Chetta Achara Poet Other

Notes About The Poem

For: Dovetailing Two Forms Contest

Sponsor: Nette Onclaud 

June 19, 2026

Epiphany

Nothing gold can stay.
          ~Robert Frost

The sun rises in the east 
blessing day like a royal priest~
how does it dare to shine
without your sweet rhyme?

your words and your song
have fled with the setting sun
and I can’t follow

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Speaks Volumes June 30, 2026 at 7:21 AM Such a heartfelt truth, related in two ways. Dear Chetta this is beautiful.

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2026 at 4:09 PM Oh I love this. The quote too is one of my all time favorites. I think it appeared in that story the Outsiders . this is a fave .

Trina Layne June 28, 2026 at 6:56 AM This was one hit for me. Congratulations, Chetta.

sara Etgen-Baker June 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM felt twinges of sadness beautifully conveyed. Wishing you well. Chetta Achara June 20, 2026 at 11:02 PM Thank you.