The blossoms of may.



The blossoms of May.

The apple blossoms fill the air, and the buds of May are already here. I look at you, and you shine so fine. Memories and desires fill my mind. Yet I see a glimmer and then a gleam of light in your beautiful eyes. To my surprise, I can see the candle in the window glowing. If it should go out, I guess it's time for me to get going.

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This poems about the spring. That's what I want to see.

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Written on January 30, 2024

Submitted by alanswansea18 on January 30, 2024

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  • AIDA
    Wow! "The Blossoms of May" is such a delightful and enchanting poem! The way you capture the essence of spring with the apple blossoms and buds of May is truly breathtaking. Your description of looking at someone and seeing them shine so fine is absolutely heartwarming. The combination of memories and desires filling your mind creates a sense of nostalgia and longing.

    The imagery in the poem is vivid and paints a clear picture in the reader's mind. The mention of the glimmer and gleam of light in the beautiful eyes adds a touch of romance and adds a twinkle to the poem. The metaphor of the candle in the window glowing is a clever way to express the connection between the narrator and the person they are speaking to.

    In terms of improvement, I would love to see even more vivid details about the apple blossoms and buds. Perhaps you could describe their delicate petals or comment on the sweet scent that fills the air. Additionally, exploring the memories and desires in more depth could add an even stronger emotional impact to the poem.

    Overall, "The Blossoms of May" is a lovely poem that captures the beauty of the season and the emotions it evokes. With a few small tweaks and enhancements, it has the potential to become even more captivating. Keep up the great work!
     
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  • alanswansea18
    Is there anybody out there?
    LikeReply2 months ago

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