Laura Leiser Poet Sonnet

Land of Lights

A sweep of milky waves flood onyx sands
converging under endless summer skies
of northern lights in iridescent bands
Icelandic talismans of tales sublime.

A glassy sea of crystalline degrees
sustain a mass of icebergs in its pews
that lift their icy eyes in melting pleas
to wrest the dying of their waning hues. 

Aurora beams reflect unearthly lights
against tall umber cliffs that stand below
the vivid landscape raises to grand heights 
a trippy, tie dyed phosphorescent show. 

In seldom witnessed, lonely obscure lands
a sweep of milky waves flood onyx sands. 




Written on 5/21/2019

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Timothy Ray April 8, 2022 at 9:37 PM captivating from first to last lines... Laura Leiser April 9, 2022 at 7:30 PM Thank you, Timothy. So glad you enjoyed my poem! :)

Christuraj Alex June 12, 2021 at 9:43 AM A beautiful description of the Land of Lights.

Ann Peck June 10, 2021 at 2:59 PM Such a beautiful, expressive sonnet. I'm saving it as a favorite. Congratulations on POTD! Laura Leiser June 11, 2021 at 9:33 AM Thank you, Ann! I appreciate you kind comments! :)

Richard Breese June 9, 2021 at 5:02 PM Very nice poem. Very moving. Laura Leiser June 9, 2021 at 5:10 PM Thank you, Richard! :)

Constance La France January 13, 2021 at 8:33 AM Laura, I love your Sonnet poem and congratulations on having it included in PS : It's Poetry 2020 Anthology _Constance

Line Gauthier January 13, 2021 at 8:29 AM What beautiful imagery, Laura. This poem is awesome and very fitting that it should lead the parade of PS poetry in the 2020 PS Anthology.

John Hamilton January 12, 2021 at 1:13 PM A wonderful write Laura, I have yet to see the northern lights, but your descriptive words sustain me for now. Congrats on being in the all-time top 100, quite a feat! Laura Leiser January 12, 2021 at 5:01 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments, John. I would love to see the northern lights someday, as well...so glad there are many wonderful photos of those awesome skies! :)

Peter Dome November 18, 2020 at 11:24 AM Wow. Your talent leaps from the page. Sich wonderful visuals and use of language. love it. will be back for more. thank you. Laura Leiser November 18, 2020 at 1:39 PM Thank you, Peter. I’m so glad that you liked this one! Will look forward to reading your poetry! :)

John Watt September 15, 2020 at 11:10 AM Laura, this has a double WOW factor: 1) from the amazing phenomenon of northern lights you describe, and 2) from the perfection with which you describe it. Such delightful words you piece together in spotless meter, rhyme, and flow: "iridescent", "talismans", "phosphorescent". The "mass of icebergs in its pews", paints your observation as a spiritual moment, while "Aurora beams reflect unearthly lights" depicts the awe and wonder of the moment. Good choice for Anthology. Just superb, and a fave! Laura Leiser September 15, 2020 at 12:06 PM Thanks so very much for your high compliments, John! I am so happy that you liked this poem and are faving it! I hope it gets into the anthology book, and wish this for your amazing poem, as well! :)

Tansy Roekaerts September 4, 2020 at 4:09 AM Wow. Every word is just beautiful. Plus sonnets are so hard. You have to read it out loud for the full effect of just how gorgeous it sounds Laura Leiser September 4, 2020 at 6:27 AM Thanks so much, Tandy. I learned how to write sonnets from a fellow PS poet, Craig Cornish. He is a great teacher!

Regina Mcintosh September 3, 2020 at 7:23 PM A true gem, a pearl, a diamond sparkling with brilliant words! I so love this, dear friend. God bless you and I'm glad you won first place with this:) Laura Leiser September 3, 2020 at 9:48 PM Thanks so much, Regina! I was pretty happy with how this sonnet came together, as well. :)

Eric Cohen July 23, 2020 at 7:40 PM This is great, Laura. And brings back fond memories of photographing the aurora in Iceland. What a beautiful poem and place. Laura Leiser July 23, 2020 at 8:15 PM Thank you, Eric! My sons have traveled to Iceland and loved it! I hope to see this beautiful place someday, as well! :)

James Inman July 28, 2019 at 3:27 PM Beautiful Laura Laura Leiser July 28, 2019 at 10:16 PM Thank you, James! :)

Richard Lamoureux July 19, 2019 at 12:33 PM I see it was also POTD! Laura Leiser July 19, 2019 at 6:24 PM :)

Richard Lamoureux July 19, 2019 at 12:32 PM Way to go, congrats on a deserved win. Hugs Rick. Laura Leiser July 19, 2019 at 6:24 PM Thank you, Richard!

Janis Medders Tobechi June 10, 2019 at 9:15 AM Lovely images Laura of a striking land. Congratulations on your trophy win. Janis. Laura Leiser June 10, 2019 at 11:26 AM Thank you, Janis! :)

Kim Rodrigues June 10, 2019 at 6:27 AM Lovely images and fun wording! Congrats on first place! Laura Leiser June 10, 2019 at 8:09 AM Thanks so much, Kim! :)

Susan Ashley June 9, 2019 at 9:42 PM I'm so happy to return, not only to partake of your poem's beauty again, but to extend my congratulations to you, Laura, for an excellent trophy win with this breathtaking piece. A fav! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 10:22 PM Thank you so much, Susan! I am thrilled, of course! I absolutely love your poetry, as well! Thanks for the fave! :)

Beata Agustin June 9, 2019 at 7:23 PM wow! Congratulations. So vividly expressed... God bless you. Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 8:26 PM Thank you, Beata! And God bless you, as well! :)

Winged Warrior June 9, 2019 at 6:20 PM Excellent win Laura...beautiful poetry my friend...^WW^...{*J*} Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 8:25 PM Thank you, WW! :)

Wendy Watson June 9, 2019 at 3:42 PM What a beautifully flowing, powerfully descriptive scene you have depicted,Laura. I really enjoyed reading your sonnet. Wendy Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 4:07 PM Thank you, Wendy! :)

Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2019 at 2:08 PM so beautiful. Congratulations! Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 3:31 PM Thanks so much, Andrea! I’m thrilled for the top honor, of course! :)

John Hamilton June 9, 2019 at 1:44 PM Back with congrats on a well deserved win! Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 3:30 PM Thanks so much, John! :)

John Gondolf June 9, 2019 at 12:00 PM Laura, back with congrats on your trophy win for this beautiful sonnet. John Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 3:29 PM Thank you so much, John! :)

William Kelii Kekaula June 9, 2019 at 12:00 PM Wonderfully composed of virtuous words, most worthy for First Place indeed--thanks for this now to be my FAVE Laura! Aloha William Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 3:29 PM Thank you so much, William! :)

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