Sullen Scenery

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Written: April 05, 2024 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Perched delicately on the shiny cobalt. The brumal sky is where it lies. A sight that truly captures the heart. With such beauty, there is no disguise. Pearly salver shines with a radiant glow. Amber and pearliness, as a full moon show Surrounded by a mist of ashen hue. A wolf, feeling glum and bleak blue. Solitary and desolate it stood. Amid night depths In a gloomy mood. A bluesy dirge, yowls in the night. Oh, the woeful wails of leaden plight. Echoing through the depths of sorrow's reef. Watery paint that runs under the leaf. A mournful melody, heavy and deep. In the heart's chamber, it does seep. A melody dances, in mild waves cascades. A rippling composed refrain. The heart sings its sweet serenades. Whispers of golden yearning strain.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 4/11/2024 10:45:00 AM

SP, remarkable to me how you can put all these different images together and create a feeling of sullenness. What you have done makes such a penetrating impression on my mind. It's very powerful stuff.

Jay Narain

Date: 4/6/2024 11:05:00 AM

Nice poem on nature. Great poem.

Silent One

Date: 4/6/2024 8:59:00 AM

Despite the melancholy tone, there is a glimmer of hope and resilience in the final stanzas, as the heart sings its 'sweet serenades' and whispers of 'golden yearning strain.' This comparison of sorrow and hope creates a poignant contrast, reminding us of the beauty that can emerge from even the darkest moments of despair. Overall, the poem is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of sorrow, longing, and resilience. Through its evocative imagery and lyrical language, the poem invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human emotion and the enduring power of hope.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/6/2024 5:51:00 AM

somehow I missed reading this poem yesterday. I felt the sullenness in your poem, subtly created with your signature imagery and your special blend of vocabulary (like brumal for wintry) I especially liked: "a wolf, feeling bleak and glum." Using 'wolf' added a fierceness to the sullenness. Seemed like the last verse hinted of a yearning for hope that sings in the heart. Such a masterpiece! Wishing you a pleasant day with a dash of creativity. your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Miranda Hawley

Date: 4/5/2024 3:00:00 PM

You have taken a deep dive into describing the nature and wildlife in a particular area. Great description.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 4/5/2024 2:49:00 PM

I felt the gloom of loneliness in this poem. It was beautiful in rhyming content.