John Lawless Poet Sonnet

The Flowers of the Mind

I wander within the flowers of my mind
following the paths blind footsteps find
amid the flowing scent of rise and fall
sweet mystery of nature’s siren call

for darkness shrouds the vision that I seek
as flowers paint in aromatic brush
upon love’s petaled winds as if to speak
of color that would cause the sun to blush.

Thus, do I sit in darkness bathed in light
tears of memory dappling silenced ponds
inspired by such color to take flight
lay claim to sightless vision without bonds.

To be at peace with darkness, let it be
and share with it a dream it cannot see.


John G. Lawless
©12/28/2021

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Caren Krutsinger January 13, 2022 at 8:36 AM The flowers of your mind has been blossoming into some gorgeous poetry John. Wow!

Mystic Rose Rose December 29, 2021 at 10:54 AM You were born to be a poet John, long before you were anything else on earth. I shows in your graceful moves and words, thank you for being part of my poetic life, have a blessed day, :) John Lawless December 31, 2021 at 10:09 AM And thank you Rose for reading, commenting and supporting my poetic efforts and growth.

Deb M December 29, 2021 at 9:56 AM Hey John ….One Word like Mr Wolf….. BEAUTIFUL!Debx John Lawless December 31, 2021 at 10:07 AM Thanks Deb, alway nice to hear such a kind word.

Gershon Wolf December 29, 2021 at 9:13 AM One word comment: FAVE! John Lawless December 31, 2021 at 10:06 AM OH, P'SHAW, Gershon, you're making the muse blush with such flattery.