Dale Gregory Cozart Poet Ottava rima

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 September 30, 2022 at 5:43 AM A lovely gem that I just uncovered, Dale:: Wonderful example of the form. Best, SuZ

Teddy Kimathi July 6, 2017 at 6:22 AM Congrats Dale, for your well-deserved second placement in the contest!! ;-)

Afzal Nusker July 5, 2017 at 8:02 AM An exquisite poem, Dale. Congrats!!! Dale Gregory Cozart July 5, 2017 at 8:29 AM Thanks a lot, Afzal.

Janice Canerdy July 5, 2017 at 6:45 AM I'm back to say CONGRATS on your win, Dale! Janice Dale Gregory Cozart July 5, 2017 at 8:30 AM Thanks, Janice!

Gregory Richard Barden July 3, 2017 at 8:43 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 July 3, 2017 at 8:45 PM Thanks very much, Greg!

Kim Rodrigues July 3, 2017 at 9:09 AM Lovely images, Dale! The us of colors and the weaving of a noteworthy Ottava Rima! Dale Gregory Cozart July 3, 2017 at 9:16 AM Thanks again, Kim. Kim Rodrigues July 3, 2017 at 9:09 AM Use is what I meant :)

Dean Wood July 3, 2017 at 8:56 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 July 3, 2017 at 9:18 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 July 3, 2017 at 7:10 AM This was a soft piece filled with colors and life and taking that next step. Beautifully done my friend. Dale Gregory Cozart July 3, 2017 at 8:06 AM Thanks again, Chris.

Elizabeth Kinch July 3, 2017 at 5:24 AM I'm with Sunlite, beautiful to read Dale. Dale Gregory Cozart July 3, 2017 at 8:07 AM Thank you, Elizabeth.

Janice Canerdy July 2, 2017 at 7:28 PM Well-done, Dale--love the personification! Janice Dale Gregory Cozart July 2, 2017 at 7:30 PM Thanks, Janice!

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