Dale Gregory Cozart Poet Imagism

The Nascent Storm

Jade scythes
of areca fronds
slice slate air;
Medusa's snakes writhe.
Pewter arrows pierce
my garden.
I sit beneath an eave
pondering
the nascent storm.
Geraniums cloister
like vestal butterflies
in darkening loam
as a multitude
of emerald tufts
bend on the fleeing lawn.

5/12/18

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Line Gauthier May 19, 2018 at 10:04 PM Congrats on you win, Dale. Powerful imagery. Dale Gregory Cozart May 20, 2018 at 7:45 AM Thanks again, Line!

Susan Ashley May 16, 2018 at 5:18 PM Gorgeous imagery, Dale. Every poetic line is so creative and full of artistry. I especially love your first three lines and your last line - ingenious and inspired - and I love a good storm! Congratulations on your excellent win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Dale Gregory Cozart May 20, 2018 at 7:45 AM Thank you, Susan!

Carrie Richards May 16, 2018 at 10:33 AM You have a gift for creating a unique blend of metaphoric understanding! Excellent! Dale Gregory Cozart May 16, 2018 at 10:36 AM Thanks very much, Carrie!

L. J. Carber May 16, 2018 at 9:15 AM Congrats, Dale-- you have a great affinity for nature. Dale Gregory Cozart May 16, 2018 at 9:23 AM Thanks, LJ!

Kim Rodrigues May 15, 2018 at 12:29 PM Very very nice, Dale! Fave! Dale Gregory Cozart May 15, 2018 at 12:48 PM Thanks so much, Kim!

Dean Wood May 15, 2018 at 8:53 AM Wow! Great imagery. I could have been there under the eaves with you after reading this. Congratulations. Dale Gregory Cozart May 15, 2018 at 9:41 AM Thanks so much, Dean.

Susan Gentry May 15, 2018 at 2:22 AM Congratulations on your win. Well done. Dale Gregory Cozart May 15, 2018 at 8:01 AM Thank you, Susan.

Rob Carmack May 15, 2018 at 12:21 AM Impressive again, congrats Dale. Dale Gregory Cozart May 15, 2018 at 8:01 AM Thanks, Rob!