John Lawless Poet Sonnet

Sonnet From the Porch On Geese

Sonnet From the Porch.. on Geese


Why linger still upon an ice bound pond
lone feathered symbol huddled warm and dry
dine upon the fresh sweet sprouting frond
unable to assault the fleeing sky.

Bloodline circle beckons join the draft
can nature’s simple truth become undone
weary wings abandon ageless craft
passing on 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
watch as they depart for future springs

Thus rendered faster in their flight
seeking out their day and I my night.



John G. Lawless

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Karen Ruff April 15, 2014 at 6:16 AM John, I don't think I had asked you before. I've been rereading these sonnets. I would like to include yours in my textbook along with the others, if you have no objection. John Lawless April 15, 2014 at 2:56 PM Karen, I would consider it an honor to have you include this poem in you textbook. John

Sheri Fresonke Harper March 14, 2014 at 6:20 PM Good connection with nature John, the geese remind us of the seasons.

Dr.Ram Mehta March 7, 2014 at 9:06 PM Nicely penned sonnet and congrats on the win, john

Andrea Dietrich February 1, 2014 at 10:53 PM my captcha said "4 DAD" hahaha. Too bad it was not father's day

Andrea Dietrich February 1, 2014 at 10:53 PM It reminds me of an old bird unable to fly with the rest of the flock. A very nice sonnet and shows great creativity. John Lawless February 2, 2014 at 2:42 PM I always wondered what happened to the "old" geese as I watched the V's leaving the ponds. I was also reading some sonnets at the time....thus the title. thanks for reading and commenting. John