Seasons - A collaboration of 5 seasoned poets

This poem is a collaboration of 5 great poets. They are, in order of the verse: Frieda P., Jack..., ShallimarRose, Kublakhan27, and Emma Joy

 

 

 

 

Seasons

 

 

 

The zephyrs sweetly scented air

colors the SPRING in my step

whispering to me on butterfly's breath

posies of poppies tickle my nose

emerald blue grass grows between my toes

 

my heart blooms in harmonious tune

to the magical brilliance of the season

 

 

Sun bleached cantatas of warming desire

heat beckons paradise whims

shade, neath a canopy tempers the fire

breathless as moments begin

hummingbird melodies, firefly sighs

vacation smiles embrace

 

crystalline beaches and tangerine skies

endless this SUMMER we trace

 

 

Sun sets soft on Golden pond

dappled colors falling

chimneys puff in early morn

November breezes calling

orange burns of browns and golds

 in auburn decorations

Summer apples baked to pies

windowsill  scent-sations

flickered hints of candlelight

the Foggy morning mist

 

whisper sounds of windblown leaves

when all are AUTUMN kissed

 

 

A majestic crunch orchestrates
a path of steel toes across
a toasted marshmallow bath
illuminated by domestic rainbows
laying out the way towards
a morphing of the road into
a land of trees decked out
in defiant green poised to write
an overture eliciting a soundtrack
of popcorn-emulating crackles

 

in a wood stove melting WINTER 
with nature's heated breath

 

 

 

The year sings its anthemed harmonics

bowed to the wiles of wind and sun,

its moods wrapped in a florescent palette

of seasonal commands - silent, instinctive,

shadows softly mysterious;

in the passing of bee-hummed sips

 

from the year's verdant well,

Nature closes its eyes - and sleeps 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Larry Dyson]

very nice collab ya'll..drawn to this section especially.."Sun sets soft on Golden pond

dappled colors falling

chimneys puff in early morn

November breezes calling



orange burns of browns and golds

in auburn decorations

Summer apples baked to pies

windowsill scent-sations

flickered hints of candlelight

the Foggy morning mist



whisper sounds of windblown leaves

when all are AUTUMN kissed
"

[shallimarRose]

Thank you Laury for reading and the nice review.. xo

[Jack...]

Thank you oh so much. The verse you highlighted was written by ShallimarRose.

[emmajoy]

Many thank yous, LAury.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you for that fabulous walk through nature. The music enhanced your words and it put a spring in my step. Thank you all for this beautiful creation.

[shallimarRose]

Thank you for reading.. I cannot hear the music it says error... shallimarRose

[Jack...]

Anne, your kind words are always loved by each of us. Thank you so much.

[emmajoy]

Your review is amazingly generous, thank you so much.

[Emerald Seas]

A wonderful compilation! A blend of so many talented writers (and friends). Loved it!

[shallimarRose]

ty Que'se xo

[Jack...]

Wow, she sneeks in for a peak again and this time gets 5 for the price of 1. Thanks so much my sweet friend. It is always a pleasant season when your green eyes view our work.

[emmajoy]

You're a poet/writer who always appreciates other people's efforts and that's such a generous trait. Thank you..

[Emerald Seas]

You're all so very welcome. I have no inner fire to write myself these days, but I haven't lost my ability to appreciate fine writing. :) this is a wonderful group effort!

[Jack...]

I have a lighter if you need...

[Emerald Seas]

Lol - flame thrower or a torch?

[Jack...]

Not on me, but i can get one.

[shallimarRose]

trying to light her fire are ya? lol OH Jack.. you devil you....

[Keith]

Wonderful write it touches all of the senses. Best WC morning here, a couple of gems from the Doc, a gorgeous piece from MSJewel and then this from the master. Thanks Jack.

[shallimarRose]

Keith did you have your coffee this morning? lol Jack did a fantastic job on pulling this all together for us with his great presentation. xp

[Keith]

OMG, I never read the collab bit. No time for the coffee, I read instead. Apologies & congrats to all of you, its already in my favourites. I was quickly reading what came thru overnight and not getting ready for work when I should. I usually wait until evening to comment, ......but this was so damned good! Pardon me while I go and hide under the coffee table.

[Jack...]

Keith, maybe a little more coffee is in order. :) Pretty cool don't you think? This was a fun project and a great collection of verses from these talented poets. Thanks so much my friend.

[emmajoy]

Laughing, i couldn't have written my few lines without coffee! Many thanks for your words, how kind.

[Pryde Foltz]

Ahhhh, Jack. That was lovely trip. Thank you.

[Jack...]

Pryde, I can only take a small part of the credit for this piece, 4 other wonderful poets were involved in this with me. I however, always appreciate you stopping by and leaving such kind words.

[Pryde Foltz]

Dream team, indeed. Well, great job all you.

[emmajoy]

Dreat Team .. i rather think we'll all like the read of that title.. thank you so much.

[SyberRose]

An exquisite presentation about the cyclicity of the seasons painted with the artistry of five different and beautifully gifted poets....Loved it...Rose:)

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Rose. I turned out pretty good don't you think? It was fun working with these other amazing poets.

[emmajoy]

So delighted you loved this chain of stanzas, Rose.. methinks the seasons inspire real feeings, don't you. Thank you.

[Rita L. Sev]

Each verse bears the signature of its author's voice, yet the voices harmonize so beautifully. I enjoyed each part, but I have to say that this line stood out:

a toasted marshmallow bath
illuminated by domestic rainbows

Great collaboration, All!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Rita. This is unique in the fact that each poet lives in a different part of the country and the world, so the seasons as they see them can be very different from what everyone else experiences.

[shallimarRose]

I had not even thought about that... True story... :)

[emmajoy]

Many thank yous for your generous and thoughtful review, As - think,the lone Brit, i feel really read moreMany thank yous for your generous and thoughtful review, As - think,the lone Brit, i feel really
delighted to be part of this post.

[Angi]

Beautifully done collaboration! I love all of your styles, this was a cool way to have all of your voices come together like this. Bravo! Angi~

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Angi. What a collection of poets, huh? Glad you liked this. I always appreciate your kind words on my page and now we can all enjoy them together.

[emmajoy]

What a wonderful review, thank you so much, Angi.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Amazing how so many different minds can come together and create something coheisive. I also like the way that you used seasons here, because even though each writer was penning a different one, we can see their own unique styles; the way they are different, but indeed quite similar. The final stanza was also a nice "summing up" of the piece. Very enjoyable!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Sarah. It was a fun project and a joy to work with these 4 amazing poets.

[shallimarRose]

I agree with Sarah.. I did not know about the fifth wheel when we wrote this. That final stanza really tied it all up in a nice big bow.. Great job Emma...xo

[emmajoy]

Thank you so much. Sarah, what a generous and thoughtful review.. and dont mean re. the final part. To follow the beautiful words of the other four writers was a pretty scare job!
And thank you, Shalimar Rose. :)

[shallimarRose]

Great job on the presentation Jack.. I think it turned out very well. I enjoy doing collaborative poetry it helps us grow as writers.... Thank you Freida, Kublakhan, and Emma Joy for agreeing to do this with me... Jack thank you doing this and for pulling it all together.. xo Rose

[Jack...]

I agree Rose. It was fun and it turned out great. And what a bargain...5 poets, one click.

[shallimarRose]

lol thats right...

[emmajoy]

Many thanks for inviting me to join this collaboration, it settles well on your shoulders, Jack.

[Sami Khalil]

I love it. What a great and awesome one. All splendid and magical. From the verdant fields , to the rhythmic hearts , the shapes of wind-blown leaves , the emotions blown on zephyr's wings...Bravo
In my library...:)

[shallimarRose]

Jack asked me to come answer comments too so Thank you Sami.. It was a pleasure working with them.. xo Rose

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. I know everyone appreciates your kind words this day.

[Sami Khalil]

You are most welcome...:)

[emmajoy]

Many thanks, Sami, you always, always give the most generous praise - and so sincerely, :)

[Sami Khalil]

Sincerely yours too friend ...You are welcome...:)