Rich's Unconventional Ode
by
Richard Reed Jr
copyright 04-29-2008
Age Rating: 10 to 127
The lady shows up fashionably late
In a red silk silver threaded brocade
She walks through the woods her finery on parade
Long was the wait its worth is beyond debate
Greenery covers the back yard again
Bushes adorned with red and gold flowers
A gust of wind blows poof, blossoms like showers
Scattered about her oboe's sweet refrain
Everywhere lovers each with a ring
Expecting exchanges to bring them bliss
Carriages marriages magical breezes that kiss
Her entrance a flourish which we applaud, spring
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Yea SPRING! Yea Richard! You invigorated this best of seasons that truly does come in like a lion stirring up the water in the bay. Having spent one entire day this week bouncing about a south texas ranch looking for birds I have had the full impact. Seeing a fledging bald eagle poke his/her head from the giant nest called "home" topped it all. Then I read your refreshing and delightful poem! Thanks, Richard. You have done it again and again and again and ag..... dale
Lovely, as always. Spring in MD this year has been glorious, and you have certainly captured its splendor. Love's in the air as we all rejoice once again at the coming of this beautiful season. xo.............Juney
I didn't think she was ever going to show herself. I've been peeking from behind the curtain, for far too long, this year. Hasta to the cold and dreary damp.
Give me sounds, and smells, and sights, and touches, and Spring has, indeed, returned. Something is "jiggling" at my memory as I read this, but nothing substantial wanted to appear. And I've chased the ghosts of Winter, now, for at least this one more year. ^^
Hey, Rich!
Fascinating! The whole poem an extended metaphor.
The colors and images practically swamp the senses. This is really good. Not perfect (who is?), a bit of work with the punctuation would improve things a bit and the fourth line is a bit weak (listen to me, I sound like an old school teacher!) Interesting stanza pattern--I've seen you use this before, mais non? At any rate, nothing to be ashamed of--just more good stuff!
Best,
Wayne
Welcome !
