MacArthur's Park

It was MacArthur’s Park

where we walked in crusts of snow,

talking of Christmases past

and how welcomed spring would be 

with daffodils in a window box.

It was early March.

A northeast wind was beckoning at our backs.

Soon the dogwood trees would be in bloom,

with a hum of mowers ubiquitously heard

manicuring lawns in emerald green.

Reviews

[Neville]

Dear Kelly.. you have somehow managed to capture here those very moments that do in real time seem to hover or to linger between frozen winter expanse and the anticipated gentle more intimate warmth of a more familiar spring garden... I can only imagine the scent of those dogwood trees, but I bet they are lovely too :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...they are most lovely! Thank you for the warmth you bring, Nev!

[Neville]

nowt but my sincere pleasure and true..

[Robert Trakofler]

This walk rings sad and happy simultaneously to me. I (me) feel a sense of longing for spring too... but in your words the longing seems to go a bit further. a very natural cadence and flow in these words you painted

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think as we grow older, the happy and sad memories entwine themselves around our heart. May they always be a comfort to you, Bunny! Thank you!

[Stella Armour]

Moments, quiet reflections of a time spent with someone special... memories are so lovely.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I miss walking through snow. The cognitive memory of it presents itself to mind every now and then. Thank you most kindly, Stella.

[Stella Armour]

We never seem to get much snow where i live , not like we used to ... i have happy memories of snowy days too :)

[Paul Bell]

I cut the grass the other day. Shouldn't happen till April. What is going on out there?
Not seen any snow this year either, and my sledge is ready to rock. Changing times right enough.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I already have little buds opening up in my garden like they're not quite sure its the time of the season. I think spring's awakening is just around the corner. Thanks so much, Paul!

[Chris Shaw]

From the depths of winter to spring and rebirth. Wonderful imagery Kelly in this short write. I could smell the freshly cut grass, beautifully manicured. Spring, such a season of optimism. Happens to be my favourite season. I always look forward to your new postings.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

A season that truly awakens us all, and what a winter it has been. Thank you, Chris. Your presence here is always most welcomed and appreciated.

[Chris Shaw]

My pleasure Kelly.

[Moonie]

Wow, this poem is such a visual treat. I yearn for poems like these, which are just the correct mixture of pretty scenes, without sounding too superfluous. I don't think I'd be able to pick any one line as my favourite, as they all are stitched together so well. In my library! ❤

[Kelly Scheppers]

I deeply appreciate your every word. Thank you most kindly!

[Pete]

ah, how apropos. have had very little snow so far. can feel spring 'round the corner but just got a foot the other night. sun is getting higher in the sky, days longer, won't be long. setting clocks ahead Saturday night. perfect timing Kelly. you paint a great scene ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Our mountains here get a lot of snow, so I can visit them whenever I'm feeling nostalgic. Spring is definitely around the corner! Many thanks, my friend!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

A beautiful vignette that, in words and image, takes us from the b&w of winter to the colorful awakening of spring. I love your walk in MacArthur’s Park Kelly- two people strolling, cocooned in a snowy white reverie of dearly held memories. This is a poem that you hold to your heart when the weather is cold. Lovely write.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Those were the days, of taking long strolls in the park. I can still feel the crunch of the snow beneath my feet. I was fortunate to have found a photo that took me there. The rest just flowed onto the paper. You always construe the most beautiful of reviews word for word, Annette. Thank you for that!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

You’re very welcome Kelly and thank you too! Here’s hoping that spring comes early this year. We need it. Xo

[jacob erin-cilberto]

as much as i hate that song...i love this poem...
it is so beautiful...love the sound and smell of the freshly mowed lawns....
the juxtaposition of winter's snow and the early march blooms...showing such a class of seasons and feelings...
nicely done.
j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

You really hated it? I remember someone ordering the sheet music to it when I worked at a record store back in the eighties, which is where I learned the words to the song. The arrangement is beautiful, and Richard Harris's voice is compelling, but I still don't get the metaphor about the cake! I'm scratching my head here and smiling...thank you, Jacob!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, the cake thing...the guy who wrote it said there was a rain that day...and a piece of cake was sitting out in it...Jimmy Webb wrote it.
and yes, so funny, your question...i love music and most of the older songs...i at least can tolerate...but that song since the first time i heard it is number one on my all-time hate list..with Winchester Cathedral by New Vaudeville Band and Band of Gold by Freda Payne running close second and third. :)))
and i know all three were very popular...

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Waylon Jennings did a nice version too.
Here is an explanation of the song;
https://www.songfacts.com/facts/richard-harris/macarthur-park

[Relic]

This is the reason I will always come back to review your poems. This is simple yet makes the heart feel warm. The picture compliments it perfectly. You will always be my favorite WC writer.

100/100

[Kelly Scheppers]

You have just turned an ordinary day into an extraordinary one. My heart is overwhelmed. A thousand thank you's, Tim!

[Relic]

Kelly, I can remember when you were a so-so poet. You have become the extraordinary one. :) I would add this to my favorites if I was still here. I hope it gets a million reviews. :)