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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

DMC: "Leaf" by Maria Marshall





LEAF

 Leaf is a changing word.
So crisp and colorful in fall,
as I dash and descend
into crackling mountains.
Deep, strong green in summer,
as I dodge the blazing sun.
But best of all,
is the softness of spring,
stroking my face
as I read among suspended clouds
of pink flowers.

© 2015 Maria Marshall. All rights reserved.


Nikki Grimes has challenged us to try a wordplay exercise this month and create our own free verse poems. Click HERE for all the details.

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8 comments:

  1. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesMay 13, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Beautiful, Maria! I especially love those "suspended clouds/of pink flowers."

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  2. RosiMay 13, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Wonderful images. I especially like "descend into crackling mountains."

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  3. Vivian KirkfieldMay 13, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    I'm right there with you, Maria! Can I sit under that leafy tree this summer and read? Lovely poem with beautiful images. :)

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  4. catherinemjohnson.comMay 13, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    overly! Makes me want to float on a cloud.

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  5. bnkupetzMay 13, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    I love it, Maria. Beautiful!

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  6. Rene Diane AubeMay 13, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Great job, Maria! Love the vivid word pictures you created :)

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  7. Renee LaTulippeMay 14, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Well done, Maria! How I love those crackling mountains - such an image. :)

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  8. Sherri Jones RiversMay 14, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    I like the use of assonance, consonance, and alliteration in your poem.

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