Green Blush (A Spring Poem)

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Alwye

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In the space between moments

0 posted 2009-04-29 08:21 PM

And winter secedes from this landscape…

In each kiss of silvery sun
Spring breathes her green blush into the earth.

Intrepid caterpillars crinkle and release…
crinkle and release…
slowly inching forward on dewy boughs
knowing their destiny is to eat
grow strong
and fly.

Tiny buds grow fat with anticipation
then crack and burst
releasing the eager flittering leaves
that yearn to be tickled by the wind.

Tree branches stretch skyward
like gleeful children’s arms,
thrusting their flower-laden fingers
into an endless pool of blue.

Chiming laughter of lovers and friends
rings softly on front lawns,
in splashes of cool shade,
and spreads like a happy rumor
through my neighborhood.

~*Krista Botterill*~

"Creating yourself is a spiritual act." ~ Susan Vreeland

WTBAKELAR

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1 posted 2009-04-29 08:32 PM

I'll buy that.

As We put away our winter coats and break out the shorts, I too look so forward to digging in the dirt, mowing the lawn, planting new flowers, and sweating over all of it.

Thanks for a very beautiful and picturesque poem.

Tracey

Robert E. Jordan
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2 posted 2009-04-29 08:32 PM

Yo dear Alwye,

I like your intrepid caterpillars, just eating away at the foliage. Then, of course there’s the all important silk worm.

Love Bobby

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

3 posted 2009-04-29 08:46 PM

Alwye - bye bye winter, hello spring. Nice write...

BC

Alwye

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In the space between moments

4 posted 2009-04-29 08:47 PM

I live in Minnesota and it has been a very long, very harsh winter, so I couldn't help basking in the glory of spring.

Earth Angel
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5 posted 2009-04-29 10:32 PM

Hi, Alwye! ~ Long time no read! ~ But this one certainly makes up for lost time! lol

You truly capture the blush of spring. ~ The freshness and joy of a burgeoning new world!
I doubt I will ever be able to look at a caterpillar inching its way along without thinking of your words ~ "crinkle and release ~ crinkle and release..."

Giving you a happy spring hug,

EA

Marchmadness
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6 posted 2009-04-30 01:31 AM

Very enjoyable view of spring, Alwye,
Ida

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7 posted 2009-04-30 07:38 PM

Great observation of spring....love the leaves that yearn to be tickled by the wind...made me smile..thank you...

Goldenrose.

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vandana

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8 posted 2009-04-30 07:39 PM

nice read

Chalmette Guy
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9 posted 2009-05-01 08:57 AM

"Tree branches stretch skyward
like gleeful children’s arms,
thrusting their flower-laden fingers
into an endless pool of blue."

You can create such a vivid picture with a unique phrasing.

And this brings feelings reeling through my head:
"Chiming laughter of lovers and friends
rings softly on front lawns,
in splashes of cool shade,
and spreads like a happy rumor
through my neighborhood."

I enjoy reading you.

suthern

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10 posted 2009-05-01 10:56 AM

Chiming laughter of lovers and friends
rings softly on front lawns,
in splashes of cool shade,
and spreads like a happy rumor
through my neighborhood.

Simply delightful to read! *S*

Mark Bohannan
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In the winds of Cherokee song

11 posted 2009-05-07 02:57 PM

I have always enjoyed the way you pay attention to nature and then bring it to us. ( still have the autographed one ) I especially liked the following .....
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Intrepid caterpillars crinkle and release…
crinkle and release…
slowly inching forward on dewy boughs
knowing their destiny is to eat
grow strong
and fly.
********************************************

Beautiful write and a pleasure to see your name in here again.

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