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Lavender
Lavender
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Jan 09, 2026 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Today I Rose and Wrote a Bit

Today I rose and wrote a bit,
something to read when once I sit
beneath the finest maple tree,
when Springtime comes to marry me.

Today I penned a fancy rhyme
to speak aloud when comes the time
to greet my shadow 'neath the sun
when slumber wanes and winter, done.

Today I weighed these lovely words
to quote to blooms and nesting birds
who'll sing within the maple tree,
when Springtime bends on one lone knee

to herald in our grand betrothal,
then rouse me with this yearned proposal.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: I believe this is about both the actual season of spring, and the metaphor of spring representing lovelier days ahead. It seemed the final couplet needed one extra syllable to flow smoothly. Dunno... Thank you.

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Billy Collins, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

3 months 2 weeks ago

Sweet Lavender,

I think the poem was perfect. You never flub a line, in my estimation. Your poem has set off the expectation of a lovely warm perfumed Spring season! thank you for this.

very fondly, Cat

Lavender

Lavender

3 months 1 week ago

Hello, Cat,

How I hope the Spring brings healing vibes!  

Thank you for reading, My Friend!

Much love,

Lx

Royal Asia

Royal Asia

3 months 2 weeks ago

Your poem

gives Goddess Persophne (Goddess of spring) I felt sunkissed just reading your poem. Now I'm really excited for spring.

Lavender

Lavender

3 months 1 week ago

Hello, Royal Asia,

I like your interpretation with this!  Each January, I find myself longing for Spring.  But I'm also yearning for softer, brighter, kinder days for all of us on this beautiful home, Mother Earth.

Thank you so much for reading!

L

William Lynn

William Lynn

3 months 1 week ago

Lovely

I think your poem is lovely. 

Perhaps an additional syllable would make it read more easily, but I would not rush to judgement.

I too hope spring brings expected renewal to all of us.

Thanks so much for an exceptional read. - Will

Lavender

Lavender

3 months 1 week ago

Hello, Will!

Thank you for reading and for your generous comments.  Most of the lines have eight syllables, but it seemed the final couplet did not flow as smoothly, so I added a syllable to both those lines.

Again, thank you so much!

L