©John
Edwards
Hope arrives dressed
in the color green
to rid shivering roots
of their frosted caps.
A gentle wind sings
a hallelujah song
of winter’s end.
Its echo flirting
with new born leaves.
In an ancient celebration
trees dance among the moss
thanking spring for its
warm kiss upon their limbs.
©Susie Clevenger 2012
John Edwards graciously gave permission
to use a selection of his photographs for inspiration for our writing.
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14 comments:
These are my favorites:
"Its echo flirting
with new born leaves"
"thanking spring for its
warm kiss upon their limbs"
I love the idea of Hope dressed in green - it is such a hopeful colour, reminding us of the good in nature.
Ah - very pretty poem that really suits the picture, but suits green too. That warm kiss just lovely. k.
aw! the trees give thanks to spring for a warm kiss on their limbs. LOVE that!
also, i like that weird font you have there, susie. slightly ransom-note-ish :)
what a beautiful photo, however, the images you have created with your words is even better!
Beautiful! I love the way you guided us with hope and the beauty of green~
It was stunning to read and embrace!
Green is my favorite color... :D
very nice Susie, feels like the image, love the last stanza
Lovely share Susie ~
Specially the last stanza...warm kiss upon their limbs ~
Beautiful. Trees dance! Their limbs have been kissed. Glorious, and it belongs in a movie.
Love the idea of...
"Its echo flirting
with new born leaves."
...winter's echo...
Such great imagery, Susie!
LOVE this!
♥
You and the picture pair up for a lovely melody on the change of seasons, Susie. Enjoyed it much.
I think your words more than do justice to the picture, Susie. That last verse is just perfect. Thank you so much. John
You truly have a gift Susie, beautifully written. Love the image too.
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