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Spring Contrasts

The Gorse and Broom now spread a cloth of gold
Robe hillside thus in pristine Spring apparel
With garlands: snowy white, hedgerows enfold
Paired birds that now reprise their joyful carol

Would other realms then imitate this scene
As wheel of life returns the sun in faith
Casts solace to a world in want of dreams
To warm the heart and bless us with God’s Grace

Yet guns and missiles spread a cloth of fire
Fair fabrics torn cross land of golden grain
Now menaced by an evil onslaught dire
Recycled old ambitions gone insane

Pray sacred wheel of fortune lift this bane
Bring Spring of peace and justice to Ukraine

Copyright © Geoffrey Brewer | Year Posted 2022

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/15/2022 12:37:00 AM I am so sad to hear your earthlife has ended my dear poet. I am saving your superb sonnet to my Faves hoping more will read it. My sincere condolences to your loved ones left behind. Your talent will live on through your gracious poetry. Blessings to you in the afterlife. Love and Aloha, Connie xxoo Login to Reply

John Watt Date: 5/25/2022 1:51:00 PM The contrast between the new life of spring and the death and misery caused by evil men is so poignant. RIP Geoffrey, you will be missed by many. Login to Reply

Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/21/2022 12:49:00 AM So sorry to hear of Geoffrey’s demise. This poem is beautiful and should be placed in a golden frame, to live forever in the hall of fame. God bless you Geoffrey, may you rest in peace… Belle Login to Reply

Harry Horsman Date: 5/20/2022 8:08:00 PM Just heard you've pass away, so sad, Geoffrey, always will love your poetry, Rest in Peace my friend. Login to Reply

Harry Horsman Date: 4/4/2022 3:23:00 PM Clever and skilful poetry here, Geoffrey. love the interwoven aspect of the sonnet. Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 4/5/2022 1:01:00 PM Thanks for your kind comment, Harry.

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/27/2022 8:23:00 PM Amen, Geoffrey: From your pen to G-d's sword. Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 3/28/2022 6:41:00 PM Amen! Gershon.

Peter Rees Date: 3/27/2022 1:39:00 AM A world in want of dreams. Yes indeed. Well penned thoughts concerning the present madness befalling Ukraine and our world in general. Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 3/27/2022 11:26:00 AM Thank you, Peter

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/25/2022 1:07:00 PM Beautiful poetry and wish for peace. Awesome, Geoffrey Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 3/26/2022 1:58:00 AM Thank you, Andrea.

Suzanne Delaney Date: 3/25/2022 12:48:00 PM Noble thoughts beautifully expressed, Geoffrey: The seasons of war- if only we could banish them forever. Bless you. SuZ Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 3/26/2022 1:55:00 AM Blessings and thanks for your thoughts, Suzanne

Joe Dimino Date: 3/25/2022 5:49:00 AM "The Gorse and Broom now spread a cloth of gold Robe hillside thus in pristine Spring apparel With garlands: snowy white, hedgerows enfold Paired birds that now reprise their joyful carol" Perfectly beautiful, Top-shelf poetry. Love it! I know, which saner minds would prevail, but evil knows no compromise. Great writing, Geoffrey! You get a Fav! Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 3/25/2022 6:43:00 AM Joe, Your appreciative response had made my day considerable brighter. Many thanks.