Arise!
Awake!
Stretch forth your frozen limbs.
The winter's rest has ended.
Rise up!
Rejoice!
Gone are the blankets of downy snow,
But in their place comes glistening sunshine.
Be glad!
Bloom!
Release your clustered blossoms
Heavenward towards exultant warmth.
Rise gratefully with the spring
And behold summer's glee.
If nature must follow then so must we.
Author notes
I wrote this because I veiw nature as one of the greatest teachers. It is easy to get stuck in a rut of coming home and staying inside but nature is just waiting outside to teach us new lessons and how to truly feel happiness. 
Written May 15th, 2004
A contest entry
- teacher, teacher, I declare ...... (Contest for new members in May) by AP Greeters.
300 points, ended June 2, 2004, 25 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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Very asture write.
I have to say that I agree with you and often find nature to be my best inspiration. I think the way you did this was really unique and it makes you sit up and notice what is around you. That is the astute nature of observation. -
I have to agree with my fellow greeters. While I appreciate the slant you've put on this, it really doesn't meet criteria. I did enjoy it though.
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Nope, I accepted the Mother poem, but this is just a bit too far left of centre. But, up there for thinking, as they say, and a nice poem. Why not have another go, there is still time. Dave.
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Unofrtunately although you have explained your reasons for submitting this piece into the contest I agree with Tina, doesn't fit criteria close enough.
A clever concept and wonderfully expressed
Take care
Hayley xx -
Classic style and content! I'm impressed with the form, and I DO understand the slant and metaphor of how nature teaches us. However, the criteria specifically wants a formal education teacher that influenced. Sorry...try again.
Warmly, CookieZeal -
I must agree with gemini on this one. It is a great poem, and an interesting concept on this contest, but it doesn't really fit the criteria of what we were looking for. I'd love to see what else you could come up with - you have plenty of time.
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It certainly is a beautiful poem but I'm sorry it does not fit the contest criteria - please consider entering another within the contest guidelines.
Thank You
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Interesting spin on the contest, but it definately is borderline since the criteria asked (in part) "Tell us why he or she is your favorite".....now, since most people think of Mother Nature...
...you never know.
I like the form used, and the exclamation of words brings to mind the snappy smells and colours of spring.
Welcome to Allpoetry, and good luck with the contest
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Hmmm... I never thought of the teacher being as anything but a person... I like what you did with this
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That was fantastic. I love how you have everything awakening after the long winter's rest. Very creative and really awesome. I enjoyed reading it alot.
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good job this piece is very good!
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