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

[Tina Kline]

Great vivid imagery of the cruel violent winter becoming a softer gentler spring. Great job.

[Marie Anzalone]

I love the subtle humor and the metaphor- thanks for the smile this morning. She really is trying to hold on tight this year, isn't she?

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

RIP winter... time for spirng to be reborn again... a very nice eulogy.

[Siddhartha]

filled with hope and joy...what's gone can't be undone...finding happiness in what's to come....a wonderfully positive piece...

[Sunflower/Sara Kendrick]

Very emotive work about the passing of winter and the welcoming of spring..Greatly enjoyed as I am absorbing the early flowers, budding and also blooming of trees...Thanks for stopping by, reading, and kind review of my work..Someday maybe I can create as lovely one as you..Sara

[Lily Mae]

The hope of spring is right around the corner. You penned this feeling well in your poem.. Your write with such beauty and magic. :) xx

[Doreen]

This is vivid and warm. I like this.

[Black Cat Fever]

Fantastic words and images describing the changing of the seasons. This is great!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Winter is coming to an end here, YEA!!! beautiful words that makes me have spring fever!!

[Brianna Brie]

Winter died screaming,
gripping its bed in madness;
cold, mocking, scornful
raging as it ripped the sheets of spring…

The above verse has such a violent voice, and then the reader is soothed with spring's voice. I enjoyed this much! Kudos...