Sonnet From the Porch On Geese
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This is an older poem. Tidied up the meter and syllable count for this contest.
A Sonnet from the Porch – On Geese
Why linger still upon an ice bound pond
lone feathered symbol huddled warm and dry
dining upon the fresh sweet sprouted frond
unable to assault the fleeing sky.
Bloodline circle beckons climb fall's updraft
can nature's simple truth become undone
old weary wings abandon ageless craft
relinquishing the future to the young.
I cannot travel with them all their days
nor burden gaggle with slow flapping wings
while longing for the feel of old sun rays
so watch as they depart for future springs.
Thus freeing them to hasten in their flight
in search of brighter days lost from my sight.
Copyright © John Lawless | Year Posted 2018
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