Between Seasons (edit spangled paradise)

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Between Seasons (edit spangled paradise)

#1 Post by capricorn » 11 Feb 2019, 03:58

Between Seasons (edited St 4 )

September weaves with lime and copper;
a robin’s wistful trill coaxes me outside
where a north westerly blast

chills to the core.
Stomping in the rain, fallen leaves
are muddied to mulch. I ache

for dog days’ heat with perpetual light.
Yuletide brings distractions, gift shopping,
embellishments and overspending.

Limbs clothed in spangled white
summon me into an idyllic realm; desolate
I huddle beneath my faux fur throw, until

light promises. I stagger to the window,
searching, for a scarlet flash
of the swallows’ return.
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St4 L2 was summon me into a crystal paradise; desolate
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Between Seasons

September stuns with lime and copper;
a robin’s wistful trill entices me outside
where a north westerly blast

chills to the core.
Stomping in the rain, fallen foliage
is muddied to mulch. I ache

for dog days’ heat with perpetual light.
Yuletide brings distractions
with gift shopping and gaudy baubles.

Limbs clothed in spangled white
summon me into a crystal paradise; desolate
I huddle beneath my faux fur throw, until

light glimmers. I stagger to the window,
searching, for the scarlet flash
of swallow’s return.

Edits:

St2 L1 was chills with melancholia

St2 L1 was ….heat with solar light

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Re: Between Seasons

#2 Post by BobBradshaw » 11 Feb 2019, 04:52

Really like the details and sounds, the alliteration etc. one nitpick: crystal paradise sounds too precious, too close to postcard description. Love that closing:

for the scarlet flash
of swallow’s return.

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Re: Between Seasons

#3 Post by BobBradshaw » 11 Feb 2019, 08:37

I may be wrong about the crystal paradise now that I read it again in context... not my favorite line but maybe it works. I really like this poem, the fallen foliage muddied, the faux fur...

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Re: Between Seasons

#4 Post by meenas17 » 11 Feb 2019, 18:00

Get a feel of September.
The first line is great.

September stuns with lime and copper.

The longing for the solar light and the the search for the return of the swallow
are expressed beautifully.

Nice.
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Re: Between Seasons

#5 Post by capricorn » 13 Feb 2019, 02:48

BobBradshaw wrote:
11 Feb 2019, 04:52
Really like the details and sounds, the alliteration etc. one nitpick: crystal paradise sounds too precious, too close to postcard description. Love that closing:

for the scarlet flash
of swallow’s return.
Thanks Bob,

I did think someone might comment on 'crystal paradise' line. I'm thinking on it.

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Re: Between Seasons

#6 Post by capricorn » 13 Feb 2019, 02:52

BobBradshaw wrote:
11 Feb 2019, 08:37
I may be wrong about the crystal paradise now that I read it again in context... not my favorite line but maybe it works. I really like this poem, the fallen foliage muddied, the faux fur...
Glad you like it, Bob. I am thinking on that line, but as yet have not found what I'm looking for. Have made a couple of other changes.

Eira

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Re: Between Seasons

#7 Post by capricorn » 13 Feb 2019, 02:53

meenas17 wrote:
11 Feb 2019, 18:00
Get a feel of September.
The first line is great.

September stuns with lime and copper.

The longing for the solar light and the the search for the return of the swallow
are expressed beautifully.

Nice.
Thanks Meena - glad you enjoyed this one.

Eira

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Re: Between Seasons (small edits)

#8 Post by BobBradshaw » 13 Feb 2019, 08:25

Good edits

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Re: Between Seasons (small edits)

#9 Post by Kenneth2816 » 13 Feb 2019, 18:46

Beautiful poem Bob

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Re: Between Seasons (small edits)

#10 Post by BobBradshaw » 13 Feb 2019, 20:38

It’s not mine...it’s Eira’s lovely poem

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Re: Between Seasons (small edits)

#11 Post by capricorn » 23 Feb 2019, 18:51

Kenneth2816 wrote:
13 Feb 2019, 18:46
Beautiful poem Bob
I take that as a compliment, Ken, Bob. :D

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Re: Between Seasons (more edits)

#12 Post by capricorn » 23 Feb 2019, 18:51

Edited!

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Re: Between Seasons (more edits)

#13 Post by Billy » 23 Feb 2019, 20:50

I like the changes you've made; they enhance the authenticity of the poem. I'm wondering about "dog day's heat" and "crystal paradise", but then your poetry is different from my tastes, and difference makes the world go round. I do love the first line.

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Re: Between Seasons (more edits)

#14 Post by BobBradshaw » 23 Feb 2019, 21:23

I like weaves better than stun. I agree w: Billy about the crystal paradise, but maybe it works... just could be improved on...overall a lovely piece

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Re: Between Seasons (more edits)

#15 Post by FranktheFrank » 23 Feb 2019, 23:32

s2-missing a 'too'.

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Re: Between Seasons (more edits)

#16 Post by capricorn » 24 Feb 2019, 01:18

Billy wrote:
23 Feb 2019, 20:50
I like the changes you've made; they enhance the authenticity of the poem. I'm wondering about "dog day's heat" and "crystal paradise", but then your poetry is different from my tastes, and difference makes the world go round. I do love the first line.
Thanks Billy - I'll think on those.

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Re: Between Seasons (more edits)

#17 Post by capricorn » 24 Feb 2019, 01:21

BobBradshaw wrote:
23 Feb 2019, 21:23
I like weaves better than stun. I agree w: Billy about the crystal paradise, but maybe it works... just could be improved on...overall a lovely piece
Yes, I'm still thinking on crystal paradise, but haven't quite got there yet (brain block)

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Re: Between Seasons (more edits)

#18 Post by capricorn » 24 Feb 2019, 01:22

FranktheFrank wrote:
23 Feb 2019, 23:32
s2-missing a 'too'.
Not sure where, Frank?
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Re: Between Seasons (more edits)

#19 Post by FranktheFrank » 25 Feb 2019, 02:03

s2.

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Re: Between Seasons (more edits)

#20 Post by capricorn » 26 Feb 2019, 23:11

Hi Frank,

I must be dim, but I cannot see where there should be a 'too' here

chills to the core.
Stomping in the rain, fallen foliage
is muddied to mulch. I ache

Eira

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Re: Between Seasons (more edits)

#21 Post by FranktheFrank » 27 Feb 2019, 12:06

Okay.

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Re: Between Seasons (edit spangled paradise)

#22 Post by capricorn » 28 Feb 2019, 00:59

Have changed 'spangled paradise' - don't know if it is any better?

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Re: Between Seasons (edit spangled paradise)

#23 Post by Michael (MV) » 03 Mar 2019, 07:47

Hi Eira,

I like "weaves"

and, too, b/c it rhymes with leaves,
feels right for this poem


😎

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Re: Between Seasons (edit spangled paradise)

#24 Post by capricorn » 03 Mar 2019, 17:16

Michael (MV) wrote:
03 Mar 2019, 07:47
Hi Eira,

I like "weaves"

and, too, b/c it rhymes with leaves,
feels right for this poem


😎

Michael (MV)
Thanks Michael,

I pressume you mean change foliage in St2 to leaves? Brilliant idea. I'll change that now.

Eira

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Re: Between Seasons (edit spangled paradise)

#25 Post by BobBradshaw » 04 Mar 2019, 21:37

Liked the change

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