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War of the Year

April 19, 2014
By guard-girl GOLD, Clover, South Carolina
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guard-girl GOLD, Clover, South Carolina
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&quot;Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.&quot;<br /> Proverbs 3:5-6

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Sweltering landscape,
The smiling sun now free
And the breeze has died.

It’s changing, falling,
Sometimes slow, sometimes fast
Preparing for cold.

The wind’s icy breath,
Penetrating all jackets,
Waging war with warmth.

The war has been won,
Warmth winning with a rainbow,
Hope of the seasons.

© Andy G., Phoenix, AZ

The author's comments:
This is a series of haikus to describe the seasons. When spring comes, it seems like a war between war between the spring and the winter has gone on, and that metaphor is taken and extended in these poems.
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ansem_unlimited PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 14 2015 at 12:15 pm
ansem_unlimited PLATINUM, Frederick, Maryland
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Thou may think of me as desired, to idolize or villanize me whichever you may choose. but gaze upon me and thou sall not see the husk of a man! for all my sins and all my bliss, i am anything but hollow <br /> -Ansem_Unlimited

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I like it........ :)
WinterRose76 SILVER said...
on Dec. 20 2014 at 10:34 am
WinterRose76 SILVER, Ok., Florida
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Arise and be all that you dream - Flyleaf

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What a gorgeous series of haikus. Each one is unique and beautifully worded. My favorite line is "Waging war with warmth". I thought that was really poetic. Great job! Five stars
Nelly_Nell GOLD said...
on Dec. 12 2014 at 1:40 am
Nelly_Nell GOLD, Bakersfield, California
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This was a very beautifull poem i love eveyr part of it great job keep writting
guard-girl GOLD said...
on Aug. 24 2014 at 9:37 am
guard-girl GOLD, Clover, South Carolina
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&quot;Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.&quot;<br /> Proverbs 3:5-6

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i never thought about it like that, but now that I do, you are right! What began as poems about the seasons, became a description of life! Thank you for this insight! :)
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 24 2014 at 12:13 am
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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So true! So beautiful! I love it. I love that you can also use for life, in this crazy world we live in. I cannot say anything, excpet that I am awed by your talent and that you are a wonderful person and writer. I hope to read more of your work soon. Thank you for sharing this!
talhaak GOLD said...
on May. 28 2014 at 5:11 am
talhaak GOLD, Lahore, Other
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&ldquo;There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.&rdquo; - Maya Angelou

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I love this! I personally haven't been much of a fan of poetry but this is really well written. Keep up the good work!