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The Special Four

Springtime glistens gaily.
New life is her theme.
Flowers blossom daily.
She is like a dream.

Summer shimmers golden.
Memories he brings
simply cannot olden!
Each in my mind sings.

Autumn blazes brightly,
and with wind’s caress,
whispers longings nightly
which I can’t possess.

Winter blusters boldly,
yet at times lies still,
showing himself coldly.
Come, sweet robin – Trill!


Feb. 5, 2018 for Joseph May's 88 Syllables Contest

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Line Gauthier

Date: 4/9/2018 7:32:00 PM

Back with congrats, Andrea. Well done.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 3/16/2018 11:48:00 PM

Congrats Andrea to win. Hugs Summer is 'He'. Winter is 'He' Spring is 'She'. But you have not specified Autumn. Why?

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 3/17/2018 1:18:00 AM

Autumn is she . I am comparing her to myself in the third line of that verse, though it's obscure!! I was born in Sept. and for me, Autumn has always been a woman in beautiful flowing bright gown!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/15/2018 9:59:00 PM

Wonderful imagery in your poem, Andrea , and written very well. Congratulations on your win! Hugs ~`*

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 3/15/2018 9:45:00 PM

This is just beautiful, Buddy, and written with such grace and fluidity! Blessings and congratulations on your wonderful win, Andrea - keep up the great work, my friend! (I could not have judged this one - EVERY single poem is exquisite). :-) <3

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 3/14/2018 8:34:00 PM

A lovely 88 syllable piece with great personification...My favorite is summer and the memories which cannot olden. Salutations on your win.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/14/2018 6:15:00 PM

You brought this lovely poem full circle Andrea! I love the ending when the Robin returns to sing! Congratulations on your wonderful win! xxoo ; )

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 3/14/2018 4:13:00 PM

Awww...I love this! Welcoming the robins. Yessssss! Congratulations, Dear.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/14/2018 10:17:00 AM

Congratulations Andrea.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 3/9/2018 9:09:00 AM

Oh, you came up with something for the 88 contest. I'm still drawing 'forced' lines, but not you - this flows and is simply lovely, Andrea. Love ... CayCay

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/6/2018 8:32:00 AM

You captured it well.

James Horn

Date: 3/6/2018 6:28:00 AM

When new sun we had viewed, God all our lives He renewed; Freedom did ring, Spring to spring; Another great day we ensued. Jim Horn

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 3/6/2018 1:20:00 AM

Excellent. Cleverly done. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Viv Wigley

Date: 3/5/2018 9:16:00 PM

Love it, bright and jaunty. Viv x

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/5/2018 8:22:00 PM

A most pleasant read, Andrea. Well done.

Harriet Shea

Date: 3/5/2018 7:14:00 PM

A soothing write. I totally enjoyed it.. Harriet

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/5/2018 4:56:00 PM

Enjoyed the journey through four seasons..best for a win, Andrea.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/5/2018 3:00:00 PM

- Four beads on a golden thread, Andrea - Beautiful poem - GL in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/5/2018 2:54:00 PM

Beautifully done Andrea. Good luck.

Silent One

Date: 3/5/2018 1:47:00 PM

An excellent poem for the contest, you did so well, despite the restrictions..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/5/2018 1:00:00 PM

Reads like a good contender. Way to go. I think you have the syllables. Thanks for stopping by. Sara

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 3/5/2018 11:47:00 AM

Ah, Andrea ... your poetic skillz always amazez me. Wonderful prose tapestry of the changing seasons. Last line is pure creative genius. Love and plenty smiles and smiles always.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 3/5/2018 10:30:00 AM

A gem on the seasons Andrea. love phyl

Matthew Anish

Date: 3/5/2018 9:52:00 AM

Nice spring poem - it will be here soon!1 Have you ever read The Dharma Bums? I liked it better than On the Road. I am a Mets fan and will submit "Yet Another Piece of Baseball Verse Now"