Spring begins in April

 

Spring begins in April.

We praise the new science of Smell

The smell of the sea, of rot and disintegration,

Of paper, of books,

Of buds bursting, the smell of woodsmoke.

The artist prepares to reprise the age-old preoccupation with sight.

The bird lays bright blue offspring, matching the sky.

Vegetation spreads symmetrical roots,

One white and blind, one green and sweet.

Reviews

[Vallerie]

Very interesting look at spring!
All the new smells of spring that so many ignore.
I like the vegetation spreads symmetrical roots,
one white and blind, one green and sweet.
Good job.
~Vallerie

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Ken,

A beautifully constructed analyses of that month which is the beginning of Spring ... I enjoyed each and every line, but my favorite overall is the last line: "One white and blind, one green and sweet."

Marve

[Ken Simm.]

Thank you for trwling through some old ones Marvin.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The smell of the sea, of rot and disintegration,
Of paper, of books,
Of buds bursting, the smell of woodsmoke.

I've always looked forward to that first smell of grass being cut. Nothing like it. It truly is a time of rebirth, which you've captured here so well, Ken.

[Ken Simm.]

Thank you for considering this old one so well ...and the poem.

[Kelly Scheppers]

You're one of the gems here at the WC, Ken!

[W. Barrett Munn]

This is a fascinating journey that reminds me of the journal entry pages with the loose connections among all the various thoughts.

Winston

[Ken Simm.]

Thanks for picking up on this ancient one my friend. And thankyou for liking it.

[SM Davis]

Poetry need not be of epic length to have an epic impact on the senses. I like it.

[Ken Simm.]

Just rereading this old one I think there maybe too many smells in it. Might have to think about that.
Thank you very much Susi.

[SM Davis]

I disagree but absolutely see what you see. Perhaps, if you still find it overwhelming, the second smell to scent would do the trick?

[Sami Khalil]

The great anticipation of this wonderful season is complimented by your artistic matching and the power of science in relevance to senses...:).........

[Ken Simm.]

Thanks so much Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).........................

[Jimmy Yetts]

A purposely silent spring; highlighting only The Renewal's many sights and smells.
These stark views and peculiar odors nicely serve as this Season's Greetings.
Great bit of work, Ken!

[Ken Simm.]

Thank you Frankie. you dug this one up didn't you.

[Holly Mason]

We praise the new science of smell-I will ponder this for a bit
interesting look into spring
a different way of saying all things are fresh and new
this is my first true spring...I am fascinated watching all morning the buds are the best
I am from the south and have moved north this past year
thank you for sharing

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~ wow... sheer uniqueness... and stunning imagery...
~ i'm glad i followed mr. davis to this post... (thank you, mr. davis)...

[Ken Simm.]

I'm glad you followed Frank as well Sereh

[FJ Davis]

The profound insight makes it lovelier.
A truly worthwhile offering, Ken!

[Ken Simm.]

Glad you think so Frank. You are causing me to reappraise all this older stuff. Which has got to be worthwhile for me.

[Stanley Wilson]

spring indeed! good poem shame we didnt have the summer that followed this year april showers seem to have kept going. loved the poem

[Ken Simm.]

Quite right there that man. Thanks for trawling through my stuff.