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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Comes forth the Spring in verdant glory, Time of Lent, of Easter's story, Greening of the Kansas plains, Begat of Eostre's birthing rains, Demeter unto to us does render, Fertile plains of natural splendor, Winter wheat from earth does waken, As newborn fawn, first steps are taken, Behold the vernal equinox, Night and day of equal clocks, Resurrection, flowers bloom, Comes forth the Spring, from Winter's tomb. Helios bakes the Kansas plains, Long since void of cooling rains, Summer's sun in cruel attack, Beating down on farmer's back, Cattle in the pond a cooling, Young boys catch sun perch a schooling, Lazy summer afternoons, In cool of night, the bullfrog croons, July the 4th, the big parade, Watch from the porch, pink lemonade, Fireflies, a wished for breeze, Cicadas sing night's symphonies. Vicissitudes of summer's flight, Wings of geese at frost's first bite, Pumpkins ripened on the vine, As hunter's moon, above does shine, Fiery blaze of autumn's glory, Portends Persophene's purgatory, Cornucopias of fruited plain, Bounties of Demeter's grain, Verdant valleys, rising mist, Sleeping flora by Helios kissed, As zephyr warms a cooling land, Last vestige of hot summer's hand. From Kansas plains, the autumn flees, Frost's crystal flakes kiss barren trees, Sans summer clothes, shed weeks ago, Before iced thrust, of winter's snow, On garden's path, God's palette faded, Landscape brown, and spirits jaded, Hued petals to the earth returned, Bright tints of life, the cold has spurned, Persophones to depths is taken, As mankind waits with faith unshaken, Within her arms, the primrose flowers, Rebirth of life, come springtime showers. I walk along a Kansas lane, Amidst the awe, doth gods ordain. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Mike, truely amazing imagery Vicissitudes of summer's flight, Wings of geese at frost's first bite, Pumpkins ripened on the vine, As hunter's moon, above does shine, Fiery blaze of autumn's glory, Portends Persophene's purgatory, Cornucopias of fruited plain, Bounties of Demeter's grain, Verdant valleys, rising mist, Sleeping flora by Helios kissed, As zephyr warms a cooling land, Last vestige of hot summer's hand. wow. stunning poem. beautifully written. WOW has my vote. "An abyss that lasted creation A circus complete with all fools Foundations that lasted the ages Then ripped apart at their roots" joy division |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
and I too have now walked this Kansas Lane.. and I too am awed by its beauty. thank you. exceptional writing jm |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This should be the 'official Kansas state poem'. I love it.  |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Your words are so inspiring to me...this piece gives us Nature in her unrestrained splendor, and your portrayal is pure and grand art. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
One of my favorites, Mike! I agree with Sharon, this should be the official state poem!  Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I love this poem, Mike...it is a strong and sensory look at lovely. It is a bravo!!! |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Great poem Mike, but where are the sonnets ?  |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
brian...appreciate the wow... thanks muchly. Janet Marie... yep... for being a flat state, Kansas has it strong points. thank you for the gracious reply. Ms. deVine... somehow I don't foresee myself as Kansas's poet laureate.. hehe thanks. Claire... *smile* thank you ever so much for your reply. Denise... come visit us here in Kansas anytime.. if that boss will let you have a day off or two... thanks. Martie... thank you for the gracious comment my friend. Munda... sonnet? *smile* appreciate your reply. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
mike you talent is unfathomable yuh |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
smiling here Walt.. I agree.. it is unfathomable... thanks for the comment. |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
WOW I was exhausted by the time I finished reading this poem, this was an incredible piece of art! Beautiful visuals, great wording, wowowowowow! one huge vote coming up for this awesome poem ~H |
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