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A

Sneeze

to

Spring

It started with a sniffle one March morn’ When on my car that telltale film appeared And I knew well this coat it had not worn For overnight the gleam had disappeared The grasses and the grains had sprung to life A tease from leprechauns I do suspect So thick this film I’d need a carving knife To find that pristine wax now olive flecked The wheezing, sneezing found its way to me As in spring air the pollen count raged strong Though I’d professed to be allergy free Friends had predicted this might come along A strong immune will carry just so far For late in life hay fever can be born And not again will I wax my white car Till fall’s first frost has kissed summer’s last corn

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 1/4/2020 7:32:00 PM
Carolyn congrats on your win!;)
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Date: 6/15/2019 6:26:00 PM
Lovely, Carolyn. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 5/30/2019 6:20:00 PM
Very well penned; great imagery; enjoyed the peaceful read.
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Date: 5/16/2019 3:07:00 PM
Hi Carolyn: You have excelled in use of this form. My compliments!
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Date: 5/13/2019 8:40:00 AM
I came looking for your poetry as I was missing you. I don't know if hay fever has ever been given such honor! Enjoyed this fun piece. Blessings :)
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Date: 5/8/2019 8:11:00 PM
Just stopping by to say I miss you! Hope all is well my dear friend!
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Date: 5/6/2019 2:58:00 PM
Not seen you in a while. I hope you are ok.
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Date: 5/3/2019 5:07:00 AM
Love this Carolyn. Have missed you. I been here and then gone too. Sort of on again off again with health problems. Great stuff here. God Bless, JB
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 5/4/2019 7:49:00 AM
I'm with you and the on-and-off health issues. Hope you are well when I return to Soup so we can interact, Judy!
Date: 5/2/2019 1:27:00 PM
Hi Carolyn, have not seen you around and really miss your comments and making them! I suffer with hayfever almost constantly, it is obviously more rife at the change of every season, but has a lot has to do with pollution also. A delightful poem Carolyn and so true, I think hay-fever has become a world wide complaint! Blessings, Jennifer.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 5/4/2019 7:48:00 AM
I have a mild case of the sniffles from the pollen, but some people suffer terribly, Jennifer. I hope to be back on the Soup soon! Hugs, Carolyn
Date: 4/22/2019 10:42:00 AM
Aww, hope you are feeling better Carolyn. I'm not sure if I ever did have hay fever but if I had I didn't know it..lol Best wishes for win. Had a nice Easter...hoping you did as well...Hugs Charlie
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Date: 4/14/2019 8:31:00 PM
I do not suffer with hay fever, but I felt your pain. Or your wheezing and sneezing, I should say. A very descriptive, clever poem. Congratulations, Carolyn
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Date: 4/13/2019 1:11:00 PM
You made me laugh and wheeze and sneeze with you. The yellow dust is like hands on the clock for me to get out the Singular, and inhalers. Argh! Love spring but just want to breath. This was so fun and so true. Congratulations.
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Date: 4/13/2019 9:45:00 AM
When young I suffered not such allergies now that I am old I do. Your verses so wondrously crafted are a delight and a great description of one of Spring's hazards. A gem and a great fav, too.
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Date: 4/9/2019 6:28:00 PM
Just wanted to say hello while I am catching up here. And While i am here, CONGRATS for the win
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Date: 4/2/2019 4:06:00 AM
Back to congratulate you on your win Carolyn. I am trying to catch up...I lost my voice but am getting better slowly. I hope you are well hugs, Connie
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Date: 4/1/2019 9:36:00 PM
What a picture! :0... This is a cute and clever write Carolyn...in late spring where I am cotton from trees sticks to everything like snow :0...break out the antihistamine! :)
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Date: 3/26/2019 8:40:00 PM
I'm back with CONGRATS, Carolyn! Janice
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Date: 3/26/2019 8:39:00 PM
Wow, very creative, and perfect Iambic Pentameter! Loved your take on the theme. Yes, that pollen can be dreadful! Congratulations on your fine win! Hugs, Sandra
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 3/27/2019 9:52:00 AM
Thanks, Sandra. I had fun with this one. Wrote it very quickly.
Date: 3/26/2019 8:10:00 PM
what an unique take on the spring theme Carolyn we sure know when its here when we hear folk sneezing and the pollen is everywhere!:-( hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/26/2019 7:17:00 PM
oh this made me laugh , my car is parked under trees and looks covered this time of year as well, many congrats on your win dear Carolyn
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 3/27/2019 9:51:00 AM
So nice to see you back here, Francine. I'm not active here at the moment, but hope to return soon. Having some health issues.
Date: 3/26/2019 6:45:00 PM
Congratulations Carolyn! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. This contest was very tough to judge, well done my friend, Emile.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 3/27/2019 9:53:00 AM
Thank you, Emile. I do understand how hard it is to judge contests and am always grateful when I place in one.
Date: 3/26/2019 1:07:00 AM
awesome creativity, Carolyn. the cute story telling in rhyme was just perfect. oh boy, i will never catch up here.
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Date: 3/24/2019 10:10:00 PM
Oh, that darn hay fever. Your pen is overflowing with excellence. Great write, Carolyn. Best wishes for a win. Charlie
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Date: 3/24/2019 9:01:00 AM
carolyn, wow... this delightful piece on spring glides despite the pollen invasion which i am so allergic to...thanks likewise for your fulfilling 'green' challenge!.. huggs
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Date: 3/24/2019 4:19:00 AM
Your poem is a work of delightful creativity, Carolyn. All seasons, even the ones we love most,visit with unwanted 'gifts'. Luckily I don't suffer from such allergies, though the rest of my family all do! Hope you are keeping well. Hugs // paul
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