Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Fire/ Aries...


ARIES

Coated by winter's demise,
three inches of snow
can't halt the impertinence of daffodils
pushing to stand on earth
made virgin again.

Renaissance in the garden
is a holiday for Aries.
A promise carried on the air,
a trace of green to sniff as hope,
to live anew
no matter what the year collected.

Aries discards history
with a snap so sharp
that the past is not only over and done,
but resting in winter's crypt.

At the vernal turn,
trust without end,
a blade of grass,
a childlike laugh,

once more to cross
the threshold into spring.


Inspired to join Jingle Poetry, Monday Poetry Potluck, with this week's theme...Fire, Water, Earth, Air...I chose Fire..pretty easy for an Aries.  This poem was originally published in my book of poetry, Two Ghosts, seemed to be just what I was looking for.  Hope you enjoy this and the many other poems that have been presented because of Jingle's blog.  Well done, one and all!

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16 comments:

  1. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallOctober 5, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    stunning fire poem, lynn,
    love the winter image along with birth of new life sentiment...


    Thank you for the beautiful poetry!

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  2. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallOctober 5, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Glad to see you at poetry potluck,
    your fire image is cool...
    your words are elegant in view..

    Happy Tuesday!
    Cheers!

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  3. Everyday GoddessOctober 5, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    I love the feeling of Aries energy, you captured it so well. Lovely banner picture too.

    Each line has beautiful images, really excellent!

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  4. LynOctober 5, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Hi Jingle-
    Thanks for the great opportunity..really liked doing this!

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  5. LynOctober 5, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Hi Jingle-
    Happy Tuesday to you..you made my day!

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  6. LynOctober 5, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Everyday Goddess-
    Thank you so much..one Aries thing I've got..enthusiasm!

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  7. UnknownOctober 5, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Thought I had a touch of déjà vu, Lyn! Not fair making us long for Spring just yet though!

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  8. Lovely AnnieOctober 5, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Fire! a joy to read...especially for a Leo!

    I like the astrological angle on the elements...wonderful poem!


    http://itslovelyannie.com/2010/10/04/elemental/

    http://itslovelyannie.com/2010/10/05/heroines-journey/

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  9. LynOctober 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Hi Derrick-
    Deja vu, all over again! Springtime in my mind, can't help it..

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  10. LynOctober 5, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Hi jStar-
    Thank you!!

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  11. LynOctober 5, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Hi Lovely Annie-
    Thanks so much..Leo, eye to eye!!

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  12. Shashidhar SharmaOctober 5, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Very well versed poetry and I enjoyed reading it.. thanks


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  13. LynOctober 5, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Hi Shashi-
    So glad you liked the poem..Thanks for visiting..

    Om Nama Shivaya

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  14. AmandaOctober 6, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    Stunning for me to read since I am an Aries xx Thanks for linking with Potluck xx

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  15. LynOctober 6, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Amanda-
    Love to hear from Aries! Thank you...

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  16. Kathe W.October 6, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    nicely done!

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