Harry Horsman Poet Italian Sonnet

The Factory Garden

This quaint haven away from Seeing Eye
         No sound of the loom now at nature’s call
         Here on this coarse park bench in deepest fall
         Gloomy clouds above threatening blue sky.

         Song of the Blackbird rings out yet so shy
         Speckled Thrush nags his mate in tuneful squall
         Lush green lawn an ocean of food to trawl
         Twisting squirming succulents soon to die.

         I now will have to end this little verse
         Clown on a motor mower not at peace
         Feathered friends scatter to a higher place
         I look to heaven now in silent curse
         Back to the weaving shed and all that grease
         Lunch break in tatters silence without trace.

© Harry J Horsman  2010

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Joe Maverick June 19, 2022 at 12:57 PM Simply soulful sweetness amid lifes drive Of factory pace no Doubt, well done Harry ' Enjoyed this older post of yours!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 25, 2013 at 4:57 AM very belated congratulations Harry it is now on my home page xx

Cyndi Macmillan October 24, 2012 at 7:58 AM Belated congrats on your win in my contest, Harry! Though I put up my blog (which takes me hours) I always PLAN to revisit the pages of the winners. So glad I came here once again this morning. This reminded me so of my grandfather, by the by. He worked in a factory all his life, working with sheeted metal. He used to bring those little parafin tins and heat up his lunch then make some tea for himself. Hugs to you :)

Sara Kendrick October 18, 2012 at 11:38 AM Congrats on your winning work..Great idea for a factory to have a garden spot for the help to enjoy...Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 18, 2012 at 8:48 AM WARM CONGRATS HARRY LUV ON A MARVELOUS WRITE AND WIN .. ALWAYS AMAZING MY FRIEND

Joann Grisetti October 18, 2012 at 8:09 AM Wonderfully descriptive sonnet - congratulations.

Joann Grisetti October 18, 2012 at 8:09 AM Wonderfully descriptive sonnet - congratulations.

Joseph May October 18, 2012 at 6:54 AM congrats on a great win Harry

Carol Sunshine Brown October 18, 2012 at 6:38 AM Congratulations on your 9th place win in Cyndi's contest Harry. Love, Carol XXXX

Heather Hill July 10, 2010 at 1:15 AM I really like this piece, it seems so inclusive and mysterious as to what all you are speaking about, I love it, nice work!

Carol Sunshine Brown June 25, 2010 at 7:16 AM Congratulations Harry on your win in A Rambling Poet's contest "Italian Sonnet". Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich June 24, 2010 at 9:32 PM Harry, I see you did precisley a traditional Italian sonnet, down to the finest detail of syllable count per line. Also, this is a very interesting and different theme you presented from the usual. I would personally rate this one as "top notch" Congratulations. Luv, Andrea

Constance La France June 24, 2010 at 3:16 PM Congratulations, Harry, on 7th place in my Italian Sonnet Contest, with this beautiful poem.. love Constance

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Gert W. Knop June 19, 2010 at 8:36 AM Interesting wrie, Harry and well written and nice imagery! thank you for commenting "The Great Oil Spill". it is horrible to learn that this spill could go on for years!!!...Have agreat Sunday!...Gert

Mike Butler June 18, 2010 at 1:16 PM Hey harry, I really enjoyed the imagery you painted in this sonnet. Grat job! -Mike

Sara Kendrick June 18, 2010 at 2:49 AM Interesting write...Hope that you got to enjoy most of your lunch break..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara