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The Ides of March

The taming of the lion, the lamb springs forth

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Comment from royowen
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Of course the the original scripture in Isaiah says the wolf lies down with the lamb, the leopard with the goat, and the lion with two other creatures, but the principle is the same, and a child leads them all. But a beautifully written odds and evens written for this concert. A well scribed and structured poem. Well done, good luck, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2020


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2020
    Roy, thank you so much!
reply by royowen on 26-Feb-2020
    Welcome
Comment from Minglement
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This is an excellent entry for the Lion and Lamb Even odd contest. This poem reads beautifully and truly expresses the intent of the subject matter. Well done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2020


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2020
    I'm humbled by your six-star review. thank you!
Comment from Sharon Haiste
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I think this is a good entry for the "Even the Odds Lion and Lamb writing prompt.
This well written verse tells of the coming of spring and a calming breeze.
Well done and I wish you good luck with the contest.
Sharon

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 Comment Written 26-Feb-2020


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2020
    Sharon, thank you!
Comment from Gwen Canfield
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This is wonderful! The reading flow seems a bit choppy but I love all of the oldtime references including the lion and the lamb picture, the "Ides of March" reference and its descriptive and vibrant choice of words.
I love your use of analogy with spring coming in like an animal and "prancing".
My favorite part is
"the gales of March
abuser, intruder
of the stillness bespoke of Spring
prancing forward from under winter's clutch"

Well Done!

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2020


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2020
    Gwen thank you, the choppiness comes from the syllabic restrictions per stanza,
Comment from Janet Foor
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Since March begins on Sunday, this is a very timely poem.
Excellent artwork to compliment your e 'Even-the-Odds' poem. I enjoyed reading it.

Blessings
Janet

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 Comment Written 26-Feb-2020


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2020
    smiles back! Spring, 24 days and counting!