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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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Mark Massey

Date: 10/7/2022 5:50:00 PM

An absolutely beautiful sonnet, Laura

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/7/2022 6:35:00 PM

Thank you so much, Mark! Especially it comes from the Sonnet Man! :)

Timothy Ray

Date: 4/8/2022 9:37:00 PM

captivating from first to last lines...

Laura Leiser
Date: 4/9/2022 7:30:00 PM

Thank you, Timothy. So glad you enjoyed my poem! :)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/12/2021 9:43:00 AM

A beautiful description of the Land of Lights.

Ann Peck

Date: 6/10/2021 2:59:00 PM

Such a beautiful, expressive sonnet. I'm saving it as a favorite. Congratulations on POTD!

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/11/2021 9:33:00 AM

Thank you, Ann! I appreciate you kind comments! :)

Richard Breese

Date: 6/9/2021 5:02:00 PM

Very nice poem. Very moving.

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/9/2021 5:10:00 PM

Thank you, Richard! :)

Constance La France

Date: 1/13/2021 8:33:00 AM

Laura, I love your Sonnet poem and congratulations on having it included in PS : It's Poetry 2020 Anthology _Constance

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/13/2021 8:29:00 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

Date: 1/12/2021 1:13:00 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
Date: 1/12/2021 5:01:00 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

Date: 11/18/2020 11:24:00 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
Date: 11/18/2020 1:39:00 PM

Thank you, Peter. I’m so glad that you liked this one! Will look forward to reading your poetry! :)

John Watt

Date: 9/15/2020 11:10:00 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
Date: 9/15/2020 12:06:00 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

Date: 9/4/2020 4:09:00 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
Date: 9/4/2020 6:27:00 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

Date: 9/3/2020 7:23:00 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
Date: 9/3/2020 9:48:00 PM

Thanks so much, Regina! I was pretty happy with how this sonnet came together, as well. :)

Eric Cohen

Date: 7/23/2020 7:40:00 PM

This is great, Laura. And brings back fond memories of photographing the aurora in Iceland. What a beautiful poem and place.

Laura Leiser
Date: 7/23/2020 8:15:00 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

Date: 7/28/2019 3:27:00 PM

Beautiful Laura

Laura Leiser
Date: 7/28/2019 10:16:00 PM

Thank you, James! :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/19/2019 12:33:00 PM

I see it was also POTD!

Laura Leiser
Date: 7/19/2019 6:24:00 PM

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/19/2019 12:32:00 PM

Way to go, congrats on a deserved win. Hugs Rick.

Laura Leiser
Date: 7/19/2019 6:24:00 PM

Thank you, Richard!

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 6/10/2019 9:15:00 AM

Lovely images Laura of a striking land. Congratulations on your trophy win. Janis.

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/10/2019 11:26:00 AM

Thank you, Janis! :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/10/2019 6:27:00 AM

Lovely images and fun wording! Congrats on first place!

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/10/2019 8:09:00 AM

Thanks so much, Kim! :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/9/2019 9:42:00 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
Date: 6/9/2019 10:22:00 PM

Thank you so much, Susan! I am thrilled, of course! I absolutely love your poetry, as well! Thanks for the fave! :)