Gaining New Perspective

Minute poem: rhyming verse form consisting of 12 lines of 60 syllables written in strict iambic meter. The poem is formatted into 3 stanzas of 8,4,4,4; 8,4,4,4; 8,4,4,4 syllables.

 

Gaining a New Perspective   A crocus blooms amidst the snow, its joy to show, in colors bright against drifts white. A Carolina Chickadee with joyful glee still flits about and leaves no doubt what seems a brutal winter storm can surely form a splendid view all fresh and new. By Sharon Miller Bolander    © 2008 Peggy Paris (All rights reserved)

  

Reviews

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

Beautifully done!

[Salvatore Buttaci]

Great job! Congratulations on your win!

Sal

[Tammy]

Spring, spring oh where are you.... Yeah I know that Winter has just begun but you poem has me longing for spring... Nice write, Sharon.

[Helena]

Ahhh Sharon, have you been inspired by your garden?
Crocus' are divine, one of my favorites!

Perfection this poem Sharon, sheer perfection!!

Hugs Helena

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Very beautifully penned. Thank you so much for sharing. Debileah

[Caitlin Nicole]

Really pretty! A great poem that successful gives hope using restricting format. You have obvious talent. Amazing job!