Oh Spring Do Not Tarry Long

Oh Spring, Do Not Tarry Long

 

 

 

Oh spring,

do not tarry long

for I have shed

my winter’s coat

for the rapture of

a robin’s song,

for the nightingale

and the mourning dove

to coo, night long.

 

 

Oh spring,

            Oh spring

do not tarry long!

 

 

 

 

painting by Felix Mas

 

 

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

oh Spring pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaase do not tarry ;) i join you in the chorus Kelly ... i get so excited whenever i see that you have posted anew! and never am disappointed ...i am so fortunate to have fled the north; our Ozark Spring began in Jan. as the crocus pushed green shoots above ground ..i feel you; as i lived most of my life in the bitter winter winds of the upper midwest ... arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh ... and surviving the Spring Tease was probably the hardest part of the whole winter thing ... its like enough is enough right!? i just got through taking Beauregard out to do his morning business (6 AM) as the moment was just before morning light and the whippoorwills were trilling i thought of how i love to listen to them .. and the morning doves' songs ... both are so cool to me as i can at least make an attempt at imitating their tunes ... (usually making them fly away; i confess) but i keep trying ;) great pic! love your plea! so joined at the hip with you on this one Legs!
E.

[barleygirl]

Hard to decide which I like best . . . reading the posted poem & loving it . . . or reading the poem & this review together, which is kinda like lovemaking on the topic of how spring appears (or doesn't, sometimes!) I love what you both have to say on this topic & I am also eager to get beyond almost-frosty mornings in APRIL! *sheesh!* Excellent imagery, both of you! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love listening to their cooing, too. There's a lull to it I find very soothing to listen to. Thank you, Gene!

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Ms. Barley But-insky ;)))))))))))))))))))) and Kelly! i do too ... it is such a plaintive song that the doves sing ... this song is "springing" to mind:
https://youtu.be/UG3VcCAlUgE
its not quite what i think of when i hear the doves sing...but it is about their cry ;)

[Stella Armour]

this reads like an Elizabethan ode, it's different and i like the repetition at the end.

Lovely writing my friend :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's good to have you here, Stella. Thank you for your support and kindness!

[Stella Armour]

I enjoy reading good poetry Kelly :)

[lightsong]

this is softly magical dear Kelly, flows like a tender plea song, sensual and warming with anticipations, yes that's Your beautiful pen.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, darlin!

[emmajoy]

Spring is the season that grows patience in a smaller pot than Summer! However, dear darling, it has its uses if you look hard enough.. and don't doubt you do. Your words are silky smooth murmurs in this poem, so very beautiful whatever their temperature.Just on 07.00 here, cool, damp.. yet outdoors just a touch mysterious.. xx,

[Kelly Scheppers]

It certainly has us all anticipating its arrival. Thank you, Emma!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

my feeling is that this particular spring does not want to come at all...it is in hiding.
just when there is a bit of warmth...it is frosted over....like a person having that ephemeral smile that vanishes in an instant.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Jacob!

[sette]

it is an amazing work. i like the mixture of old english with american english, it is unique and very interesting to read

[Kelly Scheppers]

How kind of you to say. Thank you, Sette!

[sette]

you are most welcome

[Alfred Kukitz]

i could love you for your words of delicacy and delight but forgive me for drowning in your soul.

regards,
al

[Kelly Scheppers]

You woo with your words...how could I not feel delighted? Thank you! x

[Richard🖌]

Ohhh, Kelly!
I am literally stunned by the wonderfully embracing originality and beauty of this in every way a seasoned olde bard can be ⁓ from the perfect choice of painting, font, arrangement, and not least of all … the spell cast by the enthrallment of words flowed from the starlight of your magical pen.
A masterpiece from one of this site's premiere master poetesses, this one I shall not forget!
Humbly, I bow.

Bless you, Dear Kelly✨ happy Springtime hugs to thee! ⁓ Richard : )

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your every word leaves an indelible impression upon my heart...Thank you, Richard!

[Lydia Shutter]

There is romance in your view of nature, Kelly. I know you and I are the lucky ones...we have spring and summer all year long. Beautifully written and the artwork you chose to accompany your words is so lovely. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think this weather spoils us for days when the sun doesn't shine, which I enjoy just the same. Thank you, Lydi!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly...!the rapture of a Robins song...
a quaint photo and verses... you are a harbinger of Spring... truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

No one has ever called me that before...thank you, Pat!

[Patricia Wedel]

So many expressions and so little time...
but time enough for love and interludes..

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Weatherman needs to be shot this side- keeps saying it’s going to warm up but guess he’s got it wrong- wonderful is the feeling of the warmth of the sun in bare skin, being kissed by the sun , warming the heart and the soul- speak to the seasons- maybe they’ll listen, wonderful words🌹

[Kelly Scheppers]

I believe we've all awaited spring with bated breath. Thank you!

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

My pleasure🌹