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Solstice in the Spring
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Solstice in the Spring |
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Sunshine
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Solstice in the Spring I’ve never written of solstice in the spring, possibly because Easter tends to take up and pass over, and even though I have spoken of potential planting, have ruminated over ponderous thoughts of growth [of potential, love, life] and diminution [of snow, rain, gray days] I’ve never written of solstice in the spring. I’ve written of summer, winter, even fall has seen the leaf of pages spent holding my scribbling, still, I wonder why? Had I been far too busy in my past lives, or was I just feeling buried under the burdensome of nothing yet warm enough to sprout thought? But then, I have never written of certain faults that I own, and I have never shared special confidences known only to me and thee… and I haven’t ridden a horse in years… nor worn high heels in a bejeweled gown… and I’ve never written of solstice in the spring. I wonder when that will change. © KRJ 11 March 2010 [This message has been edited by Sunshine (03-12-2010 04:13 PM).] |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I love the way the vernal equinox is juxtaposed against the solstices of summer and winter, a dynamic tension between the beginnings of seasons, and what those seasons bring in their endless cycles. The repetition is very effective, especially when the poet pauses to wonder if she'll finally make that change, and there is irony here, since the solstices of winter and summer pervade the mood of the poem! Very effective, and a most enjoyable read, Sunshine! Thanks for the poem, -- Art [This message has been edited by gilead (03-12-2010 06:50 PM).] |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Effective use of repetition throughout the piece but what most got me was the final stanza. Something for me to learn here. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie...though it is not here yet, your anticipation in this poem is part of what spring is all about. When we anticipate spring, we anticipate new beginnings in so many ways. You bloom too. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Sunshine it's high time you wrote it I'll look forward to reading it. Take care. Lindsay |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
Love the way you write. Good reading. Billie C. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
oh Karilea, it's good to be back and read your words again....you have always been one of my favourite poets here.....I love this poem, and the repetition is effective....I love your wisdom in this  Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..indeed..these calming words again..Sunshine's..works every time..thanks ..spiros ------------- |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And she wonders...Sunshine does, you know, at what you saw, took away, or even might have felt for the moment... but she is pleased... for Spring is close, close... I know, because the Tulips told me so.   Thank you to all who have read, even if you haven't responded. That's okay. That's the way poetry is meant to be. |
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