Simplicity



The morning dew upon the grass,
The rose's fragrant smell,
The cooing of a wood dove, and
The tinkle of a cowherd's bell.

The bumble bee's persistent drone,
A dog with wagging tail
A colony of ants,
A slow and lazy snail.

The silver stratus clouds at daybreak,
Across a yawning sky,
A rooster's c*ck-a-doodle do
A baby bird's attempt to fly.

Look around and see the beauty
Each little thing portrays,
Then appreciate the masterpieces
That His artistry displays
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Submitted on April 22, 2015

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XAXA XBXB XCXC XDXD
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 445
Words 80
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

Barbara Cadogan

I am a Registered Nurse, and first started to write poetry when I was about 18 years old. I have written several poems on a variety of subjects, and enjoy poems that are light and filled with humor. I feel that a good poem like a painting, is able to evoke a variety of emotions, whether sad or cheerful,angry or sympathetic.My goal in life is to learn as much as I can, and to spread peace and good cheer to many. Above all, to be respectful and helpful to my fellow man. more…

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