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Heart Crafted Poems - 2023

Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "Spring has sprung"
Musing of an old man

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Comment from Bill Schott
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This poem, Spring has Sprung, allows that the subtleties of environment wink in and out of our conscious awareness until, at last, the season is recognized and celebrated. Nice.

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 09-Jan-2023
    Bill, thank you!
Comment from Anne Johnston
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What a beautiful poem, describing how spring comes gradually and silently. Now that we are in January, our thoughts drift towards spring, and a new beginning.

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
    Anne, I appreciate your words,thanks.
reply by Anne Johnston on 10-Jan-2023
    You are welcome
Comment from zanya
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The poem opens with a striking image of the passage of time in winter -with the swift change from winter effectively conveyed after the couplet -a poem to make us long for the onset of Spring

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
    Zanya,thank you so verymuch!
Comment from harmony13
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I liked how the author's words led up Spring! The words were descriptive,
expressed with details and were creative. I thought about winter when
when I lived in NY and I couldn't wait for it to end! The poem flows and
connects well. The artwork is lovely and compliments the words of this
poem.

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
    Thanks harmony!
Comment from amahra
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Wow, Spring poems already? I really loved the poem and the artwork you chose. We haven't had much of a winter here in Maryland, but in some parts that were hit with blizzards, I suppose an early spring would be welcome.

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
    Smiles back!
Comment from ESOSTINE
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The arrival of Spring as penned down was very creative and descriptive. I found the way Winter gave way to Spring quite interesting. The imagery of days as represented by 'pages of calendar' added extra colour to the work, masterly done. Great job. Thanks for sharing your creativity, and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
    Esostine, thank you so very much!
Comment from lancellot
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Ah, this is a very nicely written free verse. I like the overall feel of the poem. This may sound strange but combined with the presentation, it actually feels like you wrote this sitting outside during Spring

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
    Thank you,Sir!
Comment from June Sargent
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Oh, I wish it were March 21! It's not far off, but I'm anxious to see the birds aplenty snd feel the darkness shrink away. Nicely written tribute to spring!

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
    June, thank you! I too am counting the days.
Comment from Dawn Munro
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I think you captured the essence of Spring with your final stanzas, but I enjoyed all of this lovely poem...
Wow:
"The darkness began shrinking away
while dawns became far brighter.
Then birds aplenty came flocking over
and I saw a bee teasing greening clover.

Best of luck in the contest.
It was when the breeze settled
just past the ides of March
the calendar page had fluttered
over once more to March twenty-one."

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
    Thank younDaw. 🙏🙏🎶🌹
reply by Dawn Munro on 08-Jan-2023
    You are very welcome.
Comment from Wendy G
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A well written free verse documenting the progressing awareness of the arrival of spring. The use of the calendar at both beginning and end was cleverly done. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
    Wendy! I appreciate your validation as your Fall season is on the horizon.