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Spring in the Country
by Ronald W. Hull → (All Poetry by Ronald W. Hull)
Saturday, April 11, 2015 Rated "G" by the Author.

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It's getting to be an annual ritual to drive up to Washington County and view the bluebonnets and other wildflowers. Please click the link below for a brief video of some of the high points of the day. Washington on the Brazos is the site of the first government of the newly formed Country of Texas that later became the State of Texas. Bluebonnets and primroses � Hoai (Beh) Nguyen

*Spring in the Country* *It was a beautiful spring day in the country,* *like so many others we've seen before,* *But it's not often we leave the city,* *so it's special and has its own secret lore.* *We rose late and left even later,* *the fog and clouds held the sun at bay.* *But the wind blew onshore briskly,* *making for a windy but warm sunny day.* *The rush hour traffic was gone,* *but the traffic never really ever lets up,* *it took an hour to leave the city,* *until road side slopes turned buttercup.* *We turned north at old Chapel Hill,* *with its quaintness and rustic charm,* *the yellow field of the year before was gone,* *but buzzards still lingered on road's arm.* *The bluebonnets kept eluding us,* *lost in verdant growing green.* *With occasional Indian paintbrush,* *and ubiquitous primrose often seen.* *We turned the corner on 105,* *and beheld a beautiful blue serene,* *a lovely landscape of bluebonnets* *magical moments, childhood dreams,* *are made from such a scene.* *The cows were so contented,* *the horses were frisky and free.* *The pony's winter coat was shedding,* *and love filled every bird and bee.* *Washington on the Brazos* *a bit of early Texas history,* *was waiting nearly 200 years,* *for us to come and see.* *Over the hill and around the bend,* *the blue appeared again magically.* *Mixed with Indian paintbrush and primrose,* *the high point of the day was free.* *Tempted to stop for* **Blue Bell ice cream, but listeria was not on our diet. We stopped at Nathan's for sausage, so good, you'll have to try it. Returned home feeling contented, seeing blue but not feeling that way, I wrote this little poem about, describing a country spring day. Copyright 2015 Ronald W. Hull 4/9/15 View a brief video of our trip here. http://ronhullauthor.com/streams/Wildflowers-4-9-15.m4v**
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Reviewed by Don Juan Amante

Reviewed on April 26, 2015

What a great trip, wonderfully captured in your poem.

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on April 14, 2015

The wildflowers always inspire me with the prospects of renewal in nature. I enjoyed your video Ron and the details of your spring afternoon tour of Texas. Your poem is very smooth and relaxing and tells a refreshing story. Thank you. May peace and love be always with you my friend. Jon Michael

Reviewed by Diana Wiles

I loved every word Ron! ..this time of year is so optimistic and enchanting....I hadn't heard of bluebonnets here in UK...
our Spring riot of blueness is English Bluebells....they will be out soon, can't wait!
A wonderful poem! I feel Spring fever is upon me!....
Diana...

Reviewed by D.T. de Bruijn

Reviewed on April 13, 2015

endearing and fun. a nice day out. well described, with the blue theme and all.

Reviewed by G. Roscoe (Reader)

Reviewed on April 12, 2015

Wonderful video Ronald. Lovely flowers.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Valerie Caramella

Clever piece of work that is well written, that gives a clear vivid design of how beautiful and refreshing a country spring time is.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

I love country spring days and exploring the natural wonders sprouting up everywhere in spring. The wildflowers are now sprouting up here as well, and it's time for another trip to the woods for me.

Reviewed by CHANTI LACE

Reviewed on April 11, 2015

Beautiful writing and lovely flowers sweet man...Hugsss

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Pretty flowers, never seen them in person, likely never will...but thanks for the poem making me feel like I was there with ya...-e-

Reviewed by Danae Wilkin

Hi Ronald,

This was a nice getaway for this reader with whom has had enough stress in the last few weeks to last a year.

I love nature and who doesn't like purple or blue flowers? I was walking to and from and in the park today. Even though it was raining lightly, the beauty couldn't hide itself, like the Blue Atlas Cedar. Always that pastel blue on its needles.

Anyway, excellent choices and I didn't mind the rhyme scheme because it wasn't a whole stanza, but rather two lines that rhymed.

Thanks for sharing.

Dane

Reviewed by Michael Schafer

Nice imagery, and fine writing. Made me wish I was there.

Michael D.

Reviewed by Michael Jones

Thanks for the tour Ron, sharing Texas history with us, in this very descriptive poem. I can feel your joy, thank you! Peace!!!

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Taking on a sense of travelogue in verse is a challenging job, and you've done it well. How tired becomes the eyes gazing at the usual guide text to places to see. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

~Ron~
A wonderful poem to explore with you. The Bluebonnets are
so vibrant in color. A field of buttercups to see the yellow
dance in the sunshine. Thank you for sharing of childhood dreams Ron. A stop for a sausage..ok.

Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

I have seen fields of bluebonnets when I lived in Texas. Truly spectacular . . .

Reviewed by George Carroll

I had a feeling I've been there before. Well done

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

I feel as though I was with you appreciating and marveling at the beauty you beheld. Thank you for the mini-trip!

Love ya!

Jane