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The Time In Between Seasons

time between seasons passes slow

Impatient we are as leaf buds grow
Carefree summer takes her time
A sudden chill - unwanted snow 
As  slowly the sun begins to climb

time between seasons passes slow

Crocuses bloom announcing Snowdrops
Daffodils come as a sudden  surprise
Azaleas flower as bright as lollipops
Forsythias glow like a golden sunrise

time between seasons passes slow
 
Idle leaves deepen in rustic tones
Sun fires the chameleon call of fall
Scent of smoke - autumn chill condones
All is golden to enthrall

time between seasons passes slow

No longer remote winter blasts its way
Its beauty - snow on coal dark wood 
Compensates for days of gray
As if somehow it could make good.

time between seasons passes slow



the time between the seasons
Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Kim Rodrigues

Copyright © Suzanne Delaney | Year Posted 2022

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Howard Kerr Date: 10/7/2022 3:24:00 AM Suzanne, This is a poem of great stature. Imaginative rhyming and seamless transition between lines. Howard Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/2/2022 8:36:00 AM Congratulations on this win. A beautiful write/picture. Today, be blessed with your win............. Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 8/2/2022 3:57:00 PM Thanks Paula: This made my day to be on the winners list. I so appreciate you thoughtful comments. SuZ

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/1/2022 9:20:00 AM SuZ, back with congratulations for your win! I still love your word usage and the refrain between lines - a great visual of "between." Each stanza overflows with your creative imagery - "azaleas flower bright as lollipops!" Sending you blessings of all the seasons! Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 8/2/2022 3:56:00 PM I appreciate your thoughtfulness,Sam: Will stop by for a visit soon. Hugs, SuZ

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/31/2022 10:17:00 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win with this lovely entry SuZ. Mother Nature inspires great poetry! Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 8/2/2022 3:54:00 PM Thanks for your lovely comment Connie: Nature is my consolation. Hugs, SuZ

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/31/2022 6:51:00 PM The focus of time passing slow and the lovely imagery! Idle leaves deepen in rustic tones & Scent of smoke - autumn chill condones. I love the accompanying picture! Congratulations on your placement, Suzanne! Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 8/2/2022 3:53:00 PM Dear Kim: Thank you for my placement in your contest. I enjoyed writing this for you. Best, SuZ

Deb M Date: 7/25/2022 12:02:00 AM Hi Suz….what a delightful seasonal journey I have just been on….loved this! Debx Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 8/2/2022 3:55:00 PM Thanks so much, Deb: I always appreciate your comments. Got any Vegemite to spare. Lol. SuZ

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/20/2022 12:07:00 PM Taking us slowly through the changing seasons with lovely visions, this is sure to be a winner SuZ. A stunning entry! Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 7/20/2022 4:21:00 PM You sweet and encouraging words are always a delight to find. Mahalo for you kind thoughts, SuZ

Michael Tor Date: 7/19/2022 1:53:00 AM Wonderfully written and a sure winner for the contest , loved it... Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 7/20/2022 4:20:00 PM Your welcome comments always cheer me up, Michael

Bill Baker Date: 7/17/2022 4:25:00 PM Great entry for the contest, SuZ. Great imagery and I really like the picture to illustrate you the words of you poem. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply

Phyllis Babcock Date: 7/15/2022 1:24:00 PM Enjoyed your wonderfully penned poem on the seasons. love phyl Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/13/2022 6:54:00 PM Much enjoyed the ride through the seasons adorning lovely imagery you created, SuZ. A delightful read. Best to you. Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 7/20/2022 4:18:00 PM Thanks as always for your ongoing support, Vijay Appreciate you. SuZ

Hilo Poet Date: 7/13/2022 12:14:00 PM Pensive penning, Suzanne, a rewarding accomplishment indeed, all the best my friend, Aloha~William Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 7/13/2022 3:44:00 PM My gratitude, William …… for you thoughtful comment Much Aloha, SuZ

Sam Kauffman Date: 7/13/2022 10:45:00 AM WOW SuZ! If your wondrously creative view of the seasons isn't on the winners list I will truly be surprised. Your colorful imagery is rich and delightfully delicious - "coal gray wood" with a nod to the way we heat our houses, "crocus bloom announcing snowdrops." I love snowdrops! You have captured that wonderful sense of wonder as one season "announces another. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 7/13/2022 3:48:00 PM How lovely, Sam….. to read your wonderful comment. So glad you enjoyed my thoughts on the seasons. Blessings to you. SuZ '