Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

It's challenging to sit back and smell the roses nowadays, BB. Your piece reminds us to slow down and appreciate the beauty around us.

Thank you for the reminder. I loved this one! Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2024

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Comment from estory

Excellent

The last line caught my eye here. Being captivated by the beauty of nature, a captive in nature's arms. It kind of speaks to the idea that our horizon has its limits. estory

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2024

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Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Hand-counted each line to possess the correct number of syllables as required by the contest.

Nature does indeed have several means to hold one "captive in her arms" with all the wonders it unfolds to "model her loveliness."

All one must do to be "teased" by nature is take a look around at all nature affords.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2024

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Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Taking the time to enjoy nature not only makes you smile it seeps into your whole being. We can learn so much if we learn to appreciate her.
I totally agree with your lovely 5-7-5 poem B.B.
Good luck in the contest.
Cheers

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2024

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Comment from nomi338

Excellent

Indeed nature produces so much beauty, it is difficult, almost impossible not to fall head over heels in love. In fact, it is impossible to be in love and leave nature out of the equation. Such is the intoxicating, overwhelming power of nature.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2024

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Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Baltimore Born, first I would like to say...
welcome to our FanStory family...I hope you enjoy
your stay...

Spring is truly an amazing time year...every living thing
comes back to life from hibernation...a whole new cinema
of colors and smells...Mother Nature comes to life...

I love your poem...and love your picture...very nicely written...
love Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2024

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reply by l.raven on 19-Mar-2024

and your so very welcome...love xxoo

Comment from Brenda Strauser

Excellent

Very good poem. I enjoyed reading this the picture is perfect for the words. The girl depicts spring well. Very well written. I love spring
Great job

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2024

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Comment from jake cosmos aller

Excellent

a wonderful short little poem about enjoying the beauty of spring - i like the image of a beautiful young lady enjoying the spring time flowers aptly sums up this haiku like poem

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2024

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Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

This is a beautiful reminder to savor the simple pleasures surrounding us everyday. Spring is a particularly lovely time of year. Your chosen painting highlights your words perfectly. I love her art.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2024

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Comment from tempeste

Excellent

After a long, cold bare winter Spring is a blessing.

Its vibrant hues and sweet scents are joy giving.

The local wildlife awakens , the swallows return, mamma bear with her cubs emerge , streams start to surge.

Our sight, sound , smell are overwhelmed by Mother Nature s beauty

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2024

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