 2017 at 4:05 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 April 26, 2017 at 4:52 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 April 26, 2017 at 1:51 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 April 26, 2017 at 2:19 PM Thanks so much my friend. You never know what is lurking in my mind or heart and any particular time. :)

Juli- Michelle April 26, 2017 at 9:59 AM "the first hint of spring in your kiss" such a beautiful line. Lovely write! Love, Juli-Michelle Chris Green April 26, 2017 at 11:23 AM Thank you so very much Julie Michelle for your kind thoughts on my poem.

Tim Smith April 26, 2017 at 9:21 AM lovely to have that kiss...good mornin' Chris Green April 26, 2017 at 11:22 AM Good morning Tim. Thanks so much my friend.

Kim Rodrigues April 26, 2017 at 9:18 AM This verse is especially divine! Love it! Saving and 7 Chris Green April 26, 2017 at 11:22 AM Thank you Kim. Coming from you, that mean a lot to me.

Kim Rodrigues April 26, 2017 at 9:18 AM 7

Chuck Melugin April 26, 2017 at 9:05 AM Chris, "The First Hint" has a mint mark beside the copyright ......24k. My best to you, chuck Chris Green April 26, 2017 at 11:22 AM Thank you Chuck!!! That is such a nice thing to say. I appreciate you my friend.

Anne-Marie Coreggia April 26, 2017 at 8:26 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 April 26, 2017 at 11:21 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 April 26, 2017 at 8:10 AM It is a beautiful love poem Chris . a 7+ Chris Green April 26, 2017 at 11:17 AM Thank you so much Maria. I am happy you think so.

Agnes Krampe April 26, 2017 at 7:03 AM Love the image of the unfastened gate. Good morning, Chris. Chris Green April 26, 2017 at 11:16 AM Good morning Agnes. Thank you so much.

Charmaine Chircop April 26, 2017 at 6:19 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 April 26, 2017 at 10:45 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.