John Lawless Poet Verse

The Sun's Out - For Contest

The Sun’s Out


the bleat of the stressed fawn
alerted the forest to its presence
a dappled dalliance and shifting winds
had separated her from the doe’s scent.

a subtle silence caused all eyes to shift
predators scanned horizons, sniffed pungent breezes
prey froze in place, ears cocked, listening
for that soundless sound of wing or claw.

the forest exhaled, rippling leaves
called the class back to order
brooks babbled in the back of the wood
bells chimed in a distant tower as bats slept

a cocoon split, winged beauty breathed and flew
fanning the wonder of a dandelion armada
hanging in an ice blue sky – a masterpiece
circling the dappled death of dawn.


5/19/2016

submitted to – The sun is out – Poetry Contest
sponsor – C T

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Jan Allison May 19, 2016 at 11:19 AM The imagery is stunning John! Absolutely beautifully penned good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7 John Lawless June 11, 2016 at 6:47 AM Thanks Jan, I've fallen way behind in my responses. Our son is getting married soon and it has been very busy around here.

Ovidiu Bocsa May 19, 2016 at 8:54 AM Wonderful poem in which the sun also arises... and alerted the forest to its presence a dappled dalliance and shifting winds had separated her from the doe’s scent. Pictural and sensitive, a masterpiece:impressive dawn of a great poetry. John Lawless June 11, 2016 at 6:46 AM Thanks for stopping by to read and comment. I appreciate the kind words.