Harry Horsman Poet Sonnet

Purple Haze

No more this verdant sight no more the sound
No more the heart of mist at nature’s dawn
No more victims of constant pressure found
No more the fool of man’s enactment borne.

To worship a foundation so ancient
The last bastion of one’s ancestor
Then one bears scars of prudence so poignant
When complied to appease the molester.

Our Fathers who wove within nature’s loom
So soon eras of memories destroyed
When at the mercy of Europe’s new broom
Leaving many dreams retrenched redeployed.

Hearts and minds linger still at Purple Haze
Ghostly cascades of falling tears amaze!


For all the farmers systematically force from their lands 
in a orchestrated albeit subtle way
after the UK joined the European common market 1970's
A Poem about of one of those farms "Purple Haze"


© Harry J Horsman  2011

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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl April 16, 2013 at 7:30 AM Hi just read this, understand now what you are saying and you say it so eloquently xx

Tanya Harrington June 4, 2012 at 2:38 PM Sad, but well said Harry! Thank you for you kind words also! Tanya

Elizabeth Wesley June 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM I read of this going on with the big agri concerns forcing farmers out. A sad commentary on a way of life and your description is perfect. Thanks, I feel strongly about these things.

Joe Maverick April 20, 2011 at 11:45 PM Enjoyed this emotive piece Harry,not sure of all its content? will look it over again

Nette Onclaud April 13, 2011 at 4:19 PM harry, this is a gem! my happy cheers for the big win! :) huggs!

Debbie Guzzi April 13, 2011 at 2:09 PM See I knew this was a gem! Inspiring write! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

John Freeman April 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM Good to see you up at the top Harry in the top five. Congratulations on your worthy poem in fourth place honor. Agape, Moses

Jack Horne April 13, 2011 at 7:34 AM Many congrats, Harry : )

Dr.Ram Mehta April 13, 2011 at 6:46 AM Congratulations on the win in the contest of Sara, harry

Carol Sunshine Brown April 13, 2011 at 4:53 AM Congratulations for your win Harry in the contest "Sonnet Me" sponsored by Sara Kendrick. Love, Carol

Gautami Phookan April 13, 2011 at 3:05 AM Congrats Harry on your super win in the contest Sonnet me .Gautami

Nette Onclaud April 12, 2011 at 10:52 PM there you go, harry!! my special cheers for your sweet win!! :) huggs!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 12, 2011 at 8:43 PM Congrats Harry on your big win in the Sonnet Me contest luv.. enjoy my friend...

Elaine George April 12, 2011 at 5:52 PM Harry, I remember commenting on this brilliant sonnet before. Many congrats on your well-deserved inl. Lainie

Sara Kendrick April 12, 2011 at 4:34 PM I am so glad that you entered this one in my contest ..Enjoyed reading and learning..Thanks ..Sara

Joyce Johnson April 12, 2011 at 3:48 PM Well done Harry. Congratulations on your high placement. Love, Joyce

James Foulk April 12, 2011 at 2:39 PM a very creative and well written Sonnet.

Gautami Phookan April 12, 2011 at 9:43 AM Loved the title 'Purple haze'.A brilliantly written thought provoking Sonnet.Good luck in the contest Harry..Gautami

Debbie Guzzi April 11, 2011 at 4:48 PM Sad one here I know the feeling, I have one called Meadows Sigh. Light & Love

Carolyn Devonshire April 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM Harry, I didn't know the UK had forced farms from their land. That would never be acceptable in the US. We even hold benefit concerts to raise money to help farmers keep their land. This is an eye-opener for me and an incredibly well written poem. Great work, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Timothy Brumley April 7, 2011 at 9:20 AM Amen, and Amen brother! The final destiny of all governments is the complete enslavement of all mankind. What began to protect the people usurps them in the end with an insatiable appetite made manifest by greed and corruption. Good luck in the contest although I dare say it will pass over the heads of some.:)

Nette Onclaud April 7, 2011 at 2:22 AM a harvest for the soul harry... stunning piece with my winning wishes to you! hope you can come around again:) huggs, nette

Caroline Cécile Delacroix April 6, 2011 at 6:05 PM Great write, Harry, and great dedication! Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest. Thank you also for the nice comment on my poem. I lived in England for 2 1/2 years! From 1978 to the end of 1980. Had fond memories of my time there. Be well! Caroline.

Doris Culverhouse April 6, 2011 at 3:14 PM what is a purple haze?? I always wondered about that song. someone said it is a druggy term.

Roxanna Johnson April 6, 2011 at 10:26 AM wow that was very good(:

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