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Spring Tonic

Happiness is Spring's arrival.

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Comment from Bill Schott
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This one does have the happiness built into its sonnet form. Magnolia trees especially can bring the kid out of anyone............

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2015

reply by the author on 10-Apr-2015
    Thank so much for sharing, Bill.
Comment from evilynne
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A wonderful tribute to springtime, cheerful and light thoughts. Very well written and enjoyable reading. Best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2015

reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you for sharing and your very kind praise.
Comment from Walu Feral
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G'day Anon, this is indeed a happy poem and a breath of fresh air as well, after all the doom and gloomy winter poems of the last few months. Good luck in the contest. Cheers Fez

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2015

reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thanks, Fez, for sharing and your very kind praise.
Comment from giraffmang
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Hi there,

I like the light tone of the piece which, of course, is only appropriate for a happiness poem. the lightness of touch and pleasant descriptiveness really get this across. Nicely done
GMG

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2015

reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you for sharing and your very kind praise.
Comment from Debbie Noland
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I like the things you do in this piece that make it more than just another "spring" poem. Most of those involve the imaginative choice of words. For instance, the daffodils are "saucy," suggesting attitude. The magnolia has white-petaled "stars." Winter has been vicious to the point it has left "scars."

You go on to include tactile imagery in your description of the lawn as a "cushion." Finally, your end comparison of spring's joy to the joy of creating poetry that works brings a smile. Some might say you shouldn't introduce an entirely new subject right at the end of a piece, but this made me smile.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2015

reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    I truly appreciate your sharing my poem and taking the time to point out specifically what you like about it. I'm glad the last line made you smile. Many thanks.
Comment from RYME4U
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Well done and nice rhythm. I like the descriptive phrases you use. The rhymes are good. The message here is uplifting. It is indeed, a happy poem. Good job!

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2015

reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you for sharing and for your very kind praise.