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Defiant Sun

Defiant Sun

As the day ends, dark, mountain like clouds, suddenly appear
Blocking our sunset view, ominous shadows inspire fear
Suddenly, a bright, white light shines forth, coming from behind
Outlining presumptuous clouds shape, ever so sublime

White lights glimmer, shining brightly, beckoning to the sun
"the day is not quite done, please, blaze forth O Majestic One"!
Defiant Sun shines, penetrates a hole in clouds defense
With blazing bursts of golden light, smoking hot like incense.

Weaknesses in clouds defenses, having now been exposed
Sun bursts, now ignite the blue sky, as rebel clouds explode
Clouds shred and dissipate into shards of silver and gold
These eyes of mine cannot process, these wonders I behold.

Proud clouds, could not enshroud, epic battle could not be won
The lesson has been learned, do not challenge Defiant Sun!



John Derek Hamilton
August 03,2016

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Sandra Haight Date: 8/11/2016 10:44:00 AM A wondrous vision you have painted within your Sonnet, John. I enjoyed reading your poem. 7 Sandra Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/11/2016 11:37:00 AM Thanks Sandra, for the visit and the nice comment! It inspired my wordscapes contest, looking forward to your entry!

James Inman Date: 8/11/2016 9:12:00 AM Nice write John, I really enjoyed this. I have been watching sunsets all summer and have seen some of the most incredible ones in my life. Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/11/2016 9:17:00 AM Thanks James, it's true, this summer has had some spectacular sunsets, I never get tired of them.

Sara Chansarkar Date: 8/9/2016 9:54:00 AM This is brilliant,especially the last two lines!Thanks for sharing John! Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/9/2016 12:33:00 PM Thanks Sara, looking forward to your entry!

Laura Leiser Date: 8/8/2016 9:34:00 PM Wonderful imagery described in this sonnet..I can see it in my mind's eye! Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/9/2016 9:07:00 AM Thanks Laura, it was this experience that spurred my desire to write it down, to capture the feeling of the moment forever. It incited me to do my wordscapes contest, give it a try you will do well I'm sure!

Jan Allison Date: 8/8/2016 5:26:00 PM You've captured this moment so brilliantly with your pen which flows golden in this lovely sonnet:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/8/2016 5:31:00 PM Thanks Jan was stunning to see, once in a lifetime experience!

Agnes Krampe Date: 8/8/2016 1:02:00 PM John, I love how you paint a vivid image with your descriptions. Agnes Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/8/2016 5:30:00 PM Thanks Agnes

Joanna Daniel Date: 8/5/2016 1:09:00 AM This is such a describing sonnet:) I can well imagine the scene in front of my eyes:) John, Thank you for encouraging me:) I feel humbled by your remarks:) all glory goes to God alone:) Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/5/2016 8:55:00 AM Thanks Jo, you seem like a humble person.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/3/2016 6:15:00 PM I wilt like a dandelion so I won't be battling the " Defiant Sun". Great imagery and an enjoyable read. Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/3/2016 8:15:00 PM Thanks Richard, glad you enjoyed it.

CayCay Jennings Date: 8/3/2016 5:12:00 PM Your eyes did process and even translate the sight for your pen! I loved watching these skies through your riveting, poetic words. Nature is hard to capture, but I think you bottled that particular episode to visit whenever you, or we, like ... CayCay Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/3/2016 8:14:00 PM Wow thank you Cay Cay! It was amazing, unforgettable, hopefully I did it justice, by your comments, just maybe I did! Thanks for your visit and encouragement. JDH

Becca Teagan Date: 8/3/2016 3:01:00 PM Wow, you've taken a surreal moment in time and captured it in the beautiful sonnet! Amazing. Love it John. Hugs Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/3/2016 3:50:00 PM Thanks Becca it was so beautiful, really unforgettable. Much appreciated, your comment, really!