A Falling Out
An Ekphrastic Sonnet for Mike Singleton
Autumn has blessed this ravishing trio
Kissed their leaves with lips of crimson fire
Turned their green chlorophyl to rich Barolo
Letting their scarlet tongues now conspire
To exclude me, the gnarled and naked one
With whom time has refused to be gentle
Its war against my leaves has now been won
Leaving me white and arid as a skull
They whisper now, about my ugliness
Rustling with regal, red ridicule
Gossiping about my lack of finesse
But my courage makes them seem miniscule
Autumn reveals nature's ivory keys
Her music, played on me, will them displease
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This is an entry for Mikeydred's September Dollar Prompt Unofficial Challenge, the details of which can be readily located below:
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D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Comments (5)
Beautifully done and an inspired choice of perspective
What great personification of the trees and the extension beyond!
This was so lovely. The perspective paired with the painting made it truly special!
A wonderfully colourful Autumnal poem
This was sooooo beautifully penned DJ! I loved it so much!