John Lawless Poet Quintain (English)

This Year

THIS YEAR

What folly of the dreamer
half asleep – full sated
to become prophetic schemer
of a future yet undated
ingesting meals yet to be plated.

How daft the followers in kind
mewing in his shadow
feeding from his empty mind
on bones devoid of marrow
adrift in fantasy’s tomorrow.

Thus as the season’s shadows fade,
as age creeps ever closer near,
how much of living will we trade
for empty dreams no longer clear
slow tarnished in the passing year.



1/2/2015
submitted to This Year in English Quintain – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Francine Roberts

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Andrea Dietrich February 20, 2015 at 10:59 PM this one is sure deep. I could say I know what it's about but I will feel silly if I am wrong. Congrats, John. It's a great poem. John Lawless February 21, 2015 at 9:08 AM Well, Andrea, It meant what it meant to me when I wrote it and it means what it means to you when you read it. There will be no quiz as often the "muse" isn't sure what it means when he writes it. It could make for a nice discussion.

Skat A February 18, 2015 at 10:28 PM John, CONGRATS on your win ~ SKAT ~ John Lawless February 21, 2015 at 9:06 AM Thanks again Skat for your continued support.

Joyce Johnson February 17, 2015 at 5:28 PM Well done, John. A favorite of mine. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Jan Allison February 17, 2015 at 6:31 AM Certainly food for thought John! - congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx John Lawless February 21, 2015 at 9:05 AM Jan, I take that as a high compliment as I believe poetry should engender thought on the part of the reader.

Francine Roberts February 16, 2015 at 8:55 PM boldly penned, congrats on your win in the contest John Lawless February 21, 2015 at 9:04 AM Thanks Francine always good to hear from you.