Spring Fever

(one from the archives)

It's not with ease that I besmirch

those catkins swaying from our birch.

They cling to brushwood, golden bright

like pendant earrings worn at night.

A cloudless sky has summoned spring,

but shaken pollen has a sting

as itchy, streaming eyes have I

from particles set free to fly.

A thumping head, a fever too,

my mood has turned a shade of blue,

so I must search to find some pills

to solve the problem of my ills.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i, too, deal with this...never had it until years of living in Southern Illinois...but the sinuses go crazy in spring and fall...both.
a shade of blue reminded me of that one-hit wonder group...shades of blue and their song..."oh how happy, you have made me, oh how happy, you have made me" which is certainly not what you are thinking as you reach for those pills.

j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jacob. Have to confess not knowing that group. Sorry you are a fellow sufferer too. Horrible isn't it? Your thoughts appreciated.

Chris

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

I understand this well
there's bad ragweed in
Iowa and the pollen is
very high in Georgia and
was always miserable.

But a beautiful way
of saying it and I love
the Rhyme in this piece.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Benita. I suffer myself and more so this year. Appears it is far more common than I thought. Pleased you enjoyed this little poem.

Chris

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank You , you're welcome
have a lovely week.

[Chris Shaw]

And you also. Pleased to meet you.

[Gee]

Aaaaaaaaaaatchoo :))
Good morning Christine. Oh how glad am I that hay fever doesn't affect me.
Usual high class writing, nowt changes there :))
Hope you are well.

[Chris Shaw]

All good with me Gee. Just paid you a visit. Thank you for visiting these words. Pleased you don:t suffer from the itchy eye and sneezes. Have a good day.

Chris

[PonQo]

Oh wow, SUPER lovely read! I love this poem so much--it just seethes attitude. I always enjoy thinking of how I'd read things out loud, and I can totally imagine a performance of this piece played with exasperation and sarcasm.

Of course, the language is truly, truly lovely here, so it works even no matter how you deliver it. You did a fantastic job choosing your words, rhymes, and rhythms. I'm really happy I got to read this today! Thank you for sharing :)

[Chris Shaw]

Hello PonQo, pleased to welcome you to my page. Thank you so much for your thoughtful and thorough review. Pleased to have the opportunity to meet you.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

The days of Spring. Some folks, the growing flowers. Can make us need the allergy medicine. I can't stand the cigarettes. Make my eyes waters and I cannot breath. I do understand the poem dear Chris. Always a pleasure to read your work.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Coyote. I feel the same way about cigarette smoke as you do. That irritates the eyes too. Many thanks for your response.

Chris

[Maxwell Ryder]

My nose began itching as I read it, season or consequence of poem, I know not.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Maxwell. I do hope my poetry isn't responsible for your suffering :)) Your visit most appreciated my friend. All good wishes.

Chris

[The Iron Horseman]

Lol! Me too, Chris. Everybody here is commenting on how the allergies this year are so much worse than usual - my eyes are running constantly. As for Spring - well, our trees have only just leafed out. It's June, for heaven's sake! Everything is so late this year . I hope the weather gods remember how to do summer!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Horseman. Your visit welcome and appreciated. I had no idea so any people suffered. I am delighted I penned this little poem, it has taught me something. Hoping your summer comes along soon and your eyes stop running. All good wishes.

Chris

[The Iron Horseman]

Thanks, Chris. All the very best to you too.

[John the Baptist]

It is amazing what the old iambic pentameter can do for any topic, even allergies. Loved the rhyme scheme and steady meter of this one.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John for your visit and continued support. Truly appreciated. All good wishes.
read moreMany thanks John for your visit and continued support. Truly appreciated. All good wishes.

Chris

[Edie Blue Starfish]

Oh my goodness, I get it so terrible this time of year!
I could not help but smile with knowing as I read this.

[Chris Shaw]

There are so many of us who suffer. You are not alone :) That should make you feel a little bit better. Many thanks Edie Blue Starfish for your visit.

Chris

[Edie Blue Starfish]

Only slightly better. :)

[Chris Shaw]

:))................

[RuseInex]

gorgeous poetry, your blend of beauty of nature's things surrounding you, your descriptions too, with the malady of pollen's unpleasant affect gives this piece a curiously rueful flair, i love the rhyme and flow of it

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Ruselnex. Welcome to my page and I appreciate both your thoughts and your visit here. All good wishes.

Chris

[RuseInex]

you're welcome