Viv Wigley Poet Sonnet

Leaving May Behind

Still brook reflects the morning silver light
damselflies play chase between the reeds
dun cygnets now awash in virgin white
as through the mist a new dawn slowly bleeds.

Bare branches splay, verdant in gloves of green
pink blossom proudly flaunts the shawl it wears
the willow, many months stood shy, unseen
now brilliant, branches arcing like a flare.

I, too, feel something must emerge within
in concert with Spring's promise, hopes arise
leaving dark thoughts behind, what might have been
and see afresh the future with new eyes.

Each year this season nature freely gives,
give thanks, arise, move on, and truly live.

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James Inman July 3, 2017 at 8:53 PM A beautiful write Viv, my favorite of your new posts. Again welcome back.

John Hamilton June 24, 2017 at 3:09 PM Great sonnet Viv, nice to see you posting again, last couplet is special, good advice! Viv Wigley June 27, 2017 at 11:44 PM Thanks John, I have little spare time nowadays, but will jump into the soup when I can. Regards, Viv

Becca Teagan June 11, 2017 at 8:03 AM Viv, this is a beautiful sonnet! I love how you've described everything. So good to see you back! Viv Wigley June 12, 2017 at 1:03 AM Thanks, Becca, sorry I've not been around for a long while, my good lady hasn't been too well, and I've had my share of ups and downs too. I shall pop by the soup when I can. You still look as lovely as ever, by the way, if not lovelierer. If that's not a word, it should be. Viv x

Robert Lindley June 10, 2017 at 6:22 PM I love your sonnets my friend. Always each informs and delights when read. Great flow superb imagery and depth that enhances clear message.. This one on May, Nature and imagery that ties to human hopes and promises sings clear and loud.. A gem, a fav too.... Viv Wigley June 11, 2017 at 1:33 AM Thanks, Robert. Please forgive me for making the poet's cardinal error of using the word 'verdant'- it is akin to walking into a guitar shop and trying out a guitar by playing the opening bars of 'smoke on the water' by Deep Purple. Unforgiveable.... Regards, Viv

Anisha Dutta June 9, 2017 at 12:42 PM Yes. Hopes arise to see future with new eyes. Enjoyed the sweet sonnet. Viv Wigley June 11, 2017 at 1:34 AM Thanks, Anisha, I'm glad you like it. Viv x

Arthur Vaso June 7, 2017 at 12:09 AM Hi Viv! Saw you online and so dropped by, loved this poem! and great to see you back mate! Viv Wigley June 11, 2017 at 1:35 AM Thanks, Arthur, I haven't had a lot of time for poetry recently, lots of family health issues and stuff. Will try to get back more often. Regards, Viv