Prolet

In an imperfect world, take a peek through the curtains into mine.......

Prolet

 

You may well call it Spring

Here in my head though

I can not find

Despite the very love of trying 

I assure you

The perfect word 

For so much beauty and the

Newness of it blinding.....

 

You may call it Spring

Here in my heart though

There is a certain freedom

timeless....

Though I would gladly share

and truly so

This place and time

This transient now and here

Which we call Prolet....

 

 

Author's Note

Prolet is the Bulgarian word for Spring, I think it trips of the tongue quite nicely in a little happy dance all of its own..... Wot do you reckon......

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Prolet is a new word for me. It's good to use words from another language in your writing. I have on occasions used a little French or Latin in mine, because some of their words seem more appropriate to encompass the intended meaning. Your beautiful lines explain to the reader exactly what that word means to you. It is not merely a season, but captures all the emotions, uplifting, timeless freedom, bursting with new life, an injection of zest. No wonder you are looking forward to your holiday so much. I have never visited Bulgaria. Maybe I should Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

Hello Chris.. yes it is such a luverly word innit.. thank you so much for checking in... Prolet in Bulgaria is simply amazing. as it is anywhere I s'pose but just a tad special... I do so hope you will see for yourself one day... I have been thinking for a couple of years about inviting a small group of poets to join me there.. either fly out with me or join me in Sofia and then journey over to my place... so if you and up to a handful of poets are interested, send me a private message and I will see what we can be arranged .. there is a photo of the villa nevajilla on my photos page... N

[Chris Shaw]

What an opportunity Neville. Somehow I think you may just find out that you've got more friends than you thought. What an idea.

[Neville]

Do ya reckon our Chris, we will have to see.. no one took me up on the offer last year...

[Chris Shaw]

Wot, no takers Neville? There was me thinking you'd got top marketing skills:)

[Neville]

Oh well let's wait and see.. there is always next year, maybe...

[Poetic Beauty]

Spring is a beautiful time of renewal. Plant sprouting and blooming. Birds chirping and singing. The world becoming colorful once more and the sun heating the air.

[Neville]

What could possibly beat that eh' bless both you n ya pen PB .. Neville

[Poetic Beauty]

Fishing I need to go fishing soon

[Neville]

............................... 🐟 Me too :)

[Ken Simm.]

Now that is a new one on me. And I've got to say I like it. Sort of like proactive. It does roll off the tongue.

[Neville]

its such a pretty word isn't it .. thanks for your appreciation of it Ken.

[Chris Shaw]

Five years down the line and happy to comment on this one again Neville. Timeless freedom and memories of Bulgaria must surely make the heart smile. Prolet, the only word in my Bulgarian vocabulary :) Perfectly lovely.

Chris

[Neville]

Blagodariya moya edno premier priatelka .. Nevski :)

[Chris Shaw]

Now I know six words :) thank you

[Neville]

Hey, who's counting ..

[Papaya]

Prolet, it is the same word in Macedonian.
"пролет"
Don't you just love knowing more than one language?
The poem is beautiful and worthy of the title.

[Neville]

my word I neva knew that but yes, абсолютно & a big dobra den my friend .. Neville

[Papaya]

And a good day to you too 🙂

[Einstein Noodle]

fun with words and Neville ;) i have to be honest my friend .. the word Prolet doesn't quite do it .. it is one i have never heard before .. i think the Bulgarian roots infuse it with some romance and rowdy dancing hairy men, high leather boots and tall fur hats ... hmmmmm pro..............................let! prlet ..... prolllllllllllllleeeeeeeeet there is music in there somewhere my friend ... i will let it tumble around with me today ... may it will indeed set me feet to dancing ;) howeveer, taking the peak through your welcoming curtains ...i know you are dancing and excited with the best of prolet worshipers :))))))))))))))))
E.

[Neville]

Bless ya bruvva, or brat as we say in BG....& blagodarya as well sir :)

[Einstein Noodle]

Вашето посрещане :) today is a huge break in the weather .. temps may hit 70s and the rain mostly gone away ... Prolet is sprung ... :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Neville]

Ha ha that's the spirit.. you too my fine friend and poet :)))

[Onlyme]

The seasons are not just fleeting moments in time. That last a few weeks or months. But emotions, hearts and minds. That feel these weathering values more deeply.

[Neville]

Thank you dear Dawn.. another much appreciated visit and of course most welcome... N :)

[Cherrie]

Days growing longer, songbirds singing stronger
Prolet shifts the Sun. As the streaming northern breeze with each day looses teeth, and tender buds whisper of the arrival of Spring.

PS don't forget your coat that last tooth is sharp.

[Neville]

What a delight to find you here this very fine mane madam.. you got me smilin and the day has just begun... actually its past mid day but hey.. who's countin... :)

[barleygirl]

I hear you loud & clear! Living in close proximity to the Mexican border, we Californians are immersed in the Spanish language & I find "romance" languages to be much more lyrical than English. I love so many Spanish words & often use them in my writing, too. I like the way you explain your preference for the Bulgarian word by SHOWING instead of telling . . . glad you're enjoying spring in Bulgaria! (((NUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

Hey. my dear friend ....I hear you loud and clear and the lines are nowhere near enough separated to know what good a nug or two might dooo.......

[sette]

it is a new word for me to learn thank you my friend for this informative word and the romantic poem as always

[Neville]

Bless you dear sette... life in the Cafe is such an education, just you be careful...........N

[sette]

okay will do that

[Neville]

Please do.....