William Kelii Kekaula Poet Rhyme

Notes About The Poem

Poetic Form: Rhyme

Inspired: 2023 January 21

 

*1st Place*
Winter is not Forever
Contest Judged: 2023 February 19
Sponsored by: BJ Legros Kelley

*5th Place*
BRIAN STRAND no 1175
Contest Judged: 2023 January 26
Sponsored by: Brian Strand

 

*Image: Winter Hare by Pixabay

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The Snowshoe Hare

The cream esteem my winter coat,
a mink nearby agrees,
temptation wiles beyond the gloat,
a warming gentle breeze.

The juggernaut that Arctic blinds,
the absence of my food,
of barks and twigs and other finds,
the breath of Spring feels good.

Our ashen whites will prompt away,
to chestnut furriness,
we'll blend right in without delay,
Earth tones are more than less.

The thawing out of wintry days,
the freshness of the spring,
revealing plants and shoots neath rays,
the wealth this season brings.

The game afoot, who'd be the prey,
the predators are loose,
a field of grass now on display,
sweet green blades, flags of truce.

A mumbling heard neath weights of snow,
a pair of eyes are slushed,
two ears pop up to words of woe,
it's just a dream, I'm crushed!

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Christuraj Alex February 19, 2023 at 8:35 PM A very interesting end. The entire poem is beautifully written. Congratulations! William Kelii Kekaula October 27, 2023 at 11:19 PM Many thanks, Christuraj! I'm slowly thumbing through poems before my present situation, and I've come across your endearing sentiments, my friend! Aloha, William

Anisha Dutta February 19, 2023 at 8:29 PM Feeling too happy to see you on TOP Amazing is the poem and marvellous is the picture and most wonderful is the idea. Actually I can’t express my admiration with my limited vocabulary in English. Blessings always William Kelii Kekaula October 27, 2023 at 11:13 PM Your words are cute, Anisha! Don't need to break out the dictionary as it still confuses me 66 years later, and counting! Thank you as always, my friend! Aloha, William

Paula Goldsmith February 19, 2023 at 8:45 AM Congratulations on your win. I love your wonderful write/picture. So Cute. Have a blessed day writing away............................ William Kelii Kekaula October 27, 2023 at 11:10 PM I'm thumbing through poems I had last posted prior to my present situation, Paula. I'm happy that your heart holds true, my friend. Aloha, William

Linda Alice Fowler February 19, 2023 at 6:29 AM This is so delightful William! So full of imagery and almost lyrical. Congratulations on the well-deserved top win! :) William Kelii Kekaula October 27, 2023 at 11:06 PM Again, Linda, as I thumb through poems before my unfortunate present situation, I'm grateful to note your kind considerations and laudations, my friend! Aloha, William

Bj Legros Kelley February 18, 2023 at 11:59 PM Congratulations William! This was a wonderful poem, and now I see the adorable picture that accompanies the poem! Thank you for entering in my contest! William Kelii Kekaula October 27, 2023 at 11:02 PM A much belated Aloha, BJ! I'm wandering through my last posted poems, and I'm now relishing with joy of my honorable placement, my friend! Mahalo, William

W J Clarke January 28, 2023 at 1:35 AM Really beautiful William. The last stanza is captivating. Congratulations! William Kelii Kekaula January 28, 2023 at 8:20 AM I am grateful, WJ, for your expressions and praise, Aloha William

Susan Ashley January 26, 2023 at 5:16 PM Dear William, the enchantment of your vivid imagery gratifies my senses, heart and imagination! Beautifully composed, wonderful rhymes and a great ending! Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan William Kelii Kekaula January 28, 2023 at 8:16 AM Cheers! Susan Ashley January 26, 2023 at 7:31 PM Ah, William, I swoon in the poetry of your response. A more breathtaking reply I am yet to receive.. I think it not likely to occur :) William Kelii Kekaula January 26, 2023 at 6:01 PM My dear, Susan, you engagingly entertain me with your pleasantries, and no matter the hour it presents itself, reveals the rest of the twenty-three as a complete day of bliss. My heartfelt thanks indeed, Aloha William

Sotto Poet January 21, 2023 at 2:31 PM What a delightful poem, Wiliam, and I love how it ends with a twist! I found the poem to be really enjoyable to read. Best of luck to you in the contest! William Kelii Kekaula January 21, 2023 at 3:47 PM Again I regale in your pleasantries, Lasaad, whereto I am appreciative as well as for your accompanying encouragement my friend, Aloha William

Suzanne Delaney January 21, 2023 at 6:27 AM What a cute poem and surprise ending. Such a cute bunny. This will be a good contender, William. With aloha. SuZ William Kelii Kekaula January 21, 2023 at 7:01 AM It's very nice of you to have read, Suzanne, along with your fine expressions and encouragement, Aloha William