Violets in springtime are characteristically beautiful in their unassuming way.
Just a little light thing…
And Thus, Shrinking Violets Arise
Ah, Spring, so short a visit, you give us
You don’t know whether to come or go.
You shine on us for a moment,
Your smile of brightness,
Then cry with Winter’s rain and
Shyly run under her clouded skirts.
Now, we beg you,
Come back to us until your baited sister,
Summer, fully warms us with her breath
And makes us to forgive
Your teasing and tiring timidness.
Susan Patterson
4-2012
And Thus, Shrinking Violets Arise
Ah, Spring, so short a visit, you give us
You don’t know whether to come or go.
You shine on us for a moment,
Your smile of brightness,
Then cry with Winter’s rain and
Shyly run under her clouded skirts.
Now, we beg you,
Come back to us until your baited sister,
Summer, fully warms us with her breath
And makes us to forgive
Your teasing and tiring timidness.
Susan Patterson
4-2012
Audio and Comment-
I like to think this poem is in salute to the works of William Wordsworth, the English poet, who wrote quite sentimentally about nature. Well, of course, Mr. Wordsworth was much more than that, and I would not dare to emulate him. It would be impossible. Besides, there is generally more cynicism in my poetry. Be that as it may, kind reader, I invite you to enjoy this light springtime poem. skp
Author, Author!
| Beaverton City Library is pleased to present a local authors’ fair! You are invited to get to know Oregon authors and learn about their writing. All participating writers will be available to meet readers and have their work available for purchase. Susan Patterson will be reading and discussing her work at table two. Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:00-1:00 pm Meeting Rooms A & B Beaverton City Library 12375 SW Fifth St. Beaverton, OR 503-526-2577 |  Susan Patterson reading to an an audience in Victoria BC |
Poetry Party - Always in Fashion
Elegance among ladies. You and your friends, perhaps? Warm and friendly weather is here in force! Might it be time for a little get together with your friends?
How about a Poetry Party?
Poetess, Susan Patterson is taking bookings for the upcoming seasons, especially summer. (So sorry, spring is pretty much taken.) Ms. Patterson will read her insightful and compelling verse for you and your guests to enjoy. It will be an event not soon forgotten!
Speaker's fee is waived when books are purchased. Please call 503-655-2809 or email susan@earlenegrey.com for further information.
▶ The sweetest hospitality starts with a cup of tea. Earlene Grey
A field of wild violets inviting you to wander and enjoy what the Mother Earth can create.
Happy warm and sunny springtime days to you! skp
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