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Primavera

A "The Sonnet of Shadows" Challenge Entry

By Cindy CalderPublished 4 months ago 1 min read
La Primavera by Sandro Botticelli

Spring’s gleam of overwhelming light

Completes the creeping birth of dawn,

Sates fleeting winter's looming flight

Through obscured shades of beauty’s brawn.

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It harkens darkened hearts forlorn

Brightens the light of dew filled days

With the lushness of spring newborn,

Freeing shadows from love’s sworn slaves.

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Birth amid dimmed life welcomes spring

With nymphs of light, songs it ignites

In floral umbra strewn, it brings

All t’ward the rays of summer’s plight:

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Spring's birth from dark to light is hence

To spark the birth of love immense.

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About the Creator

Cindy Calder

From Charleston SC - "I am still learning." Michelangelo

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  • Marilyn Glover4 months ago

    Cindy, this is a beautiful Sonnet. I felt like I was living a fairy tale.🌹

  • Mark Graham4 months ago

    You do have the gift of love and romance in your words. Good job,

  • Lana V Lynx4 months ago

    What a beautiful poem, Cindy!

  • Aarish4 months ago

    I really enjoyed how the rhythm flows naturally, keeping the sonnet form intact without feeling forced. A graceful piece.

  • Love the image and your words are magical

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