Ode to Spring
a tribute to my favorite season22 total reviews
Comment from mrsmajor
So Beautifully written, RodG, using well chosen words to present to us an Ode worth reading over and over again...(that's what I did)...It's both Expressive, and Unique.
Thanks for sharing...
It was a pleasure reading.
Congratulations on the Win!
Warmly,
Victoria
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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So Beautifully written, RodG, using well chosen words to present to us an Ode worth reading over and over again...(that's what I did)...It's both Expressive, and Unique.
Thanks for sharing...
It was a pleasure reading.
Congratulations on the Win!
Warmly,
Victoria
Comment Written 02-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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Thank you so much, Victoria, for your wonderful praise of my ode and that bonus of bright stars. Rod
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You're very welcome, Rod, it was a poem that I read straight through without stopping...Loved It!
Victoria
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So pleased you enjoyed it.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Yep, it is VERY obvious from this delightful ode that Spring is absolutely your favorite time of year!!
These were my favorite lines - so creative with their slant/word choices!!
*like popping corn gone wild.
*A crowd of saucy flowers whirl,
their faces all upraised
Here in Upstate NY, we're still waiting for Spring to arrive. Today, it was in the 20's with flurries. *sighhhhh* So, thank you for the vicarious thrill. xoxo
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2025
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Yep, it is VERY obvious from this delightful ode that Spring is absolutely your favorite time of year!!
These were my favorite lines - so creative with their slant/word choices!!
*like popping corn gone wild.
*A crowd of saucy flowers whirl,
their faces all upraised
Here in Upstate NY, we're still waiting for Spring to arrive. Today, it was in the 20's with flurries. *sighhhhh* So, thank you for the vicarious thrill. xoxo
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2025
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Thank you for the very kind words about my ode, Rachelle, and for pointing out what lines appealed to you most. We, too, are awaiting Spring’s much-delayed arrival. Rod
Comment from Helvi2
Hi Rod, I so love rhyme an rhythm and you achieved it perfectly. The flow is so easy and takes you into a world of beauty. I love the image, but even more I like where my imagination takes me. Your lovely expression of spring was a joy to read. A perfect ode with breathtaking views! I can definitely see why you won the contest! Congratulations!: o) Helvi
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2025
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Hi Rod, I so love rhyme an rhythm and you achieved it perfectly. The flow is so easy and takes you into a world of beauty. I love the image, but even more I like where my imagination takes me. Your lovely expression of spring was a joy to read. A perfect ode with breathtaking views! I can definitely see why you won the contest! Congratulations!: o) Helvi
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2025
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I am so pleased my ode allowed your imagination to wander, Helvi2. Many thanks for the high praise and that six-star bonus. Rod
Comment from artisart4u
I like your ode to Spring and I am looking forward to see the beauty that Spring brings.
Your poem is nice and it has a good rhyme.
Your picture, font, and colors are nice too.
Congratulations on your wins and good luck with this poem.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2025
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I like your ode to Spring and I am looking forward to see the beauty that Spring brings.
Your poem is nice and it has a good rhyme.
Your picture, font, and colors are nice too.
Congratulations on your wins and good luck with this poem.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2025
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Thank you very much for your kind words about my ode and your generous 6-star bonus. Rod
Comment from Dawn Munro
Ah, how sweet this verse -- my favourite season! So evocative is this poem, I can almost feel a gentle zephyr blowing through my apartment -- congratulations on a well-earned win!
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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Ah, how sweet this verse -- my favourite season! So evocative is this poem, I can almost feel a gentle zephyr blowing through my apartment -- congratulations on a well-earned win!
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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Dawn, I am so pleased my ode is evocative of Spring for you. That season is slow coming here. Many thanks for the congrats and that galaxy of stars. Rod
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Very much my pleasure! :)
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice artwork and presentation, Rod.
-You wrote a very good poem; I can
see why you won. Congratulations.
-Effective nature imagery and rhyme.
-Very good opening verses show how
"each gust has lost its bite."
-A good comparison with "popping corn gone wild."
-Very good personification of the flowers,
"their faces all upraised."
-A very good closing verse and well written poem.
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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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-Very nice artwork and presentation, Rod.
-You wrote a very good poem; I can
see why you won. Congratulations.
-Effective nature imagery and rhyme.
-Very good opening verses show how
"each gust has lost its bite."
-A good comparison with "popping corn gone wild."
-Very good personification of the flowers,
"their faces all upraised."
-A very good closing verse and well written poem.
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Comment Written 25-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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Thank you, Pam, for this marvelous review of my ode. Rod
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You are very welcome, Rod.
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a beautifully written poem. A great rhyme scheme and a lovely overall presentation. I love your photo choice for spring. Absolutely beautiful. I long for spring.
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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This is a beautifully written poem. A great rhyme scheme and a lovely overall presentation. I love your photo choice for spring. Absolutely beautiful. I long for spring.
Comment Written 25-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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Thank you, Joanne, for your high praise of my ode and all those glittering stars. Rod
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Your welcome
Comment from jessizero
I can see why this poem won the "Ode" contest! I loved your cadence and rhymes. I also liked the picture you supplied. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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I can see why this poem won the "Ode" contest! I loved your cadence and rhymes. I also liked the picture you supplied. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 25-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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Thank you so much, jessi, for your kind praise of my ode. I hope Spring has not delayed coming your way. Rod
Comment from BermyBye50
Rod,
Congrats on winning the Ode poem contest. Your an artist with words who has painted a magnificent portrait of Spring. Your ode is full of magical imagery and the verses are bathed in colorful hues using creative words that describes the many senses and nuances that only poetry can bring forth from us.
All the best,
Eugene
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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Rod,
Congrats on winning the Ode poem contest. Your an artist with words who has painted a magnificent portrait of Spring. Your ode is full of magical imagery and the verses are bathed in colorful hues using creative words that describes the many senses and nuances that only poetry can bring forth from us.
All the best,
Eugene
Comment Written 25-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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Thank you so much, Eugene, for the high praise. I especially feel honored in that it came from a fellow competitor. Rod
Comment from Harry Craft
Wow! A cool poetry format that I have not tried. I truly enjoyed reading about spring. This relates to anyone who has ever lived up North and is waiting for spring to arrive. Love the photo as well. Keep up the great work!
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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Wow! A cool poetry format that I have not tried. I truly enjoyed reading about spring. This relates to anyone who has ever lived up North and is waiting for spring to arrive. Love the photo as well. Keep up the great work!
Comment Written 25-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025
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I am delighted you enjoyed my poem and its format, Harry. Thank you!
Rod
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Yes, I did. You are so welcome!
