The Influence of March

Breaking winds came across the docks 
March has invaded 
Below a sky of pale blue mildly faded 
Floating around in one spot as thou they had to yield
Ships of beauty wrapped in white jackets
They rest like packages waiting to be unwrapped
Wore paint on cutting cold rails
No duologue, no chatter 
Just a sublet hint of spring 
A handful of scarce seekers popping out to peak 
Anticipating the fondness the summer brings 
And soon enough there will be a multitude of bodies 
Scrambling up and down the streets 
Places to go, people to meet 
Soon there will be sails to cut loose
Sun scorched backs and inviting aromas of the sea 
But for now stillness envelops the harbor
A reminder to embrace patience
As I peered out the window of time

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 3/25/2009 6:02:00 PM
Great write...you are very talented
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Date: 3/22/2009 2:48:00 PM
a springtime wonder here! and thanks Laura!
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Date: 3/22/2009 9:11:00 AM
Just wonderful - I like 'ships of beauty wrapped in white jackets'
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Date: 3/22/2009 3:25:00 AM
Laura - This is a beautiful poem that envelopes a beautiful season - I love this time of year - God Bless, MJ
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Date: 3/21/2009 7:30:00 AM
I love the line..."a reminder to embrace patience"....that about sums up the month of March! Lovely poem, Laura! ~ love, Carrie
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Date: 3/21/2009 6:52:00 AM
I love the picture you paint without the bodies of summer. There is so much beauty here, within the influence of March. Incredible imagery. The warm weather will be here soon enough, hang in. Love, Shar
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