Francis J Grasso Poet Quatrain

Soul of Iron

I am a soul of rusty iron within a steel clad heart.
The tears I shed, the blood I've bled keeps me well apart. 
But when a lovely spirit bright with wings of lace and gold, 
lands upon my tarnished frame, my heart with love enfolds.
  
I hold too tight this tiny light with a gasp of interlude,
and far too soon the sweet commune becomes my solitude.
When this heart of steel decays to leave a soul of iron,
I fear no feathered wings will ever lift me from this mire. 


Written on May 21, 2016

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Sandra Haight November 7, 2016 at 9:40 AM Powerful imagery and thoughts in your sad poem, Fran. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Sandra

Elaine George November 6, 2016 at 9:40 PM Wonderful Quatrain, Francis. Many congrats on your superb win. Lainey

John Fleming May 24, 2016 at 5:16 AM Well done on your POTD, Francis. A worthy accolade for your lovely little verse - A much deserved seven! My best regards. :) john Francis J Grasso May 25, 2016 at 9:38 AM Thank you john. ...Fran

Walter T. Ashe May 24, 2016 at 12:26 AM The spirit of this poem is obviously from a soul of iron and it is strong! Congrats on this POTD! Francis J Grasso May 25, 2016 at 9:37 AM Thank you Walter. ...Fran

Bonnie Jennings May 23, 2016 at 11:48 AM Congratulations on your poem of the day, today! I relate especially to your last line... "I fear no feathered wings will ever lift me from this mire." Francis J Grasso May 25, 2016 at 9:36 AM Thank you Bonnie. Unfortunately I Have too lately. God Bless!...Fran

Anne-Lise Andresen May 23, 2016 at 8:57 AM - Francis, congratulations on your p.o.t.d. - Luck in contest - // Sun :) Francis J Grasso May 25, 2016 at 9:32 AM Thank you Sun. ...Fran

Charlie Smith May 23, 2016 at 6:41 AM Well done France's, congratulations on POTD honors... Francis J Grasso May 25, 2016 at 9:32 AM Thank you Charlie. ...Fran

Brian Davey May 23, 2016 at 2:50 AM Congrats on POD in this beautiful write! Francis J Grasso May 25, 2016 at 9:06 AM Thank you Brian. ...Fran

Andrea Dietrich May 22, 2016 at 4:11 PM You did wonderfully with the weepy quatrain entry. I hope you get a winning spot, Francis!! Francis J Grasso May 25, 2016 at 9:05 AM Thanks Andrea. ...Fran

The Grahamburglar May 22, 2016 at 2:02 PM Wow. This is really excellent. I think I am going to put it in my favorite list. Remarkable job, Fran! Easy 7 from me, and good luck with the contest. Francis J Grasso May 25, 2016 at 9:04 AM Thank you Grahamburglar. ...Fran