"Destined Minds"

SPRING'S LIFE

season of growth, outpouring of winters rest
new life that erupts from trodden soil
that fell from natures breast

September heralds early the unfurling of the green
and bear the pink buds of jasmine
that brings delight and want that must be seen

the warbling praises upon the branches
lift voice in choral unison
to be heard they take their chances

and now I dress in vivid competition
with springs joy and color
to rival winters derelection

quiet the spring that whispers in the air
to silence once the bitter cold of
all of winter's despair

lush scent upon wild color's breeze
thoughtful, serene yet bursting forth
loved displayed with ease

and lovely you are to behold
the green shoot that struggles forth
that thaws to close the door so bold

Spring my ransomed soul
rise from your hiding place and
new life replacing the old

forgive the past that hid you so
beneath the woolen jackets
and enjoy this glorious show

For Springs Life will only play this season
then hibernate once more giving rise to reflect
all of life that questions and begs to reason

So take your rest of beautious intermission
and hold hands on springs night dance without an end
for winters dark, at least for now is placed in secluded remission

Maree Long
(c) Maree Long 2007
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أنا أحبّ أنت مع كلّي قلب

Dedicated to my
own true love my own habibi
of many faithful years

that stems the tide
of loneliness that is oft
found on earths wilderness

Ana Bhvibbak habibi
with imperfect heart
that spring has blossomed

Ana Bhvibbak habibi
sweetly sings the
the nightengale song

Ana Bhvibbak habibi
love with a beginning
that accepts this time

Ana Bhvibbak habibi
that tastes the joys
before the seasons end

.........habibi
...............habibi
.....................habibi

Maree Long
(c)Maree Long 2007

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