dVerse Poets – Open Link Night 241 – April
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Notably, April is autumn in Australia and is less visually distinct, except for the introduction of deciduous plants which change colour and shed their leaves. In contrast most eucalypts shed all year round, and the only noticeable colouring of autumn is the green grass. But in the northern hemisphere it is spring. April means, following the Latin aperire, to open. I’m going with spring for this poem.
April
She was more than a little shy,
slow to blossom and
reluctant to show,
she clung to the covers of winter
fearing she’d catch cold,
but one warm day she unfurled
her buds so beautiful
limbs slender yet full
her nakedness was
utterly bewitching,
but only for a moment,
what really captivated
was the way she opened
inwardly for everyone
and touched the eyes
of their hearts.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
It always seems odd thinking of April being autumnal…
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Yes, It is normal now, but when i arrived as a child I came from spring in the UK to autumn here – it was strange. and I can’t get over (even though I know the geography and science of it all) the fact that you are in spring we are in autumn!
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That’s the bit that gets me, even though, like you, I understand the why of it.
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Thanks Sue.
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🙂
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Beautiful!
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Many thanks.
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❤ Lovely word choices and ideas, Paul.
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Thank you for sharing that.
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You are very welcome.
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I love this! So vivid as I read it.
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Thank you Diane.
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Beautiful. Autumn is my favorite, spring second.
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Thank you, yes I like both, and I trhink autumn is just ahead for me – here they are very similar except for fewer blooms in autumn of course.
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Such beautiful words. You have defined the beauty of spring and rejuvenation in your words.
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Thank you so much Megha, very kind indeed.
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I liked the eyes in the heart mentioned at the end.
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Thank you Frank, yes, that ability to feel see as I experience those prescient moments.
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A beautiful metaphor!
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Thank you Dwight, appreciate that.
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Pure delight!
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Thank you Sandy, glad for the delight.
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Welcome!
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Wonderful.
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Thank you so much Kate.
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Sweet poetry, Paul! 🙂 Autumn in April sounds funny to me! 🙂
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Yes, even though we understand the science, it’s still weird, many thanks Tom.
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When I lived in Canada, despite the creep of winter, autumn was my favourite time of year. The poem is exquisite, and something sensual about it too. (Despite the decades in Australia, I’m still adjusting to a hot Christmas!)
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Yes, it is a long transition. I came as a child which was easy enough, but my parents never really adjusted, as with some of my friends.
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Beautiful, Paul! Love the last line. 🙂
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Thank you so much Amy, thanks you for sharing this.
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It’s an awesome poem sir,thanks a lot for sharing.
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Very kind and encouraging Francis, thank you
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You are most welcome. 🙏🙏🙏
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irresistible words Paul, just delightful to see nature at her best through your eyes and words.
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Thank you Gina, so encouraging, appreciate your thoughts.
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Beautiful poem! I’m glad it’s spring here and not autumn, for while I love autumn best of all seasons, I do not like what follows.
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Good point, I love autumn here, but though our winter is mild, it is still not my fsave season.
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Great personification – I hadn’t realised April was to do with opening – I love the way you use that theme to create a young girl, and Spring herself.
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Thank you so much Sarah for sharing that, appreciate your thoughts very much.
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Love it, sounds wonderful. The concert of nature has started. MIchael
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Thank you so much Michael, yes, love your turn of phrase.
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:-)) Before i forget Paul: Happy Easter! Michael
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Thank you Michael – and Easter blessing to you. 🙂
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Thank you Paul! You too! 🙂
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Another beautifully written poem. It’s autumn outside here too and the ground is littered with leaves. Nearly 9 years in South Africa, April in autumn still seems so wrong after a lifetime in the UK. Happy Easter!? (and where are the daffodils?) 😉
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Thank you Chris, Happy Easter. Yes having one experience is logged in the mind and body, and is not easily changed by new experiences. Yeah, where are the daffodils? 🙂
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Aww Paul! This is gorgeous!
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So glad you like it Punam, thank you.
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My pleasure!
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Awesome, Paul! So beautifully penned, My Friend!
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Thank you for the wonderful compliment Charles.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you 🙂
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A real masterpiece, Paul!! Such a delicate and delightful poem!! Bellissimo!!! Happy Easter, My Friend!!
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Happy Easter Charles and thanks for that
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This is beautiful Paul, like a shy lover wsrming to passion…
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Thank you for that Rob, yes indeed.
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Wonderful, and the way you describe the bloom makes me think of Magnolia…
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Ah yes, Magnolia, nice reference, thank you for that Bjorn.
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Enchanting, showing her inward is truly the essence of true beauty!😊❤️
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It sure is, thank you for that. 🙂
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You’re welcome 😊
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Excellent poem! I’ve recently started running my own page and I was wondering if I reblog this poem could you possibly reblog one of mine? I have a few published on my page alongside my normal blogs
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Happy to like, and happy to link, I’m not big on reblogging, I leave that to those who specialise and have a following for that. But I’m happy to do a link.
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Autumn is beautiful no matter when it occurs. Your poem is lovely.
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Nice words.
I also write poems and would love to have your suggestions on it. Please check my blog : http://www.alienicpoems.wordpress.com
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Wow that is such a beautiful poem
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“She was more than a little shy “…
brilliant !
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Thank you so much Amy.
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I live for those lines that draw you in . Please write me more 😊
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I’ll certainly do that, thank you for the wonderful compliment.
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Beautiful!! 🙂
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Many thanks Nathan. 🙂
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Beautiful choice of words. I loved it!
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Thank you so much.
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