Ann Peck Poet Rhyme

Zephyr

"the gentle wind, a sweet and passionate wooer, kisses the blushing leaf."
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Spring arrives upon gentle Zephyr air.
          softly kisses new leaves,
      Whispers greetings for birds to share,
                    shoos snowy thieves.

Scent of new flowers hides in Zephyr's hair,
          as new seedlings she checks
      She calls sunshine for weather fair,
                    melt winter's flecks.

Birds fly from winter nests in Zephyr skies
          set to build a new nest.
      First, a partner catching their eyes,
                    spring does the rest.

A lovely world forms of greens, subtle golds,
          and sweet bird songs surround.
      Springtime's magic Zephyr unfolds                    
                    joy all around.

December 22, 2022

for Writing Challenge Zip, Zig, Zag, Zing Poetry Contest
by Constance La France
howmanysyllables=10, 6, 8, 4

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Sam Kauffman January 24, 2023 at 12:31 PM What a beautiful poem with so many creative images Ann. The zephyr wind is such a wonder choice to illustrate the gentle breezes of spring! Congratulations on your win. Blessings!

Constance La France January 24, 2023 at 7:49 AM Ann, congratulations on your placement in my Writing Challenge - Zip, Zig, Zag, Zing, I love your poem, and quote, well done, Constance

William Kelii Kekaula January 18, 2023 at 11:27 AM An enjoyable read, and with a light touch surrounding the theme, Ann. My compliments on your win, Aloha William

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2023 at 8:34 AM Creative way to go with this challenge. Congratulations on your winner. Sara.

Christuraj Alex January 17, 2023 at 11:54 PM Great writing on Zephyr a gentle breeze. from the west. Great images. Congratulations!

Valsa George January 17, 2023 at 6:49 PM A beauty of its own. The transition from winter to spring is so intensely felt in every line . 'Snowy thieves are shooed away'. Congratulations Ann on your great win.

Sotto Poet December 22, 2022 at 6:58 PM This is a very well-written poem, and I can tell that you put a lot of effort into it, Ann. You handled the bobbling and weaving of this contest with grace. The task is complete, and I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Ann Peck December 24, 2022 at 9:10 AM Thank you so much, Lasaad! It was a different form, for sure :) The happiest of holidays to you!

I Am Anaya December 22, 2022 at 11:31 AM So much meaning you hold in the zephyrs Ann, I see the zigzagging, quite a challenging contest. Magical, looks like you did the job! BOL Happy Hollidays! ~Anaya Ann Peck December 22, 2022 at 12:24 PM You're so kind, Anaya. It was a difficult contest -- gettng indents and synonyms right. Wore me out :) Merry Christmas! Thanks for comments!