Andrew John Poet Iambic Pentameter

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Conservatory

Such dusty mats of coconut, and hats,
and wicker chairs that creak; and chats, and cats
on sills that suck the early sun that spills
through glass to pass into the frills and twills
that talk and twitter, pass the time till tiffin,
pass the time of day this way until
the chills of morning pass; and cups and saucers
clink and find the sink.

				The daily round’s
begun and yarns are spun in sun and shade
until the fading light brings night; and glass
that’s black as peat reflects the hats and cats
upon themselves while vats of black-tar dark
and bats are kept outside; and clinks announce
that time again that brings the hour for drinks.

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J. Summers September 27, 2022 at 11:34 AM Andrew, thanks for suggesting this poem. The internal rhymes are great and I like your use of alliteration. I love the cats sucking up the sun light. I’ve had cats, that’s just what they do. John

Susan Ashley December 22, 2021 at 8:24 AM Dear Andrew, I am enraptured with this poem. Everything about it, the thrilling rhythm, enchanting rhymes, the ambiance within your creative lines, your flair and artistry that gives this piece its vibrant life, brings me to the center of a day at the Conservatory, a place of fascination charming my heart's imagination. Exquisite and a fav! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Andrew John February 9, 2022 at 2:37 AM Thank you so much, Susan, for this later comment (and thanks to all who have left comments, too). I'm pleased someone had read "Conservatory" at this late stage (I wrote it some 15, maybe more, years ago).

Andrew John July 7, 2013 at 10:26 AM Thanks, everyone, for lovely comments. This poem's been up for several months now, and it's ages since it became a feature poem. I'm glad it's still generating some interest.

Poet Destroyer A July 7, 2013 at 10:19 AM A great Free -for-all winning poem. *CONGRATULATIONS!!! With your awesome winning write. have a great day, TA TA TA * Linda

Skat A July 3, 2013 at 11:55 PM Andrew, very nice........... skat

Connie Gildersleeve July 3, 2013 at 6:47 PM Andrew I truly love this form of poetry. A delightful read. Welcome to PS. This poem I've put on my favorite list. Congratulations on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Poet Destroyer A December 14, 2012 at 5:32 PM Andrew,, Congratulation, with your featured poem of the week, have yourself a great day inspired by "YOU!" wishing you the best holidays 2 come ;-) always ~PD Andrew John December 15, 2012 at 3:17 AM And best for Christmas to you, too. Many thanks.

Skat A December 4, 2012 at 12:43 PM Andrew, , stopping by 2 welcome U into the soup. First I will start by reading your free verse poem. Good verse if you ask me. Wishing you the best success with your poetry. ~SKAT~ Andrew John December 6, 2012 at 2:50 AM Thanks for kind words. Will be looking in a lotsa people's stuff over the weeks, and hope to leave comments.