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Harbinger Of Summer

Posted by Bradene on March 4, 2009 - 15:48
from the ABC set Nature's Glory

Through rotting vegetation
the Sweet Violet shoots,
thrusting up its pretty head
above the living roots,
through last years leafy moulds
and Jack-by-the hedge,
its velvet petals unfold,
heralding Summer’s pledge …

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jennifer | March 4, 2009 - 15:54

Ok, I now think that 'Spring' was a bad choice...it was so lovely up til yesterday, and now it's pee-ing down again!

So optimistic, very Romantic poet of you! Lovely poem!

J x

Bradene | March 4, 2009 - 16:05

It's been beautiful in Grantham today, I was in my conservatory earlier and the sun through the glass was really warm. Glad you like the little ditty. Val x

Nathan Bednarek | March 4, 2009 - 23:09

A short and sweet little poem! We, the abctonians, need a bit of cheering up sometimes and your poem does just that! ;-)

Again, a lovely poem. Well done.

Nathan x

threeleafshamrock | March 10, 2009 - 19:10

Lovely observation! A lot said in a few words! Very nice.

Chris