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Wings Of Spring (poem)

Wings In Spring

I thought I could

child’s tales imagined

me

believe

a sprite beyond just that

field’s last

next

flower

lazing petal’s slumber shade with winking wry smile

waking

they would wary

me

just a fragile touch of wing shared proof

with butterflies

in my hand

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This from the latest prompt at dVerse Poets.

“Hey there fellow scribblers of phraseology! De Jackson here, aka WhimsyGizmo, touching base with you today with my all-time favorite poetry prompt, the Quadrille. If you’re new or need a refresher, the Quadrille is a pocket-sized form of our own creation here at dVerse: a poem of just 44 words (not counting the title) including one word we provide.

Today, I’d like you to tangle with the word touch”

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11 responses to “Wings Of Spring (poem)”

  1. Paul Bowler Avatar
    Paul Bowler

    That was certainly a good inspirational. prompt for you, great poem!

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    1. Stephen J Frankenberry Avatar
      Stephen J Frankenberry

      Ah, thanks so much Paul, yes, that was definitely a good prompt for me!!

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  2. whimsygizmo Avatar
    whimsygizmo

    Wonderful! LOVE this:

    “just a fragile touch of wing”

    I (sort of accidentally) held a baby hummingbird once, and it was momentarily magical. Like holding a tiny sprite.

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    1. Stephen J Frankenberry Avatar
      Stephen J Frankenberry

      Thanks De!!! Hummingbird, as with butterflies, spritely magic indeed!!

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  3. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) Avatar
    Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

    I love the alliteration you have used that made me feel those wings.

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    1. Stephen J Frankenberry Avatar
      Stephen J Frankenberry

      Appreciate it Bjorn!! Really did think that I could find a faerie or sprite on a flower if I believed hard enough.

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  4. dorahak Avatar
    dorahak

    Lovely imagery! Especially enjoyed this line: “lazing petal’s slumber shade with winking wry smile.”

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    1. Stephen J Frankenberry Avatar
      Stephen J Frankenberry

      Thank ya Dora!! My fave image in this one.

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  5. merrildsmith Avatar
    merrildsmith

    Magical thinking–and who knows? Butterflies seems like fairy creatures.

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    1. Stephen J Frankenberry Avatar
      Stephen J Frankenberry

      That’s right, who knows? Could still come upon a magical flower one of these days. And butterflies do fit the bill in the meantime. 🙂

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      1. merrildsmith Avatar
        merrildsmith

        That they do! 😊

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