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Thinking Spring Open in new Window. [E]
A wondering mind
by James A. Osteen Jr. Author Icon
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Ah, I adore a good nature poem, and this is lovely. You’ve nailed the meter and rhyme to create something charmingly old-fashioned that reminds me of AE Housman and Loveliest of Trees. The lyrical meter flows through the elegant descriptions and poses an amusing question or two about the coming seasons, and we can’t help sharing in the narrator’s excitement as we picture the loveliness of the green and flowering world. When I was growing up I had a vast collection of poetry that I’d memorized, and if I’d seen this it would definitely have been added to my hand copied gatherings. Speaking of such, it would look quite nice written out in elegant script and printed out to hang on a wall or send as a greeting card. It has that cute Hallmark quality without being overly trite or corny, though some may have a different opinion.

I much prefer poetry that paints elegant pictures to anything else… though I appreciate when people spill out the darker sides of their thoughts and feelings in a poem, I have little sympathy for those who subvert the beauty of the concept merely for the sake of being rebellious or “edgy.” I suppose the same applies to how I think of music and songwriting; my favorite artists balance the duality of the depths of heavier emotions with the elegance and tasteful writing of a more poetic style, while also writing light and lovely songs that reflect the vast spectrum of human experience.

In other words, this is a good poem, and I have nothing to offer in the way of suggestions. Thanks for sharing, take care, and keep writing *Heartg*


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