Comment from Charlie Shine

Excellent

Very good poem.

Read really well.

Loved the imagery Paul.

Good work.

Charlie.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2023

Thanks for the review, Charlie. The novel by Ben Ames Williams is a good one.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

I am sure that for those imprisoned by cell bars of ice. They long to be paroled by the warming rays of Springtime sun, so that they may once again frolic among the gifts of nature's bountiful displays.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thanks for the review, Nolan. Your first two lines are pure poetry.

Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)

Excellent

A very melodious poem. I particularly liked the reprise of 'spring' witout the indulgence of a direct refrain, and the idea of staying cozy inside whilst watching for spring to arrives (makes me think back to better winters than thi troubled one. kay

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thanks, Kay. I just came in from cutting wood up in back of our house. I didn't see any green grass and it was 15* F.

reply by Katherine M. (k-11) on 11-Jan-2023

I'm clueless. How little is that in °C?

reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

That's about -10* C.

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

I love the picture you have chosen to illustrate this great entry for the two-line contest. Now that we are part way through January, we look forward to Spring.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thanks, Anne. I was looking forward to spring about a month ago.

reply by Anne Johnston on 11-Jan-2023

You are welcome, and Spring will come eventually.

Comment from Jim Wile

Excellent

This is a beautiful 2-stanza poem. I loved your rhyme scheme and perfect iambic tetrameter meter, ending each stanza with two words about spring. You chose a beautiful picture as well. This should place very high in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thanks, Jim. If you have a chance, you should read the book.

Comment from Sarah Das Gupta

Excellent

The photograph is well chosen and suggests the change of season. The poem too captures very well that moment of suspense waiting for grass to replace the snow!

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thanks, Sarah. The winter hasn't been too bad this year on the coast of Maine. I'm still anxious for spring.

reply by Sarah Das Gupta on 11-Jan-2023

Very wet in Cambridge, UK!

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem, Come Spring, places the reader at that hopeful point where the cold is tolerated because the promise of spring becomes more and more evident. Nice.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thanks, Bill. I was outside for a few hours this morning. After working in the 15* F cold, I had to come inside and read this poem again.

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

It is a beautiful description of the advent of spring .I like the way you described the change through the frosted panes of the glass.All the best for the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thanks, Sanku. If you get a chance, read the book.

Comment from G0dd0ll

Exceptional

How cute! It has me looking forward way too soon! Too bad you had to only use 2 stanzas. It would have taken to flight even more! It has a beautiful rhythm to me.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thanks for the review. If you have time, you should read the book.

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Excellent entry for the Two Stanza Poem writing prompt contest.

The rhymes don't sound forced and flow well.

The poem is well written with well chosen words that flow nicely.

The rich nature-imagery is very pleasant

Good luck in the contest.

Gypsy

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thanks, Gypsy. If you are a reader, you should read the book.