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This Poem was Submitted By: Paul R Lindenmeyer On Date: 2005-05-14 11:35:38 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Spring's Prophecy

Friday rains cold this Spring morning, but yesterday at the summons of sunshine's warmed graces, with Lazarusian reply, the tulips and daffodills left their verdigris tombs. Can the resurrection of the Roses be far off? The frognarian chorus chants "Soon, soon."

This Poem was Critiqued By: Dellena Rovito On Date: 2005-06-04 13:47:36
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.85714
Paul, Verdigris meaning 'green?' Like Lazurus rising from the dead, the flowers come back. With the Iris and Rose on their heals. I love the rebirth/resurrection process every spring. Sun warming the earthss blanket so to summon the plants to rise. Now if something could rise to weed it all, that would be really good too.[maybe you?] I'm kidding with you, have a great time in the sun! Nice pleasant,peaceful poem, much needed in these times of chaos.... Hugs Dellena

This Poem was Critiqued By: Latorial D. Faison On Date: 2005-06-02 19:21:17
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Paul, if poetry can be "gorgeous," this is. I was compelled to read this one because the title intrigued me. I love prophecy (smile). And they say titles aren't important (smile). I like this poem for so many reasons: it's short, sharp, profound, prolific and has underlining biblical symbolism within. I don't normally like nature poems or write them, but this one is about so much more than the rain. You have dressed a poem about life in the clothes of mother nature. I marvelled when I read "Lazarusian" because i knew that something powerful and great and awesome would follow, and it did. at the summons of sunshine's (this word "summons" helps to set the tone/stage, as Christ did summons Lazarus to "come forth.") with Lazarusian reply, (I don't think I've ever read anything quite like this; it's so poetically amazing that you made this connection/comparison) the tulips and daffodills left their verdigris tombs. (Here, I actually pictured the tulips and daffodils dragging their dead stems back into the marvelous light, rising from the dead. I could totally appreciate this line and this poem because outside my kitchen window I watch my flowers repeat this ritual almost daily. They open. They close. Every time I think they're dead, a day later, they seem more alive and beautiful than I could ever imagine). Can the resurrection of the Roses be far off? (With Christ anything is possible (smile). This was another cute additive to teh poem) The frognarian chorus chants "Soon, soon." These final words are prophetic for all Bible believers, and I think it's so appropriate to end with these words in chants. Makes me think of a hymn or rejoicing at the resurrection of Lazarus. Again, this is quite a poem, and it blew my mind. I can't believe I'm just reading it. Maybe you just posted it. Thanks for shahring it on TPL. Great job. Latorial www.latorialfaison.com

This Poem was Critiqued By: Thomas H. Smihula On Date: 2005-05-27 07:26:41
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Paul, I really enjoyed the presentation with this poem it is difficult to create a good step down poem but you did with this one. I felt as if I was reaching down to touch spring blooms that will soon open to their fullest (my favorite part). Spring is displayed in the air that will trickle down below as the season begins. Well done. Thanks for sharing a good formated poem. Thomas.

This Poem was Critiqued By: arnie s WACHMAN On Date: 2005-05-19 15:00:56
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.33333
...and in my area the Eagles are soaring and chanting "kill, kill,kill" as I watch another take off with a vole (probably during vespers) during vespertine. So, the reurrection of the roses (why did you capitalize it?), is never far behind. So, is it really "Prophecy?" or is it man-made? Thank you for this submission.

This Poem was Critiqued By: Claire H. Currier On Date: 2005-05-17 01:11:42
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.90909
And with hope for tomorrow these flowers will burst forth one at a time, as they do each year, at this time, to bring forth beauty to the land after a long winters nap.........so enjoyed the picture you painted with the flow of your words poet, good structure........sunshine's warm graces.....lovely thought for does not the warmth of the sun bring forth all kinds of life.........Spring is my most favorite season for indeed it is in Springtime of the year that new life begins......this early Spring I was blessed with a new grandson......Benjamin Deane.......a joy to have and to behold......thank you for posting and sharing this with us for all to find and enjoy. God Bless, Claire

This Poem was Critiqued By: Duane J Jackson On Date: 2005-05-14 23:06:42
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.83333
Hi Paul, It's a pleasure to find one of your pieces at the top of my list and be given the opportunity to respond to it. Appropriately titled Spring's Prophecy, the poem serves to reinstate the promise of bright sunshine, colorful gardens in all of creation's glory. The rain is but a reminder of the greater promise held tight in the grip of Spring's unfailing prophecy. With rich imagery and language you have in a few words, made this readers read an enjoyable one. I like your use of the word 'resurrection' to describe the rebirth of the roses and 'frognarian' added an innovative touch to depict the chorus of the frogs who are also in waiting like the rest of us for the full-fledged onset of this speacial season. Very well-written. If I could offer a suggestion (and this is just my two cents bit), it would be good if you could get some butterflies into the picture. I think they would go very well with the flowers. Take Care, Duane.

This Poem was Critiqued By: Audrey R Donegan On Date: 2005-05-14 16:30:48
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.62500
Wow Paul, this piece is absolutely stunning. I am almost speechless. 'Friday rains cold this spring morning' - a very smooth opening line. 'but yesterday at the summons of sunshine's warm graces' - warm imagery indeed! 'Can the resurrection of the roses be far off?' - perfect timing in the poem and a perfect fit. I honestly loved this one. Thanks for posting, Audrey

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