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I Shall Not Fall

Within my depths ancient murmurs arise.
As had Phoenix, I had burned to ashes.
Yet I rise to strew the day with surprise
as I flourish in brilliantine flashes.

I am boisterous and blatantly loud
in voice and also in buff appearance. 
Gregarious and bold, merging from cloud,
I fold my wings in show of forbearance.

My wings beat chill that draws color to fore,
irrefutably majestic and grand.
My winds blow promise not seen heretofore
as I spread my majesty o'er the land.

I am applauded as glorious Fall
but I shall not - I shall rise above all!

Copyright © Linda Alice Fowler | Year Posted 2023

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Valsa George Date: 11/27/2023 1:16:00 AM Your comparison of Fall to the phoenix bird seems so appropriate. You have indeed approached the yellowing and withering of trees not as a sign of decay, but as an indication of rebirth. Well done Linda! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/27/2023 6:39:00 AM Thank you dear Valsa, a rebirth, celebration of earth's cycle of life. A beautiful season. Thank you for your thoughtful comments. :)

Susan Lawrence Date: 11/26/2023 8:45:00 AM So powerful Linda ! Glorious and quite magnificent in its strength. Love ! Hugs dear. blessings, Susan :) Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/26/2023 11:52:00 AM I am so appreciative of your visit and positive comments Susan. Thank you!! hugs :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 11/20/2023 1:03:00 AM Splendid sonnet. Leaves fall only to grow again, Blessings Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/20/2023 6:19:00 AM Hello dear Victor. So glad to see you. Thank you for commenting on my sonnet. :)