Robert James Liguori Poet Quintain (Sicilian)

The Arctic Bake

I watched the lake slowly freeze,
As if a wizard deliberately used his magic,
Enchanting a cooling breeze;
A spell concocted to deliver crystallized fabric,
Spread out just like a Yeti's sneeze.

Why have I been here so long,
Shivering in this Arctic cold?
Am I seeking where I belong,
As I am slowly growing old,
Or need I just move along?

I see ice appearing on the trees.
My clothing is getting wet,
As I pray upon my knees,
But I will not fret,
Demons will need to do more than tease!

Let a dragon come and melt this lake!
I summon you from your darkened cave!
If magic what's at stake,
Let it be the steadfast rave,
I beg of you to this place... bake!

26-September-2021

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Sara Kendrick October 17, 2021 at 3:22 PM Congrats on your winner. Sara

Jenna Logan October 15, 2021 at 11:30 AM What great lines, Robert!! Congratulations.

Emile Pinet October 15, 2021 at 8:37 AM Congratulations Robert! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. This contest called for exacting syllable counts and perfect rhymes, as requirements of this form. Well done my friend, Emile.

Joseph P. DiMino September 26, 2021 at 9:25 AM Wow!! Magic write. "As if a wizard deliberately used his magic, Enchanting a cooling breeze; A spell concocted to deliver crystallized fabric, Spread out just like a Yeti's sneeze." All is magic...including, and especially, our relationship with God. So much of what we see is not real, as opposed to the spirit of love we cherish together in our hearts. Lovely writing my friend. Let no man, nor demon take ones bliss, no matter the melt. Robert James Liguori October 7, 2021 at 3:57 PM Thank you!