Yet I Cling

Blue
twinges 
of lament
cast gaunt shadow
o’er my dreadful  pang
as a grim mist segued
into dark claustrophobic 
cantons where rabid zeal of hearts
once smouldered from magma’s deep red vein
Yet I cling to golden dawn recall 
of lazy strolls in lush green mead  
wild sniff of purple heather
neath sun-drenched sky aflame
gusts of joy rippling
froth-rim brook waltz
now toilworn
gaudy
dream
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Nicholsen Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 2:22 AM
Lovely write intriguing nonet I enjoyed reading your work .
Greenhough Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 5:46 PM
A terrific poem. It is one of the most magically descriptive nonets that I've read on poetry soup.
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 10:25 AM
So poetic. Difficult to do in a nonet. Merry Christmas, Howard
Kendrick Avatar
December 22, 2023 at 2:29 AM
It is delightful to read your work here on soup each visit. The time spent here adds a special dimension to my day. Sara K
Kerr Avatar
December 22, 2023 at 4:09 AM
Sara, Your comment is very complimentary and graciously received by me. In turn I’d like to reciprocate by saying I feel the same way about your work Howard
Elliott Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 6:12 AM
A FAVE too!
Elliott Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 6:11 AM
Oh, such poetic beauty, Howard! Your poetry certainly delights the senses. I hope this finds you having a cheerful Irish Yuletide. Your poetry friend across the pond. ~
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