folded the sheep's skin
first bromeliads blossom
cape starlings less puffed
we wake from underbelly
soft oranges fall exposed
flitty butterfly
circling around asagao
life's morning glory
A silent stone cries to the sky
Heralding her tranquil graved name.
A windswept tree weeps autumn leaves
As on her limestone marker grieves.
Bite Size Poem No. 40 Poetry Contest
Earth, in her best finery
Clouds are dyed in ivory
There stretches a green terrain
Joyful verdant spring is here again!
Placed Third
March.4.2022
March In Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Andrea Dietrich
Spring
brings us
early blooms
sweetly scented
temptingly perfumed
attracting bees
Herald the
birth of
Spring
April 9, 2021
Spring Ninette Contest
Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger
In the crimson sun
Time for the Blackbird to sing
Heralding the day
Bright trees in May time , of evergreen lace,
Cuddle larks perched above on twigs , winging
Draped with hued flora all over the place
Each bud, each petal , the anthem of spring.
Feathery the elm robed in velvet bloom,
Gone is Old Jack Winter’s glacial soak
Heralding new cycle’s minty perfume
Inside our garden, now verdant the oak.
Joyful tots with kites rush out to the lane,
Kicking their heels for giggly, cheery flight
Laughter aglow through sweet birdsong’s refrain
Mingled with whirling of bees…such pure delight!
Nothing but sheen lifts the maple , to rise
Offering a burst of charm wrapped in bliss;
Playful the folks that view this morn’s surprise
Quick yet gentle are dreams from springtime’s kiss!
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9.12.2016 Rhyme: abab
Alphabet Soup Contest
Sponsor: Kim Merrryman
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