A Spring Ode of Hope

Inner realization and joy knowing the winter cold is ebbing away and Spring is coming to stay.r

A Spring Ode of Hope

 

Hues within multi-ribbon catches,

Sunset flames adorn highest branches.

Chickadee-serenades are stirring.

Crescent Haloes,

A sapphire yearning.

Firmament full of Cornelian Patches,

Lustrous dreams of reality flashes.

Colors of meaning,

All adorning.

Living hope rings early morning.

World within Catches glory without.

Grande coalesce to future route.

Kathy Van Kurin

April, 2019

Author's Note

I suppose most people by now know about my view of life..well I am very interested in what this poem means to you. Thank you so much for your personal input. Another thing, ideas about how to make it better?

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

A cascade of brilliant colors in this one. I think the poet is emphasizing them to capture the emergence of new life in the spring season. Spring is the season of new hope, the time of resurrection from the tomb of winter. The last lines indicate a coalescence of within with without, a metaphor for the possibilities of the spirit, as reflected by nature.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

John the Baptist,
Youv'e thought it through..I really love that..'resurrection from the tomb of winter.' I have many shirt tail relatives that live in really cold places they and others just can't wait for winter to melt away into Spring. We need color and light and warmth and nurture. You have spoken well.
Thanks so much and blessings,
Kathy

[Stella Armour]

Lovely Kathy, for me this spring poem is a message of continuance, of hope and blessings ...

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Stella Amour,
You know I agree with you and particularly concerning hope. Yes after the long and dark days of winter it is precious to see hope in all the beauty of Spring and I surly wish that for you.
Bless you,
Kathy

[Stella Armour]

You are very kind Kathy ... thank you

[Amada]

Kathy Van Kurin ma'am
This is the best thing I have read today tough I have paucity of time to read all your writings. But I think this is best.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Rahul Bakolia,
What a nice word gem you have sent my way! It is enjoyable to enjoy the thoughts of others in pieces of writing, prose etc. Of course who does not like to share thoughts on others viewpoints within their work. I appreciate your thoughts very much!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Amada]

Ahhh..... Thank you so much ma'am 😊 😊 😊, good morning

[MCS]

As a painter I appreciate the rich colour palett. Beautifully woven piece. Thank you :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

MCS,
Oh my you are a painter. It takes planning and patience to find the right balance and the right message relayed in a piece of art work. I am excited for you as your work continues to bring joy and an opportunity for creativity. Oh we need inspiration and creativity...all in differing ways. so cool and thanks bunches for reading.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Robert Trakofler]

I must of read this at least twenty times the things you see in a sunrise go way beyond this bunny's eyes but it was very nice seeing them from your prisms... the sapphire yearning is lovely and the absorbing the spectrum a lovely sentiment my favorite is the last two lines pure gold

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Bad Bunny, I really found your use of the phrase; 'seeing them from your prizms' to be so right on! We all are so needy for joy and hope and inspiration. We are stagnant without it. This is actually a common human trait in all people. We all need it I think. It's cool to think you found something fun and something to identify with from your own personal standpoint and personality in above poem I love it when people do that.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Tabby Mac]

I just love how you beautifully string words together and make a symphony with them. My mind dances with this poem from all the vivd pictures that flow through my mind as I read it.
"Sunset flames adorn highest branches"
That line alone catches my brain on fire! I love to read your work! I aspire to invoke as much feeling in my work as you. It truly is inspiring! Love this one!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tabby Mac,
Don't we look for the glory! Not maybe realizing tht what is missing is hope and light. Light brings out color and color inspires. Your review inspired me too. You have a very talented way with writing and I know that you will continue to find more and more joy in your work. Happy spring Tabby!

[Tabby Mac]

HAPPY SPRING!! Light is soooo beautiful!

[Paul Bell]

Winter is now over the horizon, layers of clothes are coming off.
Birds are making nests. New life is in the air. Don't know why, but I still look over my shoulder.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Paul Bell,
Has it been a harsh winter where you are? Here it has been a great deal of ongoing rain..flooding. Our area not to bad but for the time being things are due to dry out. Rain is good though..we do need it. I sure enjoy watching birds gathering materials for their nesting. We had a pair in out garden taking dried stems and vines from last years beans. Funny and fun to watch.
Bless you and spring is really here.
Kathy

[Paul Bell]

We didn't get snow as such. It just seemed to stay dark longer.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

I think that darkness is hard on people and we are just aching for the longer periods of light. Take care dear writing friend.

[andrew mitchell]

Hibernation is over, one awakens to spring inhaling life once more. nicely put Kathy.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Andrew Mitchell,
Hibernation is ebbing away. I'll take it! Today has been another rainy cool April day readying for Easter refreshing!
Thank you for giving some of your time and thoughtful reading and commenting.
Blessings,
Kathy

[h d e rushin]

I am always grateful for those who "analyze and find meaning and beauty" ; since the change of seasons is so obscenities-driven in the Midwest where I live. It snowed last Sunday and today it's 70 degrees. The tulips and the blackberries cant fathom sun from the rancor of chill long enough to be free to bloom. I read through the entire poem and did not even notice the rhyme scheme.....my bad....but beauty is like that isn't it? It never really takes us by surprise....We are just surprised when it takes us// beautifully written....dana

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Whoa..midwest is no picnic and the winters can last so long. Just when you think season is turning it finds it wants to go back again. I have a lot of family in the midwest. My imediate family decided to relocate from northern Minnesota. So yea..beauty can be standing at our side but not always looking...thanks so very much for your terrific words. It's cool to get a little ray of sunshine!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Alfred Kukitz]

Filled with dreams that echo to the heavens. Simply beautiful!

regards,
al

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Alfred,
I truly appreciate that you found something good. I was trying to write a inner reality of emotion-hope-joy being pulled in from outward beauty and then being released again.
If tha makes sense.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Pete]

great stuff Kathy. one of my favorites of yours i think. hope springs eternal. every day is a new birth and seasons are especially cherished because we've gone through dark and cold to finally emerge in warmth and light. this is the essence of life. without hope, precious colors and a new season we are lost. taking place right now as i look out my window and most importantly in our hearts ... :)

Colors of meaning,

All adorning.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Pete,
I wondered if this was making sense to most people. It is so encouraging to receive reviews which express an identifying or understanding...Thanks loads! I am humbled by your review. Thanks and blessings,
Kathy