A Sheltering Light at Ironwood

The sun sets leaping in fierce golden shafts
As days shift shorter with Winter’s warning
We seek emblazoned fires from the chilled drafts
That glaze windows from iced winds each morning

As twilight falls stale dead leaves swirl rifting
Barbed smells of Pine and Tannin Oak scent streams
From forest floor fumes in brisk air hinting
Drab pumpkin, peach and tawny spiced Fall dreams

Sit quietly, watch dusk’s seasonal show
November’s clouds spangled in etched fire stun
When a portrait clad in sheathed splendor flows
A palette of Fall woods under brazed sun

That bring us grand tidings of this season
Where peace reigns and war has little reason
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Ashley Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Dear Lonna, your vibrant, textured seasonal and sensory imagery brings me into the serenity of "a sheltering light at Ironwood" with beautiful poetic finesse. An exquisite poem with a grand yet tender finale. Such a great last line! Congrats for your fine win In Ink Empress's contest. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
Blodgett Avatar
March 8, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Dear Susan, thank you so very much for your continuing and wonderful comments. They mean so much!
Empress Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Dear Lonna, I absolutely loved this poem for the way youv written in such a descriptive manner and how your poem ends with much needed lines especially right now, with all thats going around, “ That bring us grand tidings of this season Where peace reigns and war has little reason” that hits so deep, and just won me over. As well as the opening lines were excellent. The way youve painted imagery etc is captivating! Congratulations on your win. Thank you for sharing this.
Blodgett Avatar
March 8, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Sorry for the delayed response. Had some medical issues. But thank you ever so kindly for your well expressed comment.
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