Marie's Spring

A senryu In memory of Marie. A wonderful writer and friend to many here. She loved to herald each season with a poem... http://www.writerscafe.org/robinson

crocus buds gather

expectant crowds for Marie's

poem of the Spring

PACKAGE

A Poem by Marie

 

For the 1st day of Spring...

 

Hint of colour

In the air

Morning glories

Lift their heads

Southern breezes

Whisper low

Urging them

From winter beds.

Now the earth

Is tinged with green

Birds and bees

And butterflies

Open up

The secret box

With its ancient,

New surprise.

Author's Note

I updated my original senryu with a poem about Spring by Marie (R.I.P.) - Thank you to Paul Bell for the suggestion :))

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I got here too late to know Marie, but I've seen so many tributes to her, I can tell how beloved she was on this website! This is an awesome spring poem with flowing enjambment & it touches on such a precious aspect of remembering Marie's writing traditions!

[Tony Jordan]

I just know you two would have gotten on like a house on fire BG.
Thank you very much for reading and for your lovely words. Oh and good to see you back !!
:))

[barleygirl]

I'm honored (((HUGS)))

[KWP]

That's truly beautiful! What a delight you are X

[Hebe]

I didn't know about Maria until now and I'm so glad I read her tender words in this everlasting beautiful poem. Your tribute is very touching... thank you for giving us this beautiful gift.

[Alisa Js]

Hello Tony,

What a touching tribute ....

Very tasteful indeed.

Alisa

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you Alisa.
You're reviews are always welcomed and cherished my friend.
:)

[Alisa Js]

I am glad to hear that... same on this side of the Pacific...

;-)

[Pete]

beautiful tribute Tony. those who've touched our lives live on as an eternal spring. great one!

[Tony Jordan]

I didn't even realise how much of an impact this poet was having on me. I am a better person for having 'known' her Pete. Thank you for your lovely review.

[Mary]

Beautiful introduction to her lovely spring poem. Yes those crocus buds would surely gather. I loved Marie's poetry, especially those she wrote for her grandbabies. I had great respect for her critiques of my poetry. I truly wish I had gotten to know her better. Your poem for her is lovely, and I know she is counting the syllables.

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you Mary.
May we all have as positive an impact on each other's writing as I feel Marie had on mine.
I appreciate your words my friend.
:))

[Stacy Purvis]

This is so beautiful. 🌸🌹🏵⚘🌻🌼🌺

[Tony Jordan]

Bowled over by your review and the array of flowers in it are a touch of class. I know she surely will smile at Thank you Anastasia.
:)

[Tony Jordan]

I just read 'And I Weep'.
It's a beautifully poignant and moving piece my friend.
:)

[Stacy Purvis]

*tears* Thank you xxx

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Dear friend. When Marie passed I too took her latest poem and hopefully immortalised her by including it in my listings and in my first book of poetry. I explain why it's there as tribute to her. This small poem has made me sad and happy at the same time. Kudos.

[Tony Jordan]

Oh man, that's wonderful M.E.
(hugs)

[V]

That's impressive in its short beauty. A very lovely tribute.

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you Vanessa I really appreciate your comments on this one. Marie was like part of the WC furniture lol.
:))

[V]

Welcome :) Furniture lol. I get what you mean though..

[jacob erin-cilberto]

she always wrote the best spring poems...she told it like it is in all of her poetry...

this is a nice tribute to her.

[Tony Jordan]

She did that Jacob, she did that...
Thank you
:)

[Norman 223]

Yes, I remember Marie from an earlier site which no longer exists(I recognised her picture. ) A very honest, but down to earth reviewer who took no prisoners when dealing with trolls and time wasters.

[Tony Jordan]

She was supremely formidable Norman. More than once her quip 'I don't get it...' - made me revisit and revise a piece lol. She was queen of the ballad.
Thanks for stopping by this little celebration of Marie's poetry. Appreciate it
:)