Nette Onclaud Poet Blank verse

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Coming Home

As wartime’s ending leaves behind
scarred  traces of its furious  hunts,
a melancholy cast of mind
endures this pang  with hope ablaze.
Where flies the  gold and  russet morn,
as autumn’s  languid  trail departs
and cruel frost of winter grips,
when  hardened heart against it stands.

And yet this fall contrives to hold
a promise tinged by coming home;
that onward creeps this riddled war
yet kindled gut lies spritely blazed.
For with this season's chime, at last,
one  dream  remains in dwelling’s glow
whose light will soothe his  brittle wounds,
till country bound, a torment, hushed.



A Briand Strand Contest : Premiere 135
Submitted 3/21/2018

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Dineen Williams Gault June 4, 2016 at 3:04 AM Such a glowing tribute, such imagery lingers in the mind. Congratulations!

Laura Leiser June 3, 2016 at 2:55 PM Great poem, Nette! Especially suitable around Memorial Day here in the states...congrats on your win :)

Charlie Smith June 3, 2016 at 6:27 AM Great write Nette, a very deserving honor...

Janice Canerdy June 2, 2016 at 10:22 PM Nette, congratulations on your win! Janice

John Lawless June 2, 2016 at 9:50 PM WOW, Nette, I am impressed!!! This poem seems so far from your "usual" style. More crisp, terse yet still alive with vivid visuals. It is a wonderful tribute to all who have served in the too many wars fought. Thanks for entering the contest.

Connie Marcum Wong May 22, 2016 at 3:57 PM Magnificent Nette! I wish I could write with the depth that you write with. #7 ; )

Ravindra K Kapoor May 22, 2016 at 6:57 AM "As wartime’s ending leaves behind, scarred traces of its furious hunts, a melancholy cast of mind, endures this pang with hope ablaze" You have penned the thoughts of a soldier returning from war very nicely dear friend. A cool nice poem with hopes for peace and happy time. My good wishes for your entry with a 7+. Love and best wishes always..Ravindra K Kapoor

Franco Gonza May 22, 2016 at 5:48 AM Cutting edge poetry! You write of a universal concern with uniquely specific imagery.Bring our soldiers home!

Demetrios Trifiatis May 22, 2016 at 4:07 AM Poetry's bloom dear, Andrea! What a gardener!

Constance La France May 21, 2016 at 7:44 PM nette, this is B E A U T I F U L and I am loving it 7 ~

Harry Horsman May 21, 2016 at 4:12 PM Wow nette, this is classic poetry at it's best, just love the theme, and how you weave the words with sentiment so profound..

Carly Lalion May 21, 2016 at 3:06 PM If only homecomings were not met with pained anticipation.A timely message for a world needing much peace. This poem is laden with magnificent images!