Craig Cornish Poet Sonnet

Await the Breeze

Note; This is an Italian Sonnet rhyme scheme but written in hymn meter which is an iambic tetrameter and trimeter mix and echoes a style that Emily Dickinson often used. Although she admired Shakespeare, she didn't write traditional sonnets (which is okay, we like variety and originality).
So ... in honor of Emily and - age and wishes; I wrote 4 years ago I think.

Oh pity my decrepit frame,
with every step I cry;
to see myself through clouded eyes 
and barely know my name.
Oh God!  To be that youth again
when skyward I could fly,
bereft lament that now abides
with not a soul to blame.

So ... should I ride that plaintive wind,
or wait the gentle breeze -
to climb with wings on upward drafts
...or stay where I have been?
I think I shall await the breeze
and ride it 'til my last.

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Viv Wigley April 24, 2018 at 8:35 AM This mix works so well, Craig, I think Emily would be proud. Regards, Viv

Daniel Turner March 30, 2018 at 9:35 PM I think it's gorgeous, Craig. I am still young at heart but the body has long since become a "decrepit frame". I am certain most people will be able to identify with this one. Great job!!!

John Lawless March 30, 2018 at 7:43 PM Very nicely done Craig, a gentle thought provoking read.

Frederic Parker March 30, 2018 at 2:24 PM Oh God! To be that youth again...a universal thought from the book of reflection, that we all have read...the last two lines gave a face forward goal of relaxed understanding of life...