Herald of Spring
Lune: Contest Entry30 total reviews
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I think it's still early for spring. We'll get little tastes of it, like we did today, but that doesn't mean it's hear yet. It's only January. It can snow all the way into April. But I do hope it's getting close
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2018
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I think it's still early for spring. We'll get little tastes of it, like we did today, but that doesn't mean it's hear yet. It's only January. It can snow all the way into April. But I do hope it's getting close
Comment Written 28-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2018
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Hello!
I am ready for spring, but I know the reality of its coming will not be until April...sigh
Thank you!
diane
Comment from jppoet
this is a glorious vignette of Spring and the robins who herald it in, especially given its LUNESQUE limitation. Congratulations! I find it in
some sympathy with my poem "VALENTINE'S DAY" now entered in the VALENTINE POETRY contest ending Feb 14. Friends say my TRIPLICATE acrostical display has never been equalled on FS. Pls take a peek, let me know what you think. Lastly, I have become your Fan. Blessings.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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this is a glorious vignette of Spring and the robins who herald it in, especially given its LUNESQUE limitation. Congratulations! I find it in
some sympathy with my poem "VALENTINE'S DAY" now entered in the VALENTINE POETRY contest ending Feb 14. Friends say my TRIPLICATE acrostical display has never been equalled on FS. Pls take a peek, let me know what you think. Lastly, I have become your Fan. Blessings.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Hello jppoet,
So pleased you enjoy!
Will definitely check out your poem!
diane
Comment from estory
These works out as a kind of inverse haiku, with the short middle line. But the balance is still there, and I kind of liked this. The nature image is perfect, and the epiphany moment is there; the song of the robin gives one hope that life will conquer winter...again. Even here in the Carolinas where winter seems like a shadow of its northern counterpart, i'm getting tired of winter. And that cold snap the first week of January got my verbenas. But the Irises are coming, the peaches are coming; the colors of spring can't be far off. estory
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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These works out as a kind of inverse haiku, with the short middle line. But the balance is still there, and I kind of liked this. The nature image is perfect, and the epiphany moment is there; the song of the robin gives one hope that life will conquer winter...again. Even here in the Carolinas where winter seems like a shadow of its northern counterpart, i'm getting tired of winter. And that cold snap the first week of January got my verbenas. But the Irises are coming, the peaches are coming; the colors of spring can't be far off. estory
Comment Written 27-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Hello!
What an interesting and thoughtful review!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
Where would we be without it. I surely don't know where we would be. I like the accompanying artwork. Very appropriate and spot on. Thanks for sharing. Well done.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Where would we be without it. I surely don't know where we would be. I like the accompanying artwork. Very appropriate and spot on. Thanks for sharing. Well done.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Hello Jeff!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from RGstar
Nice and simple...nothing too elaborate It has exactly what it needs. Like a breath of cool breathe it sings of the values connected to the time, in only a few words.
Bravo.
Good luck with this.
My very best wishes.
RGstar
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Nice and simple...nothing too elaborate It has exactly what it needs. Like a breath of cool breathe it sings of the values connected to the time, in only a few words.
Bravo.
Good luck with this.
My very best wishes.
RGstar
Comment Written 27-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Hello RGstar!
Thank you for your thoughtful review!
diane
Comment from Rasmine
Hello, :)
I wish you luck in the contest.
I do have a suggestion, though:
Hope conquers
Winter's frigid hold (maybe small 'w', and since you used : maybe a comma and a period, too) I don't know if this helps, though.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2018
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Hello, :)
I wish you luck in the contest.
I do have a suggestion, though:
Hope conquers
Winter's frigid hold (maybe small 'w', and since you used : maybe a comma and a period, too) I don't know if this helps, though.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2018
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Hello Rasmine,
Thank you for your review.
The formatting and punctuation are intentional.
diane
Comment from Pantygynt
This perfectly shaped lune reminds us that spring is just around the corner. I have a garden full of robins or is it one very busy one patrolling his territory? Ours are notas colourful as yours with a browner back and without the yellow bill.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2018
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This perfectly shaped lune reminds us that spring is just around the corner. I have a garden full of robins or is it one very busy one patrolling his territory? Ours are notas colourful as yours with a browner back and without the yellow bill.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2018
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Hello Pantygynt,
Thank you for your thoughtful review. I imagine if your garden boasts robins, there are many! I love our Michigan robins, but I am really partial to the English robins!
diane
Comment from flylikeaneagle
Mrs. KT: I like how the robin sings and hope brings us spring.
Clever word usuage. We had a blizzard with 15 inches of snow
in Minnesota. Our Vikings team and fans got caught in this on
their way home from the eagle win.
I hope to see spring, also, soon. Nice entry. flylikeaneagle
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Mrs. KT: I like how the robin sings and hope brings us spring.
Clever word usuage. We had a blizzard with 15 inches of snow
in Minnesota. Our Vikings team and fans got caught in this on
their way home from the eagle win.
I hope to see spring, also, soon. Nice entry. flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 26-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Hello flylikeaneagle!
So pleased you enjoyed!
On to spring!
diane
Comment from mvbrooks
Very positive image to add warmth to a cold winter's day. I learned in college that the reason the robin is the "first bird of spring" is that it doesn't migrate, but instead it actually stays in the north and hibernates. Since it doesn't have to travel back home, it's the first to appear when spring's warmth comes around.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Very positive image to add warmth to a cold winter's day. I learned in college that the reason the robin is the "first bird of spring" is that it doesn't migrate, but instead it actually stays in the north and hibernates. Since it doesn't have to travel back home, it's the first to appear when spring's warmth comes around.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Hello!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from mermaids
Your words remind me of seeing the first robin every spring, they do signal the arrival of warmer weather. "Winter's frigid hold" is a fitting last line, winter does have a frigid hold on us this year.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Your words remind me of seeing the first robin every spring, they do signal the arrival of warmer weather. "Winter's frigid hold" is a fitting last line, winter does have a frigid hold on us this year.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
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Hello mermaids!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Think spring!
diane