Ode to Spring
a tribute to my favorite season22 total reviews
Comment from estory
This isn't really in an ode form; these are rhymed couplets in a regular meter. Odes are in a more narrative format, often rhyme less, more like a conversation with yourself. However, the images are bright, colorful, the meter is upbeat, framing the theme, it is in that pastoral romantic celebration of nature that was the theme of so many classic odes. I would read Coleridge's Frost at Midnight, Wordsworth's Tintern Abbey, or Keats' masterpiece, Ode on a Grecian Urn to get a sense of the form and the style possibilities of the ode form. estory
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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This isn't really in an ode form; these are rhymed couplets in a regular meter. Odes are in a more narrative format, often rhyme less, more like a conversation with yourself. However, the images are bright, colorful, the meter is upbeat, framing the theme, it is in that pastoral romantic celebration of nature that was the theme of so many classic odes. I would read Coleridge's Frost at Midnight, Wordsworth's Tintern Abbey, or Keats' masterpiece, Ode on a Grecian Urn to get a sense of the form and the style possibilities of the ode form. estory
Comment Written 25-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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True, this is not a TRUE Ode, but the prompt gave no specific directions. Nevertheless, I appreciate your taking the time to comment and make suggestions. Rod
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
A lovely, fresh and charmingly metered and rhymed ode to spring. Your verse is uplifting, with instant appeal, my favourite stanza for imagery and fun -#4. Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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A lovely, fresh and charmingly metered and rhymed ode to spring. Your verse is uplifting, with instant appeal, my favourite stanza for imagery and fun -#4. Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 24-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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Thank you so much, Debbie, for the kind words about my ode. Rod
Comment from zanya
What an uplifting poem to cheer us up in these times - A picture of Spring with its vibrant colors and its 'balmy' breezes - a wonderful 'season of rebirth.'
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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What an uplifting poem to cheer us up in these times - A picture of Spring with its vibrant colors and its 'balmy' breezes - a wonderful 'season of rebirth.'
Comment Written 24-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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So pleased you enjoyed my poem, zanya. It uplifted my spirits as I wrote it. Rod
Comment from Janet Foor
A lovely Ode to Spring. It is a welcome time of the year when there is rebirth of plants and flowers and trees all around us. I love it when the grass starts to turn green. Spring definitely brings joyfulness back into our lives.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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A lovely Ode to Spring. It is a welcome time of the year when there is rebirth of plants and flowers and trees all around us. I love it when the grass starts to turn green. Spring definitely brings joyfulness back into our lives.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 24-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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Thank you, Janet. I, too, love early Spring when green first appears. Rod
Comment from June Sargent
What a lovely ode to my favorite time of year. Spring is indeed a season of rebirth. Petals pink, saucy flowers and ivory butterflies bedazzled us after a cold grey winter. Beautiful sentiments. Well done!
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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What a lovely ode to my favorite time of year. Spring is indeed a season of rebirth. Petals pink, saucy flowers and ivory butterflies bedazzled us after a cold grey winter. Beautiful sentiments. Well done!
Comment Written 24-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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Thank you so much, June, for the high praise of my ode.
Comment from Kirsten Shonle
This is an enjoyable poem. It really speaks spring to me. The imagery was beautiful. I could picture the blossoms and the air turning from frigid to balmy. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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This is an enjoyable poem. It really speaks spring to me. The imagery was beautiful. I could picture the blossoms and the air turning from frigid to balmy. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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Hi, Kirsten. So glad my ode spoke to you. Thank you for your kind words.
Comment from teafor2
UN-named scribe, your praise for and affection for all things spring is adamantly listed, starting with apt title, glorious colors picture, senti-mental theme and affable tone...A splattering of alliterations: G's, S's, T's, B's and P's provides a lyrical sound to the read...An original heartfelt piece.
Good luck in the contest. teafor2
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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UN-named scribe, your praise for and affection for all things spring is adamantly listed, starting with apt title, glorious colors picture, senti-mental theme and affable tone...A splattering of alliterations: G's, S's, T's, B's and P's provides a lyrical sound to the read...An original heartfelt piece.
Good luck in the contest. teafor2
Comment Written 24-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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Thank you for your thoughtful review and kind praise.
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You are welcome. teafor2
Comment from nancyjam
This is such a beautiful Ode to Spring. The rhyming is wonderful and the meter is right on. Your imagery is lovely as well. I could see each scene.
i love Spring and yu reinforced that love with this poem. Best of luck in the contest.
Nancy
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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This is such a beautiful Ode to Spring. The rhyming is wonderful and the meter is right on. Your imagery is lovely as well. I could see each scene.
i love Spring and yu reinforced that love with this poem. Best of luck in the contest.
Nancy
Comment Written 24-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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Nancy, I am so pleased you like my ode so much and many thanks for all those stars.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a skilfully written poem from a talented pen with a wonderful melody for spring. This is such a delightful poem full of well chosen words and delightful sentiments, it has to be a six, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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This is a skilfully written poem from a talented pen with a wonderful melody for spring. This is such a delightful poem full of well chosen words and delightful sentiments, it has to be a six, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 24-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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Dolly, I am thrilled you like my ode so much. I also appreciate those six bright stars. Thank you!
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You deserved them, this is a skilled poem x x x
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Your poem beautifully shares the magic of spring! I could practically see the hills bursting with green and feel the gentle breeze. I loved the line about trees blossoming like "popping corn gone wild" - such a fun way to share this! The flow of your poem made it a joy to read. This left me smiling!
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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Your poem beautifully shares the magic of spring! I could practically see the hills bursting with green and feel the gentle breeze. I loved the line about trees blossoming like "popping corn gone wild" - such a fun way to share this! The flow of your poem made it a joy to read. This left me smiling!
Comment Written 24-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2025
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Thanks for the great review, Michael. I’m delighted my ode left you smiling.
