Thursday, April 4, 2013

Spring Run Off--By Phyllis Babcock--Canada

Spring Run Off

Fast flowing rivers of spring
Diverting, shooting around rocks
Eroding banks along the shore line
Water moves, furious and icy cold
Gushing along at a hurried pace
Budding trees, cling to surrounding banks
Once barren, new life has sprung
New sprinkling of color amongst shades of green
Regrowth, regeneration, a new season arrives.

Phyllis Babcock was born in Saskatchewan, Canada in 1951 and currently resides in Regina with her husband. She has been blessed with two wonderful sons and daughter-in-laws. She has two grandsons and two granddaughters. She started writing poetry in 2004 and joined Poetry Soup site in 2006. She has been published in two anthologies, On Butterfly Wings and Snippets. Her work has also appeared on Poetry.com and in a local seniors’ newspaper. She feels writing has been a wonderful journey, meeting many new poets and writers along the way.
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9 comments:

  1. Karen O'LearyApril 4, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comment--

    Your words paint a lovely picture of spring's awakening. A delightful poem I enjoyed reading!

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  2. Karen O'LearyApril 4, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Thank you, Arthur Ford, for the following comment--

    I LIKE THE IMAGERY IN PHYLLIS BABCOK'S "SPRING RUN OFF".

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  3. Karen O'LearyApril 9, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Dear Phyllis,

    What delight to get all the comments for others writers from you today. It is encouraging and kind-hearted people like you that make Whispers a supportive community. Blessings to you my friend.

    Karen

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  4. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Very nice, Phyllis!

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  5. Karen O'LearyApril 15, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Thank you, Jack Clubb, for the following comment--

    This poem shows nature in action. The fast flowing water, the budding trees, make us aware of the powerful forces that have been unleashed by spring.

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  6. Karen O'LearyApril 30, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Thank you, Rick Sponaugle, for the following comment--

    So clear and melodic, it's like watching time life photography on TV. Outstanding reminder that God is in charge, and seasons evolve with a purpose.

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  7. Karen O'LearyMay 6, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Thank you, Barbara Siekierski, for the following comment--

    Good imagination! Tells a good story about spring time.

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  8. Karen O'LearyMay 19, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Thank you, John Williams, for the following comment--

    Enjoyed "Spring Run Off": Good, I could almost hear the river shooting around the rocks. Filled with emotions of heartfelt expression, especially for a new season. Thanks.

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  9. PixordiaJune 2, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Such beautiful imagery.
    I felt I was there in nature.
    Thanks for such a beautiful poem.
    SuZ

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