Sunday, April 12, 2015

The Stalwart Face Of Spring--By Yvonne Sparkes--England

The Stalwart Face Of Spring

There in that stock-piled mass of wood,
A Blackbird roosts, protecting her growing brood,
Patiently she faces springtime chills,
The cold damp air, that ruffles all her frills.

Such perseverance takes my breath away,
Would melt the heart, as if were made of clay,
Such joy to think that in each brand new morn,
She sits up on the nest to keep them warm.

I never cease to wonder with delight,
At nature’s own inimitable fight,
Driven by genes, and too the sands of time,
Evolutionary paths, forever upward climb.

Now God is never nearer to me than this,
Unfolding the wonder, and the bliss,
In my garden dramas must to be won,
Life own cycles end, and new life has begun.

Born on Feb. 27, 1940 in Barkingside, Essex, England, Yvonne Sparkes,  immigrated to New York in April, 1948 with her parents.  She now resides in Chelmsford, Essex and has two sons.  She has a book published by Cyberwit called Captured Images.  A writer for many years, Yvonne has been published in Israel, Germany, France, Australia, America, and Britain.  She has read her poetry in public at Church and Knockout Competitions. Her hobbies are travel, the arts, reading, hiking, taking her Scottish Terrier for walks, and spending time with family and friends.

10 comments:

  1. Oh, Yvonne, your poem is so lovely and so inspirational! The little miracles we witness each and every day really aren't so "little" after all. It is the acknowledgement of the miracle that is HUGE! Sheri If you are new to Whispers, welcome! I love your poem it is awesome! Sheri

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    1. Hi Sheri,
      Thank you for your lovely comment and so happy that you liked my
      Poem. I do, love observing nature and so beautiful at this time of year.
      Regards,
      Yvonne

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  2. With our life cycles, we either endure or flourish. You choose that latter, and very adeptly, I might add. Fantastic.

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    1. Hi Michael,
      Thank you for leaving such a lovely comment.
      Regards,
      Yvonne

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  3. Hi Yvonne. Nicely-written poem with a lot of emotion and inspiration within. I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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    1. Dear Reverend Reynolds,
      I thank you for leaving a comment and so pleased that you liked the poem.
      Regards,
      Yvonne

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  4. Dear Yvonne:
    You captured so much. My favorite: Driven by genes. MOTHERHOOD!

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  5. Hi Elizabeth,
    Thank you for taking the time to comment, very kind of you.
    Regards,
    Yvonne

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  6. Ahhhh, Yvonne, spring with all the trimmings. This poem is delightful and inspires us to be thankful for all the blessings of spring. I hope you are well and enjoying your vacation dear friend. Love and Blessings, Connie

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