The Shores of Babylon

The shiver from the opened window.. flair
adventure blooms rose- cheeked upon the day.
The bags packed wait beside the tumbling stair
and soon the engine purrs without delay.

From ground to air unfettered form arises
outstretched open hand and heart embrace,
the foreign soil, the scent of ozone flies
and one arrives reborn with new space.

Babble greets, so welcoming, infant ear.
New taste, new spice, new dialect ringing.
The text, the style, the cloth of humans here
awaken long past lives with voices singing.

Once more reformed, am I, upon the page,
my nascent joy out spread across new stage.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Guzzi Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 2:26 PM
For those who don't get this..sigh it's about my passion for travel! and language!
Brown Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Congratulations to you on your win Deborah in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "The English or Shakespearean Sonnet". Love, Carol
George   Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 3:05 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved WIN, Deb. Great sonnet! Thank you for sharing. Lainie
Dietrich Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 5:55 PM
DEb, I was not sure what this was about, but I just LOVED the sound of it. Wow, you are getting really great at sonnets, the meter is almost perfect and I just loved some of the images I read. Congrats on the winner's circle. Luv, Andrea
Richards Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Once again, I would have placed this higher still.... deeper words spoken than most, taking a second look to do it justice! Lovely poem. Congrats!!! :)
Johnson Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Very lovely srendition. congratulations. Love, Joyce
Freeman Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Smile, What do you think? Congratulations, on your HM. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 7:10 AM
Congrats Debbie on your HM in Dr. Ram's contest for this exquisite piece of writing.. now enjoy another special honor just for u TEACH.. with luv.. pupil..
Mehta Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 6:06 AM
My God, Debie, I am so impressed the way in whcih you have handled the theme of the poem. Wand what a summing up in the couplet. Congrats on the win,
Strand Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 12:12 AM
Like the thought of closing couplets Debbie.Rgds Brian
La France Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 1:27 PM
You write the bes sonnets ~ you have a gift ~
Kapoor Avatar
July 26, 2010 at 7:45 PM
Nice painting of your adventures on the shores of Babylon. Beautiful write with flow and a melody of its own kind. Love and best wishes........Ravindra.....Deborah Guzzi.
Kendrick Avatar
July 26, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Interesting write..Sara
Horsman Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 7:16 AM
classic stuff this, love it Harry
Pace Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 6:11 AM
very cool... I like your wording, it was like a painting. Don't know what it all means, symbolism is not always that obvious to me... but I liked the flow. If I were to offer anything (minor)... line5 could go "forms arise" then it would rhyme better with "flies". And you kind of broke your pattern with the last stanza... you might consider adding two strokes (lines) to your beautiful painting. Well done... Kevin (Carol Brown sent me top you)
Mehta Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 4:01 AM
Thanks for supporting my contest, Debi
Dietrich Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 12:30 AM
this reads very modern mixed with old style. I really like the sound of it,Deb!!
Culverhouse Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 4:43 PM
enjoyed yur work today, keep sharing with us here!
Muzzey Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 1:53 PM
A wonderful write, such power in your words. I enjoyed it very much, good luck in the contest. Caryl
Sweetheart Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 12:14 PM
WoW TEACH.. this is classic .. so lovely and intense and a perfect entry for Dr. Ram's new contest... mine is "An Ultimate Adieu" think u read.. good luck in the competition.. and have really been enjoying your wonderful blogs so full of great info.. thankxxx ... with luv .. pupil....
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