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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 Login to Reply

Teddy Kimathi Date: 7/6/2017 6:22:00 AM Congrats Dale, for your well-deserved second placement in the contest!! ;-) Login to Reply

Afzal Nusker Date: 7/5/2017 8:02:00 AM An exquisite poem, Dale. Congrats!!! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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.

Chris Green Date: 7/3/2017 7:10:00 AM This was a soft piece filled with colors and life and taking that next step. Beautifully done my friend. Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/3/2017 8:06:00 AM Thanks again, Chris.

Elizabeth Kinch Date: 7/3/2017 5:24:00 AM I'm with Sunlite, beautiful to read Dale. Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/3/2017 8:07:00 AM Thank you, Elizabeth.

Janice Canerdy Date: 7/2/2017 7:28:00 PM Well-done, Dale--love the personification! Janice Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/2/2017 7:30:00 PM Thanks, Janice!

Sunlite Wanter Date: 7/2/2017 6:42:00 PM I don't know about the form, but it is beautiful to read. Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/2/2017 7:30:00 PM Thanks, SW!