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Amethyst Fate

Bluebells in chime are shadows in training, beech trees rising in a sheltering sky. Sunlight peeks through, the merest of raining, to guide the mauve buds to darkness close by. Wind in the forest wafts in refraining. Violet implores the young they must fly. But until they're ready fledglings must wait to one day assume their amethyst fate. 1st Place Early July Standard Contest Sponsor: Brian Strand 7/4/17

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/30/2022 5:43:00 AM

A lovely gem that I just uncovered, Dale:: Wonderful example of the form. Best, SuZ

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 7/6/2017 6:22:00 AM

Congrats Dale, for your well-deserved second placement in the contest!! ;-)

Afzal Nusker

Date: 7/5/2017 8:02:00 AM

An exquisite poem, Dale. Congrats!!!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/5/2017 8:29:00 AM

Thanks a lot, Afzal.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/5/2017 6:45:00 AM

I'm back to say CONGRATS on your win, Dale! Janice

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/5/2017 8:30:00 AM

Thanks, Janice!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/3/2017 8:43:00 PM

I love this, Dale ... just exquisite imagery and phrasing, and such a lyrical and enchanting vibe! Excellent! A fav for sure!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/3/2017 8:45:00 PM

Thanks very much, Greg!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/3/2017 9:09:00 AM

Lovely images, Dale! The us of colors and the weaving of a noteworthy Ottava Rima!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/3/2017 9:16:00 AM

Thanks again, Kim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/3/2017 9:09:00 AM

Use is what I meant :)

Dean Wood

Date: 7/3/2017 8:56:00 AM

This is really pretty Dale. I don't think I have it in me to write like this. Beautifully done. It has a very peaceful tone to it. I enjoyed it. - Dean

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/3/2017 9:18:00 AM

I didn't think I'd be able to do this, either, but I was determined. I just needed to be able to hear the cadence in my head. Thanks again, Dean.