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My Spring
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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Spring is my favorite time of year for many reasons

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My Spring
 
Fragrances of spring permeate the air,
New grass pushing through dampened earth,
The scent of newborn lilacs drift on the soft breeze,
And equine aroma fill all my senses.
 
The clean earthy musk of the horses smell like home,
They gather and crowd wanting to be front and center,
Shedding winter dirt and hair as I brush.
I lean close to their warmth and breathe deeply of life.
 
Satisfaction seeps into every pore of me,
With a cool breeze blowing in the soft warm sun
We ride on the sweet, soft carpet of grass,
His ears twitch forward and back, waiting for my cue.
 
The reins freshly oiled, are supple in my fingers,
And my knuckles are brown from his sweat and dirt.
His shedding hair now clings to my legs,
And at this moment, all is right in my world.
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 Reviews of "My Spring"
Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on May 5, 2008
A beautiful picture.. I also love spring! Your description brings it to life....M
Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
...with beauty you detail...your Spring...its surroundings...and all growth...the horses you hold close...and your Spring...becomes ours.
this is excellent Karen...
John
Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on May 3, 2008
This is how I feel napping near my kitty:) Excellent.
Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on May 3, 2008
This is such a nice work Karen...you ride us upon the wind and your thoughts....the combined essence of poetry and our minds placed within the reins of your ride...

truly nice....

Art Sun...
Reviewed by Seed4ever D.
Reviewed on May 3, 2008
Yehaa Yahoo Yipee giddy up Girl you go for it, loved the poem , ride Karen ride Seed4ever....P.S. no wipping yah
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on May 2, 2008
A kind of codependence that is inspired.

Ron
Reviewed by Debra Kraft
Reviewed on May 2, 2008
And for one moment, I was with you there in that spring with that horse. It was a lovely moment and this is a lovely poem.
Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper
Reviewed on May 1, 2008
a horse lovers delight Karen, and a great down to earth. I've never ridden horses but I can feel your love for them
Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on May 1, 2008
Karen, what a lovely picture this writing paints. I loved the images and every line in this piece. You have shown all of those who reads this how much you love the spring, your home, and your beautiful horse. I felt warm as i read this.
Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on May 1, 2008
Your words captured the love you feel for your
Beautiful animals spring its my favor
season love the picture its a beautiful horse!
A truly beautiful write!!
Peace Love and Light....And Hugesss too..Morning Star
Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
Got to see two new German Riding Pony foals. A boy and a girl. I'm having the spring of my life, Karen!
Love,
Becca
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
Everything about this poem is so visually stimulating. I love the photo and your sentiments are so sincerely clear and honest.
Much love, light, and Peace,
Amber "V"
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
Perfectly Said,,, I love the new growth also,,,Beautiful photo
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
You always capture the pure love you have for your fine animals and this poem deserves praise for making all who read want to be a part if only for a minute of that world. Well done Karen.
hugs
Fee
Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
I love your Spring, you took me along for the day. Thank you for the beautiful memory. Love, Bonnie
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
Beautiful - your Spring whinnies with life! Well done, Karen.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
The clean earthy musk of the horses smell like home

Wonderful! And you've made me want to go riding today. Horses truly can make us feel all is right with the world.
Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
This one is so good. I'm passing it along to my daughter, who loves the horse, as do you. Very well done writing. - Bill
Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
A gorgeous animal in the picture, and your love shines through in your poem.
Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
A beautiful write and I needed that after seeing snow yesterday, Thank you Karen for the beauty in your words and Photo.

Newfie Hugs, Rose
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
Very beautiful pen..love the picture what a beauty...have a wonderful and safe day..Hugsss
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
You. Spring. Horses. Love . . .
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on April 30, 2008
Animals do bring out the best in us and their care the best in them.
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on April 29, 2008
Karen, you brought me there with you. Beautiful work.
Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on April 29, 2008
awe..love the connection between your feelings of spring and your horse...satisfaction is an awesome feeling...your poem expresses it nicely.
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on April 29, 2008
A beautiful symbiosis, in this wonderful poem of spring feelings!

ET
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