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Sprigs of Spring

 

If I could sing a sprig of spring,

put music to your step

I’d sing the songs that love birds sing

while nestled in their nest

 

If I could brew the morning dew

and quench your thirsty soul

I’d smile one grand or maybe two,

my love for you to show

 

If I could ask the ocean vast

to keep your hopes afloat

I’d be the man tied to the mast

to hear those siren notes

 

If I could slow the river flow,

draw curtains ‘round your world

I’d set the clock for ‘never know’

no need for hands that twirl

 

If I could buy a clear blue sky

and hang it in your room

I’d frame it with a cherry pie

for later to consume

 

If I could start a flower mart,

put roses in your hands

I’d sell the ones to stop the heart

of this old poet man

 

If I could board as king and lord,

stow mem’ries in your hold

I would enlist a Roman horde

and guard them as if gold

 

 

 

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  • Intwine
    June 11, 2007

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    LOVE the mythology reference a well deserved gold as always. keep them coming, I'll keep reading.


  • Redstormy gold member
    April 23, 2007

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    lovely

    If I could slow the river flow,

    draw curtains ‘round your world

    I’d set the clock for ‘never know’

    no need for hands that twirl



    Leo you are such a romantic... beautifully written


  • myrataal silver member
    April 14, 2007
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    Congratulations on the Gold!

    Ah Leo, well deserved! I am proud of you.

    Love
    Myra


  • Barb Davidson silver member
    April 12, 2007

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    Spring has something so special about it and you seem to have captured the best of it here.. lovely Leo

    Barb


  • galfalfa gold member
    April 2, 2007

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    Little wonder this took gold, its a breath of fresh air...
    Adored this, "If I could brew the morning dew

    and quench your thirsty soul"

    That's exactly what the dew does to me...actually mornings and Spring

    Enjoyed this one,

    galfalfa


  • Viyanna Rosemarie silver member
    March 29, 2007

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    congratulations on the gold for this contest. such a beautiful poem you have penned here. thank you for sharing it with me today. viyanna rosemarie


  • Denierim
    March 29, 2007
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    Definately one of my favorite poems of springs and well worthy of the gold. This is a very beautiful piece and it brought a smile on my face which I respect a lot. Reading this while the sun shines in bright and clear... Just what I needed after getting out of work


  • bethan-gaze
    March 29, 2007

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    An unbelievably gorgeous picture emerging here with this glorious tribute to Spring .... bring it on! Congrats on the gold!


  • Touchof1der silver member
    March 29, 2007
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    Now this is poetry worth reading! Oh what a joy to savor your words here. Such a smooth flow and the rhyming scheme is so well penned... nothing here to stammer over. Simply superb! Thank you for taking the time and effort to enter my contest. Good luck!
    ♥ Touchof1der


  • poetryality silver member
    March 22, 2007

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    Rhyme Master

    This made me smile from beginning to end. I feel the freshness, the fever, the love... For some reason this stanza abounds in my heart;

    "If I could slow the river flow,
    draw curtains ‘round your world
    I’d set the clock for ‘never know’
    no need for hands that twirl"


    To stop time for the love of anything, whether it be Spring or one you hold dear is the greatest hope. If only! This is a refreshing writ. It spins off the tongue like a little kids top. Brilliant! i wish you the best in this challenge.


    Always ♥

    Renee


  • pen-inhand
    March 21, 2007

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    Wow this reminds me of Robert Frost, his style of works. This peice is amazing. Grand flow in a sing song way. A feel good poem with so much heart. Absolutly beautiful! Kelly Embarassed


  • peperminty889
    March 20, 2007

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    reminds me of a lulliby i used to hear when i was much younger, even tho now, strangely enough, i cant even remember who sang it to me... its weird how you dont remember the important things even tho i guess who sang a lulliby isnt very important lol anyway... this gives me a great feeling of spring, and green, my favorite color!!!!!! a beatiful write, and a beatiful read.
    ~guacamolly


  • acqua
    March 20, 2007
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    what a lovely, caring poem, it has a romantic bounce to its Springtime givings, giving it a special wondrously delightful song like quality and I wish you much luck in the contest and thanks for this!


  • waydownuponjoy
    March 20, 2007
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    Very touching ...

    Your poem flows along with a nice rhythm while sharing some loving thoughts. It's always nice to read poems of this nature and especially when they are penned a person who can share them with such honesty and openess. Very sweet and good luck in the contest. joy


  • frajilharte
    March 20, 2007
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    lovely

    beautiful love poem that includes notes of spring


  • Asdzaa Nadleehe
    March 20, 2007
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    ahh the joys of what spring can bring..lovely write..
    thank you for sharing


  • Poetic Obscenity
    March 20, 2007
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    so very beautiful..it's just wow..it makes me love spring..te he he..<333

    ~*~*~IvoRy~*~*~


  • Poet of Dreams
    March 20, 2007
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    very beautiful. I do not write many nature poems myself, more of an emotional guy. but i have done a few. this is very good. i enjoyed reading it. good luck in the contest

    Good Write and God Bless
    The Unrequited Writer
    Ben b.


  • grannyeri gold member
    March 20, 2007

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    Lovely photo, poem puts one at ease and feeling good. With the snow that's falling her just now, this is like a breath of fresh air. LOL


  • heartnsoul
    March 20, 2007
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    Dear Leo,
    How you can tug on those heart strings. Then fashion them with a wondrous bow of ...sighing... A wonderful song of spring. Fresh, light, airy and ready for spring.I do think you've garnered a gold with this one.
    ~Michelle~

  • Amanda 88
    March 20, 2007

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    Wondeful

    It was a great ,wondeful poem!!!!!! You spoke alot about love and you showed alot of emtions!!!! great job!!!!! I really like it!


  • myrataal silver member
    March 20, 2007

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    Wondrous Work, Leo ...

    evergreen thoughts as fresh as spring itself ... and between the lines eternal love speaks its heart. Thank you for submitting a poem as lovely as the picture you've posted.


  • Regenhart
    March 20, 2007
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    wonderful

    "If I could buy a clear blue sky

    and hang it in your room

    I’d frame it with a cherry pie

    for later to consume"

    (^^) how sweet that girl is one lucky girl




  • Mari Goes gold member
    March 20, 2007
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    Would you really or is all just blah blah blah
    This is an amusing, refreshing (warming is a better term maybe) and Spring-like-indeed poem
    Can't wait for Winter be completely gone, while waiting I enjoy Spring poems like this one

  • bebacksoon
    March 20, 2007
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    this is just lovely Leo. good luck in the contest

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