Breathing spring

For those who have suffered at the hand of winter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter died screaming,

gripping its bed in madness;

cold, mocking, scornful

raging as it ripped the sheets of spring…

 

Now soft prayers of lilies

mourn its bitter passing

with a fragrance of anise and jasmine,

as gentle breezes dance in daylight…

She stands at winter’s grave

with indigo forget-me-nots;

a smile dancing there, breathing spring,

feeling softer slumbers lull her eyes.

 

Reviews

[light and ashes]

A magnificent and beautiful poem. With a fantastic message that touches the reader. A pleasure to read :] Thanks for sharing

[GlamGirl]

Coming from a kid in Vermont who hates to be cold, I can strongly relate to this poem. Winter can be a witch.
Great write!

[Robin]

such a cascade of emotion through scent and color that calms into vernal bliss .

'soft prayers of lilies' - nice

[Katannaism]

The equinox is a beautiful thing. This expresses the change of seasons beautifully. From the cold winter to fresh spring. Lovely.

[Crayon]

I love personifiyng the seasons ^.^ It's beautiful and haunting at the same time. I think that the image of spring standing at the grave is stunning. Amazing :)

[ice]

This is a very beautiful poem, well deserving of first prize in the
"Hope Springs Eternal" contest...conrats Craig...well done

[Dushyant Thadani]

This is just such beautiful imagery. Very beautiful write on seasons. You love spring don't you. Its an amazing write. Great job.

[LA Lorena]

Lovely imagery here! All seasons have their pleasures and beauty, but nothing signifies rebirth quite like the early stages of a new spring. Hope yours is in full bloom shortly!

[SageMusic]

Lovely imagery. Spring, with her rebirth and renewal, always brings hope with it. What a great way to wake up this morning!

[Valentine]

Everyone seems to view the changing seasons a bit differently..as a painter, I find pleasire in painting them all for each have natural beauty..Kathie