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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

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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

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.

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

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.

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/4/2022 3:23:00 PM

Clever and skilful poetry here, Geoffrey. love the interwoven aspect of the sonnet.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 3/25/2022 6:43:00 AM

Joe, Your appreciative response had made my day considerable brighter. Many thanks.