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Still I Run

I race for summer's setting sun
as crimson bleed the alder leaves
and still I run.  And still I run.

My rival, time, is yet undone.
Past pyramids of flaxen sheaves
I race for summer's setting sun

across the low unbroken run.
Each cow out in the pasture grieves
and still I run.  And still I run.

In late September’s crisp blazon
my heart to fragile hope now cleaves.
I race for summer's setting sun.

With slaughter of the calves begun
I fled beneath the killing eaves
and still I run.  And still I run.

Our time on earth is under gun.
My burning chest now breathless heaves.
I race for summer's setting sun
and still I run.  And still I run.


10/24/17

Copyright © Dale Gregory Cozart | Year Posted 2017

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Laura Leiser Date: 12/3/2020 12:06:00 PM Well, Dale Gregory, today I saw that you became a lifetime member and this poem, among so many, is just brilliant! Your poetic gifts are stratospheric..wow! And, I noted that the Rowboat on the Marsh poem was one of the first selected in the PS anthology book, as well! And well deserved, too! A big fave from me! Excellent! :) Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 12/3/2020 1:44:00 PM Thanks so much, Laura! And your husband is clearly an honorable man! Laura Leiser Date: 12/3/2020 12:07:00 PM Ps. My husband’s name is Gregory Dale! :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/19/2018 12:14:00 PM By mistake, I Happened upon a list that shows premiere winners listed individually. No one deserves this more than you with a poem like this. I am having fun seeing who is else is on that list. Greg sure has a lot of the spots!!! anyway, I loved seeing this one again. Login to Reply

Sandra Haight Date: 1/5/2018 4:24:00 PM Such an outstanding poem, Dale. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Sandra Login to Reply

Beautiful Scars Date: 1/5/2018 1:26:00 PM amazing poem dear Dale, congrats :)-luloo Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 1/5/2018 2:09:00 PM Thanks, Laura!!

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/5/2018 12:18:00 AM Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Dale - blessings and best wishes for a Happy New Year, friend! :-) Login to Reply

Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 1/4/2018 12:13:00 AM Congratulations, Dale on your fine with with such a wonderful poem. Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 1/3/2018 9:06:00 PM Returning with congratulations, Dale for your excellent win with your gorgeous poem.. ~Susan Login to Reply

John Hamilton Date: 1/3/2018 11:01:00 AM I remember this one Dale, congrats on a fine win! Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 1/3/2018 11:22:00 AM Thanks, John!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 11/22/2017 11:28:00 PM This is one of the most divine Villanelles I have ever seen. You deserve a tangible trophy for this exquisite jewel! I am so impressed with this beauty Dale! Have a lovely Thanksgiving if you live in the USA. Congratulations! : ) Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 11/23/2017 7:46:00 AM Thanks so much for your beautiful compliment. Yes, I live in the USA; So. Calif, to be exact. You have a nice Thanksgiving, too.

Line Gauthier Date: 11/18/2017 5:10:00 PM Congrats on your fine win, Dale. Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 11/18/2017 7:33:00 PM Thanks, Line!

Susan Ashley Date: 11/17/2017 7:31:00 PM Congratulations Dale on your awesome trophy win with your enthralling and lyrical write. A very worthy win indeed!! Warmest wishes.. Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 11/17/2017 7:57:00 PM Thanks so much, Susan!

John Fleming Date: 11/14/2017 3:20:00 AM From the very first line gripped a hold of me -- then dragged me right in! Riveting stuff, Dale! My best regards. :) john Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 11/14/2017 7:53:00 AM Thanks, John!

Joanna Daniel Date: 11/9/2017 8:26:00 AM Wow and a double wow, Dale! I've always enjoyed reading villanelles and yours is by far the best one, I have read:) a fave:) congratulations on your worthy win:) Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 11/9/2017 8:56:00 AM Thanks so much, Jo!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/8/2017 5:19:00 PM wow, Dale, this is OUTSTANDING work. WAs this in one of Brian's contests. Congrats and a FAVE for me. Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 11/9/2017 8:56:00 AM Thanks so much, Andrea!

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/29/2017 5:01:00 PM A pleasure to read this lovely poem--congrats Dale on your well deserved first place win! Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 11/4/2017 12:39:00 PM Thanks, Vijay!

Brian Davey Date: 10/29/2017 2:31:00 AM This is one great write building throughout taking the reader through all the emotions along with it! Congrats on your first place win Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 10/29/2017 7:25:00 AM Thanks, Brian!

Jan Allison Date: 10/28/2017 6:15:00 PM an absolute gem of a poem Dale many congrats on your top spot, you have a wonderful way with words:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 10/28/2017 6:32:00 PM Aw, Jan, thanks so much.

Afzal Nusker Date: 10/27/2017 11:52:00 PM Fantastic poem and quite lyrical. Congrats on your trophy win, Dale Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 10/28/2017 7:46:00 AM Thanks much, Afzal!

John Hamilton Date: 10/27/2017 10:07:00 PM Congrats Dale I knew this was a winner! Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 10/28/2017 7:46:00 AM Thanks, John!

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 10/27/2017 4:54:00 PM This is exquisite, Dale, and so full of extraordinary imagery and rich with sublime phrasing and eloquent rhythm ... and I don't use such words lightly. This is one of the best writes I've ever seen on Poetry Soup. Truly. Congrats - this was the right pick for the top spot. Blessings, and keep up the great work! Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 10/27/2017 5:00:00 PM Thanks so much, Greg. I still can't believe it!

Sandra Haight Date: 10/27/2017 4:43:00 PM "And still I run'. Your poem leaves me breathless, Dale. Too much to accomplish before the 'setting sun." Congratulations on your Trophy win in this Premiere Contest. Sandra Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 10/27/2017 4:46:00 PM Aw, Thanks so much , Sandra.

Agnes Krampe Date: 10/25/2017 8:41:00 PM Great job with this villanelle, Dale! Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 10/26/2017 7:25:00 AM Thanks, Agnes!

Cona Adams Date: 10/25/2017 10:00:00 AM Nicely done, Dale. Enjoyable read. Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 10/26/2017 7:26:00 AM Thanks, Cona.

John Hamilton Date: 10/24/2017 8:20:00 PM Wow Dale I really enjoyed this Villanelle, has a real melodic feel with the repeated refrain. Kind of reminds me of Maya Angelou's and still I rise! Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 10/24/2017 8:47:00 PM Thanks, John.