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In Fallen Snow I See the Coming of the Spring

In fallen snow I see the coming of the Spring. Through branches bare in Winter's grip I hear the gentle cooing of the dove and taste the flowers' nectar that bees sip On icy roads too slippery to pass or bridges treacherous to even dare I spot a blade or two of hardy grass and stubborn moss for which I say a prayer In January hope seems frozen stiff but February sees a spell of rain Come March the sun can even bring a whiff of hyacinth or lily in the plain... So bundle up in Sunshine's latest style for Spring's now thawing 'neath your frozen smile Iambic Pentameter

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Date: 1/9/2020 6:11:00 PM
Such an uplifting message to read in early January. Some great descriptions of winter iciness and the faint hope of spring making its inexorable return. Love your Shakespearean sonnet in all its precision and nature-loving glory, and especially the smile twist at the end. Great write, Gershon, I look forward to reading more ~ John
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/9/2020 6:26:00 PM
Thank you so much for your in-depth comment and for you enthusiasm, John! Your spirited words have given me a real lift this evening! Best wishes, Gershon
Date: 1/9/2020 7:50:00 AM
I love seeing a daffodil pushing through the snow! This poem reminded me of that.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/9/2020 2:38:00 PM
As for Alan Sherman: 'Customers can salami coming through the rye! :) gw
Date: 1/8/2020 3:28:00 PM
One of your best to date Gershon. Funnily enough I was thinking the very same thought myself over the past few days. Spring is my favourite season. Excellently written a FAVE. Ron :)
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/8/2020 5:17:00 PM
Thank you so much, Ron. Certainly not too early to have Spring on the mind! Deeply appreciate your faving the poem. Warm! wishes. :) Gershon
Date: 1/8/2020 1:09:00 PM
When I lived in NJ, I can remember seeing these little signs of life peering through the snow. How heartwarming it was to see them and remember spring would soon arrive. Your sonnet has perfect IP meter and you've given us some uplifting images. Well done! This would be a good entry for the sonnet contest. Hugs, Carolyn
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/8/2020 5:16:00 PM
Thank you for your generous evaluation of this sonnet and its iambic pentameter. Much appreciated. And thank you for the tip about the contest too. Warm wishes, Carolyn! ~ Gershon

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