Silent Summer

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Silent Summer

Silent summer turns to autumn Green trees red and gold Abandon nests of mud and grasses Lie crumbling in the cold The warm blue sky, now gray and white Boils and rolls in loathsome spite While in my heart I feel such sorrow And scorn the Gods' ungodly might In a cellar damp with darkness Lying lifeless like a loon Taken from some vagrant alter On a bitter autumn afternoon I drink the wine made out of water Eat the bread the faithful bring And still all sorrows past and present Fail to bring my heart to sing So I grasp to fell that terror The fear that was the child of doubt I look within my rage, my ranting To dare to find an accolade But a sweetness from past dreaming Seeps on through my vanquished veins As I wait in vacant doorways Lost forever in my dreams Too swiftly climbs the rising sun Too soon a heart must weep And nothing but the gates of hell Can cast the soul to sleep written - Aug 5, 2024

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Susan Ashley

Date: 12/28/2024 8:01:00 AM

Dear Fran, life's transition from summer to autumn can be enlightening and harrowing, yet hopefully inspiring, despite what winter will bring. Congratulations for your success in Ink's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Francis J Grasso
Date: 12/29/2024 6:39:00 AM

Thank you, Susan...Fran

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/27/2024 4:33:00 AM

Wow! Congrats. Thanks for sharing this, delightful and delighting from the start 'til the end... God bless you.

Francis J Grasso
Date: 12/27/2024 5:59:00 AM

You are welcome, Beata! And thank you for stopping by to read my work and for your kind words! God bless you, pretty lady. ...Fran

Ink Empress

Date: 12/25/2024 7:19:00 AM

Dear Francis, its nice to meet you, i dont think iv ever read your work before but reading this, i am impressed by the depth and lyrical cadence of emotions expressed here in such a poetic manner. A poem worthy of many more accolades. I especially love the descriptive nature of this. And how youv highlighted what one goin through darkest emotions often feel when overwhelmed with angst etc youv conveyed so well using nature to depict them… profound and moving! Congratulations on your win. Hope holidays treat you well . Sending you light always

Francis J Grasso
Date: 12/26/2024 7:01:00 AM

Thank you, Empress. It is a pleasure to meet you! ...Fran

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/5/2024 2:04:00 PM

The mellow yet bouyant tone of your offering sends off a majestic feel in my heart...wonderfully crafted, Francis!

Francis J Grasso
Date: 8/6/2024 12:10:00 PM

Thank you, Nette...Fran