He Is a Shy Willow: Hexsonnetta

He is a shy willow
with a moue of chagrin
hidden deeply within.
March weeps on his pillow,
he wilts like a swallow
immaculate of sin.

His dreams unfold in jade.
As wind disturbs a wreath
an arrow leaves the sheath.
Before the moon a shade,
a silhouette unswayed
as stars does sky bequeath.

The swallow is reborn,
flying high til the morn.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Bangalee Avatar
June 26, 2019 at 5:28 AM
he wilts like a swallow/ immaculate of sin./// beautifully penned
Cozart Avatar
June 26, 2019 at 7:53 AM
Thanks very much.
Allison Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 8:33 AM
your imagery is so so beautiful Dale and i love the form you used :-) Many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Cozart Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 8:36 AM
Thanks, Jan. I had been thinking about it for awhile before writing it.
Barden Avatar
March 23, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Dale - keep up the great work! :-)
Sinha-Roy Avatar
March 21, 2018 at 12:24 AM
Congratulations, dale on your win with a wonderful poem.
Canerdy Avatar
March 20, 2018 at 8:52 PM
Lovely scene , Dale--CONGRATS! Janice
Canerdy Avatar
March 20, 2018 at 8:52 PM
Lovely scene , Dale--CONGRATS! Janice
Gauthier Avatar
March 20, 2018 at 7:34 PM
Back with well deserved congrats, Dale.
Cozart Avatar
March 20, 2018 at 8:15 PM
Thanks again, Line.
Haight Avatar
March 20, 2018 at 7:32 PM
A beautiful poem with amazing imagery expressed in a difficult form, Dale. Congratulations on your Podium win. Sandra
Cozart Avatar
March 20, 2018 at 8:14 PM
Thanks so much, Sandra.
Dietrich Avatar
March 18, 2018 at 5:20 PM
wow, Dale, your poetry is so amazing. I just loved the imagery. Thanks so much for writing in the Hexsonnetta form!!
Cozart Avatar
March 18, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Thank you, Andrea. And you're welcome!
Barden Avatar
March 18, 2018 at 2:30 AM
Beautiful manifestation of a difficult form. Nicely done.
Gauthier Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 7:05 PM
Charming poem, Dale.
Cozart Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 7:10 PM
Thanks, Line.
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