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Wings

of

Spring

Wings of Spring

“Does the robin sing because the cold of winter is leaving or the warmth of spring is coming? Or might he be singing because each without the other would lessen both?”
-- Craig D. Lounsbrough



The song of hope returned last night at three
A gentle trill from out my window heard
My spirits rose and I was filled with glee
To hear the chirp of spring’s first “early bird”

My outdoor lamp cast light on his red breast
His wings were still as on a shrub he sat
I knew his nightly song meant I’d not rest
Still I extended him a welcome mat

He sang as if to say, “Spring will arrive”
I knew the jays and finches should come soon
And then the frailest flowers would revive
As if awakened by the robin’s tune

In summer a full chorus will rehearse
And in their glory, hopeful hearts immerse
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Kerr Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 2:59 AM
Hi Carolyn, This work is magnificent in every respect. It’s a serious contender for all accolades. Congratulations on your win. Sincere thanks for podium placement of Hieroglyphic Hearts 2 in your recent contest. Howard
Andresen Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 11:35 AM
- Congratulations, Carolyn ... I knew it was a winning poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
La France Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 8:12 AM
Carolyn, congratulations on your win in my Spring Birds Challenge with your lovely poem, I loved the pic and the quote too, well done _Constance
Gauthier Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 6:21 AM
Bravo Carolyn, absolutely delightful. Congrats on your top win ~
Wolf Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 5:21 PM
You're sweet poem has set my heart aching for the real thing, i.e., Spring. Can't wait this year. Lovely written sonnet, Carolyn. Thanks, Gershon
Devonshire Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 12:56 PM
Thank you, Gershon. Hope spring comes soon in your area of the country. It's already here in Florida.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 12:38 AM
Wow what a lovely great beautiful poem welcoming spring, the first sign of spring at midnight too woah sounds special!! We live in a country with forever summer and spring so for us snow is more exotic. Yet i dont take the birds forgranted so i enjoyed your lovely bright poem. Kudos! ..... ... - - - - - /==#plz do read and comment my newest poem too
Dietrich Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 1:42 PM
what a lovely sonnet, dear. you are really great with the sonnet form.
Severo Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 1:07 AM
I adored this poem, so beautiful.
Laurie Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 2:37 PM
Hello Carolyn … a beautifully written sonnet indeed. Amongst all gloom the song of a robin offers hope and lifts a spirit - well done Carolyn - Lindsay
Canerdy Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 12:58 PM
Carolyn, this sonnet is excellent in all respects--so lovely! Janice
Leffanta Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 10:57 AM
Even if you do not win, you have certainly made Mo's day with this one! Well done! Aloha! Rico
Devonshire Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 11:24 AM
"Mo?" LOL Thanks for reading, Rico!
Horsman Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 6:30 AM
To my Favourites, Carolyn, i love sonnet more than any other form of poetry, and this ticks all the boxes of the coming spring.. Truly lovely poetry...
Devonshire Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 11:23 AM
Thank you, Harry. I love sonnets too!
Andresen Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 4:52 PM
- My first spring sign is when the cuckoo arrives ... it's still winter ... I will have to wait patiently ... a wonderful poem, Carolyn ... spring is my favorite time - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Devonshire Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 12:18 PM
Most people seem to like spring better than other seasons. In Florida, fall is very nice, but winter weather here is actually quite pleasant. Thanks for reading, Sunshine!
Pandit Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 3:44 PM
Beautiful sonnet Carolyn--sweet song of birds in symphony with spring. Enjoyed the tunes of joy in tenor of your words. I am saving this in my FAVES. I like the quote you posted at the top.
Devonshire Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 11:20 AM
Thank you so much, Vijay. I do love birds and always seem to see more robins than any other.
Cunningham Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 3:06 PM
Beautiful sonnet Carolyn, Robins are very friendly birds, we often have them in our garden. Best of luck in the contest.. Tom
Devonshire Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 11:24 AM
Thanks for reading, Tom!
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February 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM
A splendid write, Carolyn! I think your robin may a be the same one who trills for me but he flew south to entertain you until he returns this spring - smart bird that flew south to get away from the cold and snow! A top winner for the contest, that's for sure! Bob
Devonshire Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 11:19 AM
I didn't mean to take off with your robin, Bob :) I hope you soon see scores of them as spring arrives!
Buhagiar Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 1:59 PM
An excellent sonnet. Much appreciated. ~~
Devonshire Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 12:17 PM
Thank you, Victor.
Bauer Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 1:38 PM
this is beautiful, carolyn! best of luck in the contest...
Devonshire Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 1:46 PM
Thanks for reading, Ilene. Hope you are seeing some signs of spring...
Ball Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 1:28 PM
Carolyn this is lovely and the pic is so wonderful. Imagine having a robin sit on your hand like that. Loved this. God Bless, JB
Ball Avatar
February 25, 2021 at 1:01 PM
Oh what a blessing! Imagine that wild bird trusted you both enough to sit on your friends shoulder for awhile. Once as my daughter sat on her swing set when she was small a wild bird lit on her arm and stayed a few minute. She was very still until it flew away but she was so thrilled. This is lovely. Thans so much for sharing. God Bless, JB
Devonshire Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 1:47 PM
Thank you for reading, Judy. When I was fishing 25 miles offshore, another boat approached and there was a little gold finch on board. It flew from the other boat to mine and stayed on my friend's shoulder until we were back at shore!
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February 16, 2021 at 1:12 PM
Hi Carolyn, You've have penned a beautiful poem you for the Spring season. I enjoy the season, and I enjoyed your poem very much. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Devonshire Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 1:13 PM
Thank you, Alexis. I know it will be months before some parts of the country experience spring, but it has begun in Florida.
Allison Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 1:04 PM
absolutely charming Carolyn this is a delightful sonnet:-) hugs jan xx
Devonshire Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 1:12 PM
Thanks for reading, Jan.
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