Ode to Spring

By Kieran

Ode to Spring



Original artwork and poem by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2025, inspired by the colourful artwork, which started as a study of wet-on-wet technique but turned out rather colourful


Oh, wretched Winter, dark and cold, where oh where is thy sting?
Tulips have shattered your armour, heralding the coming of Spring

Begone, putrid stench of melancholy and loneliness; Open wide the door
The glorious triumph of life o'er death rekindles passions once more

Cupid and Aphrodite are busy tugging at the restless heartstrings
Right on cue, the songbirds raise their voices as they sing 

Halleluia! Rejoice one and all in the treasures of God's own creation
A joyous renewal of life tis but a feeble reminder of eternal salvation 

Comments

Anonymous said…
You are so creatively productive!!!😃 (WhatsApp comment from a dear neighbor)
August 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Kieran said…
The poem was unexpectedly bold but I decided to keep it that way. Glad you liked it - Kieran
August 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Anonymous said…
Lovely Kiru. I am amazed at the breadth of topics you choose and compose so fluidly. Keep it up brother. (WhatsApp comment from my dearest sister)
August 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Kieran said…
Thanks Rohini. The question that comes to mind is, ‘Who let the dogs out? Who! Who!!’ 😁
Yes this journey has evolved to something way beyond what I envisioned. - Kieran
August 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Anonymous said…
Keep it up my dear. I enjoy your posts. (WhatsApp reply to above comment)
August 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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