Roy Pett Poet Sonnet

Thought Changer

Catching sight of unwanted reflection 
through my eyes I observe my murky mind
lifeless, inactive, defying action
just a blank canvas, raw, pure, unrefined,

desire to inject substantial color 
inspired pastels to brighten the darkness
eyes opaque though restrict light, much duller
impulses, brain requesting less Starkness,

my poor mind is without shape or structure 
until my thoughts turn to the one I love
blissful images, colorful picture
changing this abyss, no more mourning dove,

she changes my thinking without restraints 
such beautiful colors my mind she paints.

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Line Gauthier March 13, 2018 at 9:37 AM Lovely poem, Roy. Congrats on your POTD. Beautifully done. Roy Pett March 13, 2018 at 11:23 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations and very kind comment Line, your support is really appreciated. :))

Connie Marcum Wong March 13, 2018 at 2:08 AM This is a wonderfully romantic way to describe the love that colors your life Roy. This is going into my Faves! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD! : ) Roy Pett March 13, 2018 at 3:59 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations and very kind comment Connie, I feel honoured that you think this is worthy of being placed in your faves, thanks again for your support and encouragement. :))

Kim Rodrigues March 10, 2018 at 7:33 AM Congrats on POTD! A lovely love sonnet! How true that love incites the colors of our mind! Roy Pett March 10, 2018 at 8:14 AM Thank you for your congratulations Kim much appreciated. :))

Eve Roper March 6, 2018 at 11:46 PM Congratulations on POTD! Roy Pett March 7, 2018 at 4:32 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations Eve, I really appreciate your support and encouragement that I receive from accomplished poets such as you, thanks again Roy. :))

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 6, 2018 at 10:32 PM This piece is so rich with such wide spectrum of emotion, well done! Congratulations on potd! :) xomo Roy Pett March 7, 2018 at 4:28 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Maureen, wow what a surprise and a honour, if I’m getting better at composing poetry it is due to support and encouragement from the amazing poets like you so thank you.

Constance La France March 6, 2018 at 9:54 PM Roy, congratulations on POTD, wonderful writing ~ Roy Pett March 7, 2018 at 4:21 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations B W, I really appreciate the support and encouragement I am receiving from you and all the other amazing poets on PS, thanks again Roy. :))

Daniel Turner March 6, 2018 at 8:59 PM This is an excellent sonnet, Roy. Congratulations on POTD but most of all for the beautiful sonnet. Roy Pett March 7, 2018 at 4:14 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Daniel, I feel honoured to receive such a comment from an accomplished poet and expert in composing sonnets as you are, thanks again for your support and encouragement really appreciated. :))

Vladislav Raven March 6, 2018 at 5:59 PM Hi Roy, dropping by with my congratulations on your POTD. It is much deserved with this excellent Sonnet. Have a wonderful Wednesday. your friend....Mike. Roy Pett March 7, 2018 at 4:08 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Mike, I had a wonderful Wednesday thank you, thanks again for your support and encouragement much appreciated. :))

Vee Sherman March 6, 2018 at 5:16 PM Very nice work..it flows within my mind and I like it! Congratulations Roy! Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 5:19 PM Thank you for your very kind comment and congratulations Vee, really appreciated. :))

Susan Ashley March 6, 2018 at 4:46 PM Your sonnet is gorgeous and a vivid tribute to the one who colors your mind and world so vibrantly, Roy. Poetic lines of lovely imagery and beautiful rhymes express your thoughts excellently. Congratulations for your well deserved POTD honors, my friend. Warmest wishes. ~Susan Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 5:03 PM Thank you for your congratulations and very kind comment Susan, I really appreciate such a wonderful comment especially from an accomplished poet as you are, thanks again for your support and encouragement. :))

Rohini Balram March 6, 2018 at 4:39 PM Congratulations on POTD. Thoroughly enjoyed the imagery the colours brought to my mind as I read each line; so vivid; loved it! Beautiful lines, 'desire to inject substantial color inspired pastels to brighten the darkness'. Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 4:46 PM Thank you for your congratulations and very kind comment Rohini, so pleased you enjoyed my poem. :))

Jan Allison March 6, 2018 at 3:48 PM Dropping back with my congratulations on your POTD Roy :-) hugs Jan xx Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 4:42 PM Thanks Jan, what a surprise but very happy. :))

Judith S March 6, 2018 at 1:58 PM Congratulations on POTD Roy! Beautifully crafted sonnet :) ~ Judy Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 2:06 PM Thank you so much for your congratulations and very kind comment Judith, I feel so honoured. :))

Charlie Smith March 6, 2018 at 11:50 AM Wonderful sonnet Roy, great symbolism, congratulations for POTD honors... Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 11:59 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations and very kind comment Charlie, much appreciated. :))

Sunlite Wanter March 6, 2018 at 10:56 AM I almost always like a poem that uses colors and art as symbolism. Congratulations. Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 11:33 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations Sunlite much appreciated. :))

Agnes Krampe March 6, 2018 at 7:26 AM Congrats on POTD, Roy! Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 7:28 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations Agnes, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. :))

Kai Michael Neumann March 6, 2018 at 6:45 AM Congratulations. Well put... Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 7:27 AM Thanks Kai for your congratulations, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. :))

Vijay Pandit March 6, 2018 at 6:25 AM Congrats Roy on POTD! Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 6:45 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations Vijay, I hope my writing of poetry is getting better if it is that is only through the support and encouragement from accomplished poets such as you which is much appreciated. :))

James Swartz March 6, 2018 at 5:36 AM Great poem! Congratulations on POTD! You describe perfectly the beauty of love. Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 5:47 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations James, really pleased and honoured. :))

Silent One March 6, 2018 at 5:04 AM Not surprised this got POTD, it is a great sonnet and well deserved accolade. Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 5:19 AM Thanks again Silent One, I have learned so much since joining this site, so my improvement in writing poetry is down to the support and encouragement that I have received from the amazing poets such as you, really appreciated.

Tom Cunningham March 6, 2018 at 4:04 AM Congratulations Roy on POTD. Tom Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 5:15 AM Thanks Tom for your congratulations, I get so much support from the amazing poets such as you on this site, really appreciated. :))

Maria Williams March 6, 2018 at 4:04 AM Congratulations on POTD Roy, an excellent Sonnet....Maria Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 5:09 AM Thank you so much Maria for your congratulations, I feel so honoured, thanks again for your support and encouragement much appreciated. :))

Anne-Lise Andresen March 6, 2018 at 2:55 AM - Roy, congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. ! - hugs Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 5:07 AM Thanks Anne-Lise, now it’s me saying WoW, achieving POTD has certainly made my day, feel so honoured. :)))

Viv Wigley March 5, 2018 at 8:40 PM Ecellent Sonnet, Roy, rich and vivid. Love the visual, too. A fave for me, thanks. Regards, Viv Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 5:01 AM Thanks Viv, to receive an amazing comment from an accomplished poet that writes excellent sonnets such as you is most welcome, I would also like to thank you as it was your contest that inspired me to write this, thanks again for your support, encouragement and inspiration, I am honoured that you have added this to your favourites. :))

Anne-Lise Andresen March 5, 2018 at 2:49 PM - Really GORGEOUS written, Roy ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Roy Pett March 6, 2018 at 4:55 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment Anne-Lise, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. :))

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