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Of Pan and Man

Of PAN and MAN Beyond the hedgerow bright with bloom of May Our daily lives move on with purpose strong From where the thrush and warbler sing the day Soft hum of traffic, plays a different song The tawny herd lies sleepy-eyed in sun On lush green mead oblivious to where The cars, the trucks and buses onward run With each disposed by one of nature’s heirs Along the roadside verges, now revealed In rainbow hues, wild flowers exquisite face Uncaring road’s dismissal unconcealed Though passers glance admiring of their grace To count less the works of man than of Pan, some are fain Let us bless them all and embrace as our whole domain

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Date: 6/1/2020 7:23:00 PM
ohh, you do a sonnet so well. I love the imagery of Pan vs man. I think I have a spring sonnet centered on Pan as well. Great talent and congrats on the POTD.
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 6/10/2020 10:07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind and gratifying response, Andrea.
Date: 5/11/2020 7:21:00 PM
I have always felt more akin to the nature within the city than the city itself. Wonderful sonnet, I relate to it very much. Congratulations on POTD, xomo
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 6/10/2020 10:05:00 AM
Many thanks, Pigeon.
Date: 5/11/2020 10:41:00 AM
It's all in the design...Well done...Congratulations Geoffrey on POTD
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/11/2020 11:08:00 AM
Design indeed! Thank you Arturo.
Date: 5/10/2020 2:20:00 PM
Geoffrey, I love your sonnet and the contrast between civilization's hum and nature's quiet calm. Congrats on the selection as POTD ~ John
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/11/2020 11:07:00 AM
Many thanks for your kind response, John
Date: 5/10/2020 2:13:00 AM
Great sonnet, Geoffrey, a very worthy POTD.
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/11/2020 11:04:00 AM
Thank you, Lawrence.
Date: 5/10/2020 1:04:00 AM
A really gorgeous sonnet Geoffrey! Congratulations on having it honored with POTD! It is very deserving! I love the contrast between the pastoral scene and the traffic. xxoo
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/11/2020 11:03:00 AM
Many thanks for your generous comments, Connie.
Date: 5/9/2020 11:36:00 PM
Just love the way you work the language. Such lovely Engl'sh, unl'ke what we read here 'n the States. Thanks, Geoffrey! Cheers, Gershon
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/10/2020 2:55:00 PM
Cheers and thanks, Gershon. Would that English spoken here were always lovely!
Date: 5/9/2020 7:45:00 PM
Blessings truly are everywhere. My heart rejoices in that fact. Even in times such as these- moments move. Flowers bloom. The sun graces our sky, as does the moon. Congratulations Geoffrey, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/10/2020 11:56:00 AM
Thank you for your gracious response, Brandy.
Date: 5/9/2020 3:46:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your pen was writing with color. I love wildflowers. Enjoy your day and win........
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/10/2020 11:54:00 AM
Thank you very much, Paula. Have a good day.
Date: 5/9/2020 1:18:00 PM
Lovely imagery of the countryside in contrast with highway images. It flows so naturally. Congratulations on your POTD.
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/10/2020 11:52:00 AM
Thanks for the kind comments, Sam
Date: 5/9/2020 10:42:00 AM
Well written sonnet Geoffrey, a well deserved POTD. Tom
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/10/2020 11:51:00 AM
Thank you,Tom.
Date: 5/9/2020 10:31:00 AM
Congratulations Geoffrey most deserving of POTD honors...
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/10/2020 11:50:00 AM
Thank you very much, Charlie.
Date: 5/9/2020 9:58:00 AM
Lovely Sonnet my friend. Congratulatios on POTD. JC Hawkens
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/10/2020 11:49:00 AM
Many thanks, JC.
Date: 5/9/2020 7:02:00 AM
What a wondrous Sonnet dear Geoffrey. It made my Saturday. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD....Maria Hugs
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/10/2020 4:02:00 AM
Thank you so much Dear Maria.
Date: 5/9/2020 6:26:00 AM
A superbly crafted sonnet my friend...Congrats!! on POTD!!...best wishes from the Wingster :o)
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/10/2020 4:01:00 AM
Thanks and best wishes, Wingster.
Date: 5/7/2020 2:55:00 PM
For sure; though I love nature I certainly don't want to give up my computer and stereo. Balance, like you say: different opinions, sun and rain, all have their place and necessity. Your writing is superb! I mean, a perfect example of what thoughtful, careful work will produce. Outstanding read!
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/10/2020 3:50:00 AM
Thanks for your understanding, kind comment, Joe.
Date: 5/7/2020 10:11:00 AM
This has a technicolor vibrance. A great way to start my day.
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 5/10/2020 3:49:00 AM
Thank you, Richard.

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