Geoffrey Brewer Poet Sonnet

Sonnet For Winds of Change

SONNET FOR WINDS OF CHANGE

Cross cirrus sky swift brush strokes paint mares' tails
Tree tops are in restless susurration,
While cumbrous clouds traverse in vapour trails
Mead grass is fanned in wild undulation

Lake face whipped to agitated motion
Plumes roughed, wildfowl voyage with discretion
Gulls in-land tell of wild storms on ocean
All braced to face nature's bare aggression

When young I chose such rugged  medium
Deplored the concept then of perfect peace
Such state suggested endless tedium
Hazard  preferred to slow drawn out release 

While I now sometimes seek respite from strife
I yet love winds that change, give breath to life

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Suzanne Delaney December 5, 2020 at 6:02 AM Wonderful imagery. I was there in all my senses. This sonnet is complete in theme and content. Excellent work, Geoffrey. Geoffrey Brewer December 8, 2020 at 6:32 AM Many thanks for your appreciative comments, Suzanne.

Sand Blown December 4, 2020 at 5:36 PM ...ah! the wind....a night-time hurricane back in the fifties converted me.....the winds of time...change.....a walk on a windy (rainy) day was time as seclusion... ....stan sand Geoffrey Brewer December 8, 2020 at 6:32 AM Thanks for the evocative references, Sand.

Linda Alice Fowler November 30, 2020 at 8:56 AM I like this very much Geoffrey. No stale, stalling winds here. :) Congratulations on the win! Linda Geoffrey Brewer December 8, 2020 at 6:34 AM Thank you, Linda. Geoffrey Brewer December 8, 2020 at 6:29 AM Thank you, Linda.

Kim Rodrigues November 29, 2020 at 5:29 AM Congratulations on first place, Geoffrey, in a well thought out sonnet! Geoffrey Brewer November 29, 2020 at 9:03 AM Many thanks, Kim.

Sara Kendrick November 29, 2020 at 4:55 AM Enjoyed reading your work. Change can be good if not too much change at one time. Sara Geoffrey Brewer November 29, 2020 at 9:02 AM Very glad you liked it, Sara.

Gary Radice November 29, 2020 at 4:47 AM Congratulations on writing such a lovely, descriptive piece and getting the deserved kudos from John's competition. Geoffrey Brewer November 29, 2020 at 9:01 AM Many thanks for the kind words and encouragement, Gary.

Beryl Edmonds November 29, 2020 at 12:52 AM Congratulations Geoffrey, a beautiful sonnet, a worthy win... Belle Geoffrey Brewer November 29, 2020 at 9:00 AM Many thanks, Belle.

Alexis Y. November 28, 2020 at 10:08 PM Hi Geoffrey, Congratulations on your win:-) Alexis Geoffrey Brewer November 29, 2020 at 9:00 AM Thank you, Alexis.

John Watt November 28, 2020 at 9:29 PM Beautifully worded with a personal touch. Congratulations on your #1 win Geoffrey ~ John Geoffrey Brewer November 29, 2020 at 8:59 AM Thanks for the kind words, John.

John Hamilton November 28, 2020 at 7:25 PM A wonderful write Geoffrey and a nice win! Geoffrey Brewer November 29, 2020 at 8:58 AM Thank you, John.

Krish Radhakrishna November 28, 2020 at 10:11 AM a nice sonnet! Use of some great words like susurration! All the best in the contest! Geoffrey Brewer November 29, 2020 at 8:58 AM Thanks for the comment and good wishes, Krish.