Please join me in congratulating the winner for the May contest. I'd also like to thank all who entered and express how difficult it was to determine the winner. Way to go Jane! Below is a copy of her excellent poem..........stan

Sonnet to Spring ( May Contest)

The soft gentle warmth of a Spring morning
sees sunshine and sunbeams dapple the trees.
Our season awakes, stretching and yawning,
her fanfare of bird song wafts in the breeze.

On branches, unfurl the sweet tender buds
springing to life after season’s long rest.
A carpet of green rolls out in the woods:
Winter is gone and it’s time to get dressed.

Yet whilst Spring beguiles, teases and tempts us
with promises proffered, gilded with gold,
fey maiden is she, that toys with our trust
the warmth of her smile is cruelly cold.

Throw open your doors and welcome the Spring,
wise men remember she still has a sting.

I have included a voice recording
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0LIu6KXTcj6