Winter Sonnet
So when the swirling snow begins to fall
outside where frigid dreams begin to dance
their tarantellas to the gods of chance,
these wintry symbols list to bear their all
upon a mind obsessed with eating gall.
When will the boy awaken from the trance
of darkened lullabies that hiss their glance
of times that passed and times that never call?
Now breaks the glowing light beyond the scene
when I can both recall and sense the grace
of lips so warm, and softly from your face
begins the swell of newfound winter's keen.
I blink, and through my shattered visions see
The flow'r of Spring that beckons you and me.
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Comments: 33
What exquisite language!!!
A true showmanship of your wordsmithing ability to create such visual effectiveness with descriptive language such as--"swirling snow - frigid dreams - darkened lullabies - shattered visions"--then effortlessly segue the reader into the freshness and warmth of spring.
Very lovely!!
First of all, your icon is delightfully charming next to this outstandingly beautiful sonnet. It reminds me of a brilliant child trying to hide behind his hands, but curiosity gets the better of him, and he opens his one eye to the joy of sensing that others have recognized his brilliance.
I loved how the word, swirl, set the tone for my mind to whirl and churn these lovely thoughts you've penned. The seasonal extremes were sensorially engaging.
A Beautiful Write!!!
PUCK
If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumber'd here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend:
if you pardon, we will mend:
And, as I am an honest Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call;
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.
Wilka
Love the icon!
the symbolic beginning..new and fresh like Spring following the winter..as we are delivered from the darkness in our lives..