John Watt Poet Lay

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Winter's Gateway

November, as the poets say -
autumn's demise, winter's gateway.
Its shortened days and longer nights
descending, death is in her sights:
leaves fall, as is their yearly fate,
while beasts prepare to hibernate.

November, as my lady lies
so silent, moving not her eyes -
with ashen skin, lips cold as death,
I wait in vain to feel her breath.
Her soul immortal, this I know,
yet in this life I'll grieve her so.


Written 26 November 2020

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Jennifer Proxenos December 13, 2020 at 10:56 AM Congratulations - a wonderful entry for the contest - your creative poems as a always a joy to read John - a Wintry death, it is sad to watch, but as we are part of the cycle of life so are these barren trees. Hugs and blessings my friend, Jennifer. John Watt December 13, 2020 at 11:41 AM You're so right Jennifer, nature provides us with an allegory of our own life arc. Thanks for the read and the lovely comment, you are such a good friend. Hugs and blessings ~ John

Sara Kendrick December 9, 2020 at 2:13 PM Ahh!! November has it chill for sure. Very descriptive and expressive winning work. Way to go. Congrats. Sara John Watt December 9, 2020 at 2:30 PM Thank you very much for the visit, Sara. Hope you are enjoying your December, as odd as this year's Christmas season will be!

Sam Kauffman December 6, 2020 at 7:42 PM Look at you at the top of the draft! Congratulations on this very sad poem so beautfully crafted my friend. Your descriptive ability shines through the cold mists of November but ending with your faith that is so alive! John Watt December 6, 2020 at 7:48 PM Thank you for the shining words of appreciation and the congrats, my friend. Your comments are always so winsome and celebratory!

Jack Horne December 6, 2020 at 12:50 PM such a sad but beautiful write John Watt December 6, 2020 at 7:47 PM Your words are much appreciated, Jack.

Kim Rodrigues December 3, 2020 at 5:18 AM Beautiful John Watt December 5, 2020 at 4:52 PM Thank you, my friend! ~ John

Paghunda Zahid December 3, 2020 at 3:02 AM Sad but beautiful. Nicely penned. Good luck for the contest. John Watt December 5, 2020 at 4:52 PM Thank you for the kind visit, Paghunda ~ John

Jennifer Fenn December 3, 2020 at 12:12 AM Wow John, I like how you mix melancholy with beauty. Great job! John Watt December 4, 2020 at 11:09 PM Thank you, Jennifer. Very kind of you to say ~ John

William Kelii Kekaula December 2, 2020 at 6:07 PM Thank you for sharing a wondrous part of yourself, John (forgive my misjudgment of the rules: 'aabbcc, aabbcc...' and not 'aabbcc, ddeeff...'), my compliments on your honorable placement, Aloha! William John Watt December 4, 2020 at 11:08 PM Thank you, William! i'm sorry I misread your rules, my bad. Thanks for another great contest and for seeing fit to include me in your winner's list! ~ John

Charles Messina December 1, 2020 at 5:12 AM So glad to see this was fictional, John. You had me worried my friend. Beautifully and brilliantly written as are all your poems. Good luck in the contest...stay well. ~Charlie John Watt December 1, 2020 at 11:43 AM I thought it might be useful to add that this was fictional so my friends wouldn't be worried. Thank you for your very warm words of support my friend, you are one of the good encouragers at this site with your contests and comments. Enjoy your day ~ John

FJ Thomas November 30, 2020 at 12:40 PM Definitely an unexpected ending; wow John... the beginning of a story! John Watt November 30, 2020 at 1:08 PM Thank you for the kind comment today, and for your great blog. It's nice to have you back at the site. Warm wishes ~ John

Connie Marcum Wong November 28, 2020 at 1:36 PM Andrea and I have the same taste in poetry John. This was really beautiful though poignant. I am Faving it too. Your last stanza moved me to tears my friend. I hope this is a top winner for you. xxoo John Watt November 29, 2020 at 12:08 PM Thank you ever so much, dear Connie. I do think the three of us have very similar taste in poetry. I'm so grateful for the fave and your lovely words. I hope to have a response to your wonderful email going out sometime today. Blessings and virtual hugs to you ~ John

Sandra Adams November 27, 2020 at 8:02 PM hauntingly beautiful... good write John, best wishes in the contest! hugs John Watt November 28, 2020 at 12:12 AM Thank you for the lovely comment, Sandra. Hugs ~ John

Andrea Dietrich November 27, 2020 at 7:04 PM thanks for your comments today, John They are always much appreciated. John Watt November 28, 2020 at 12:11 AM You're always welcome, Andrea.

Kim Rodrigues November 27, 2020 at 10:07 AM So wonderful, dark, Wintery and all! Kim Rodrigues November 27, 2020 at 1:26 PM Every so often I must write of vampires...lol. I grew up watching “Dark Shadows.” John Watt November 27, 2020 at 11:23 AM My dark muse made a rare appearance. Thanks for the comment, my friend

Andrea Dietrich November 26, 2020 at 5:51 PM wow, you did this splendidly, John. I really love how you took it from "nature" to portraying the death of a dear life. A FAVE John Watt November 26, 2020 at 11:45 PM So happy for the fave, dear friend! Thank you for the wonderful feedback too ~ John

Gershon Wolf November 26, 2020 at 3:38 PM John, here's a bit of holiday humor for you. I read the last line of the first stanzas as 'and breasts prepare to hibernate.' lol. Now I can't read what I'm sure is a fine poem with a straight face. Holiday Joy, O Boy! :) gw John Watt November 26, 2020 at 3:53 PM I think the good Dr. Freud might have a lot to say regarding your poetry reading proclivities, lol! Thanks for the smiles ~ Sigmund

Darlene De Beaulieu November 26, 2020 at 10:48 AM Hello John Watt a beautiful deep poem created by you. Enjoy your day my friend. John Watt November 26, 2020 at 3:54 PM Thank you, Darlene! Enjoy your day, my friend ~ John

Eve Roper November 26, 2020 at 8:27 AM Lovely deep write, John, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Hugs Eve John Watt November 26, 2020 at 3:55 PM Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, dear Eve. Thank you for the sweet comment. Hugs ~ John

Regina Mcintosh November 26, 2020 at 8:26 AM This is extraordinary and definitely a fave for me - You should surely win for this, my friend. It's a breath of fresh air... you have given me something to smile about. Happy Thanksgiving and God bless your heart John Watt November 26, 2020 at 3:55 PM Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, dear Gina. Thank you for the sweet comment. Hugs ~ John

Silent One November 26, 2020 at 2:54 AM This is so haunting and you created that with so few words... Great choice of words which give it that impact.. John Watt November 28, 2020 at 4:53 PM Thank you SO, that means a lot to me. ~ John

Jenna Logan November 26, 2020 at 2:17 AM Each line of your Lay emphasized your imagery, John. Your choice of photo fits the cold, dank feeling, and your second line is fantastic! A wonderful entry. John Watt November 28, 2020 at 4:53 PM Thank you very much for your thoughtful comment, Jenna. You are such an encourager. Your words are always appreciated ~ John