Harbinger Of Summer

By Bradene

Wed, 04 Mar 2009
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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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Comments

Submitted by jennifer on
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

 

Submitted by Bradene on
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

Submitted by threeleafshamrock on
Lovely observation! A lot said in a few words! Very nice. Chris