The Rain Sprite

Member since May 13, 2011

Member for 15 years

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Dandelions

Posted Mar 24, 2020 · 9 lines · 3 critiques

Bloom like the dandelions
Under the autumn veil.

Dance and be vibrant
Like the petals of the sun;
Soft and graceful
Like the wind.

Twirl and soar
Like a beguiling oriole,
Perching on a spring branch.

The Rain Sprite’s timeline

May 2026
13 Wed

Anniversary
15 years of membership
May 2021
13 Thu

Anniversary
10 years of membership
March 2020
25 Wed

Received a critique
on Dandelions from @Gracy
"Don't know why my name got in there. I have trouble moving up and down when commenting."
25 Wed

Received a critique
on Dandelions from @Gracy
"Hi, just some suggestions to take or toss. I think it shows more this way. Lovely poem, really enjoy the colours, the imagery. We're in Autumn in Argentine Patagonia, with a long winter ahead. Don't know when we'll be a…"
24 Tue

Received a critique
on Dandelions from @Eumolpus
"you have used language like music. above all, that is poetry. The last stanza is really wonderful. Just glides off the tongue. Just one comment- around me and I think most places, dandelions bloom in spring.... I'm not…"
24 Tue

Posted a poem
Dandelions
"Bloom like the dandelions"
Open thread 9 lines
June 2018
05 Tue

Posted a poem
Tears
"I"
Open thread 30 lines
March 2018
25 Sun

Most-discussed work
A Letter to Emily

12 critiques to date.
25 Sun

Posted a poem
A Letter to Emily
"In her bedroom is her white dress,"
Open thread 33 lines
May 2016
13 Fri

Anniversary
5 years of membership
January 2013
02 Wed

First critique offered
on "Insane Normality" by @Shamoneness
May 2012
13 Sun

Anniversary
One year of membership
May 2011
13 Fri

First publication
Forever In My Heart
13 Fri

Joined Neopoet
Membership begins

First poem published 1 days later.

About Me

About me

"I'll tell you how the sun rose, -
A ribbon at a time."
- Emily Dickinson

Location: South Carolina, USA, USA

Favorite Poets

I am inspired by poets who can depict the deeper depths of human emotions and soul. Simplicity captivates me as well. I have a special place in my heart for Oriental poems.