Ken Allan Dronsfield Poet Sonnet

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Actualization of Affection Poetry Contest

5/16/2026

Sponsor: Ink Empress

 

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Storm of Roses

The heavy clouds of gray begin to loom;
to hide the fading sunlight from mine eyes.
The garden we once planted loses bloom;
as bitter winds bear off our hollow sighs.

The gentle petals tear away from stems;
and scatter through the chill of winter's air,
They used to shine like brilliant crimson gems;
when thou didst hold me close and call me fair.

A sudden gust of wind begins to blow;
sweeping away love and warmth now closes.
My weeping eyes reflect the afterglow;
caught within this painful storm of roses.

Yet though our fragile bonds are rent apart.
Thy ghost shall dwell forever in my heart.

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Darlene De Beaulieu May 19, 2026 at 11:15 AM Hello Ken Dronsfield, A beautiful poem about roses. I enjoyed to read. . Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu May 19, 2026 at 3:20 PM Hello Ken, thank you. You also have a blessed day my friend. /Darlene/ Ken Allan Dronsfield May 19, 2026 at 1:56 PM Thank you for your very kind comment! Have a blessed day my dear friend, Darlene!

Ink Empress May 19, 2026 at 10:22 AM Dear Ken, I really dig this take on my prompt, if not for the archaic words, I would have placed it high for the imagery and the whole emotional depth within your well articulated lines! Its so soulfully moving and touching especially the last line hits deep for me. Thank you for supporting my contest. Pleasure reading and placing this in my winners Sending you light always Ink Empress May 19, 2026 at 11:28 AM Please don’t apologize. Its a personal preference: you are talented! Sending you light always Ken Allan Dronsfield May 19, 2026 at 11:12 AM My thanks for your kindness and placement in your contest. I apologize for the 'archaic' wording here and there. Sometimes when writing shakespearean sonnets, I get a bit carried away. lol Blessings of Love and Light to you, always! Ken