John Lawless Poet Free verse

Wind Chimes

old bones
hanging from abandoned nest
clicking
in a silent breeze

corn stalks
brittle in an August heat
chafing 
in torrid torture

seeds scattering
in tin roof
timpani

clothes pins
humming
on long forgotten
lines

bare branches
chattering
at each gust
of icy rain

church bell clappers
nudging
the edge
of solemn psalms

distant chimes
telling us tales
if we but
listen.


©8/19/2018

for Wind Chimes Poetry contest
sponsor – Edward Ibeh

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Eve Roper September 15, 2018 at 7:40 PM Congratulations on your win, John, I like the 1st stanza the old bones. ~`* Hugs Eve

Jan Allison September 1, 2018 at 2:48 PM what awesome imagery John. Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ibeh August 29, 2018 at 3:01 PM Thanks for entering my contest, John!:-) Vivid imagery throughout your amazing poem! Congratulations on your win! John Lawless August 29, 2018 at 3:19 PM Thanks you, it was a very interesting and challenging theme.

Lyric Man August 20, 2018 at 6:06 AM John, the imagery in your Wind Chimes is outstanding! John Lawless August 20, 2018 at 9:23 PM Thank you sir, glad they stirred you

Susan Ashley August 19, 2018 at 9:50 PM Oh, I just love this John. Creative, vivid, meaningful and emotional imagery.. such artistry! A beautiful and unique take on the concept of wind chimes. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan John Lawless August 20, 2018 at 9:23 PM Thanks for your kind words Susan. The wind plays its unheard melodies all about us.