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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

Copyright © Geoffrey Brewer | Year Posted 2020

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Suzanne Delaney Date: 12/5/2020 6:02:00 AM Wonderful imagery. I was there in all my senses. This sonnet is complete in theme and content. Excellent work, Geoffrey. Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 12/8/2020 6:32:00 AM Many thanks for your appreciative comments, Suzanne.

Sand Blown Date: 12/4/2020 5:36:00 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 Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 12/8/2020 6:32:00 AM Thanks for the evocative references, Sand.

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/30/2020 8:56:00 AM I like this very much Geoffrey. No stale, stalling winds here. :) Congratulations on the win! Linda Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 12/8/2020 6:34:00 AM Thank you, Linda. Geoffrey Brewer Date: 12/8/2020 6:29:00 AM Thank you, Linda.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/29/2020 5:29:00 AM Congratulations on first place, Geoffrey, in a well thought out sonnet! Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 11/29/2020 9:03:00 AM Many thanks, Kim.

Sara Kendrick Date: 11/29/2020 4:55:00 AM Enjoyed reading your work. Change can be good if not too much change at one time. Sara Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 11/29/2020 9:02:00 AM Very glad you liked it, Sara.

Gary Radice Date: 11/29/2020 4:47:00 AM Congratulations on writing such a lovely, descriptive piece and getting the deserved kudos from John's competition. Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 11/29/2020 9:01:00 AM Many thanks for the kind words and encouragement, Gary.

Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/29/2020 12:52:00 AM Congratulations Geoffrey, a beautiful sonnet, a worthy win... Belle Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 11/29/2020 9:00:00 AM Many thanks, Belle.

Alexis Y. Date: 11/28/2020 10:08:00 PM Hi Geoffrey, Congratulations on your win:-) Alexis Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 11/29/2020 9:00:00 AM Thank you, Alexis.

John Watt Date: 11/28/2020 9:29:00 PM Beautifully worded with a personal touch. Congratulations on your #1 win Geoffrey ~ John Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 11/29/2020 8:59:00 AM Thanks for the kind words, John.

John Hamilton Date: 11/28/2020 7:25:00 PM A wonderful write Geoffrey and a nice win! Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 11/29/2020 8:58:00 AM Thank you, John.

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 11/28/2020 10:11:00 AM a nice sonnet! Use of some great words like susurration! All the best in the contest! Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 11/29/2020 8:58:00 AM Thanks for the comment and good wishes, Krish.