by A. F. Stewart
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November 11, 2007

Mindful Poetry's FOTM for August (Rondelet): Waning

August 03, 2012 07:43 PM UTC (Updated: August 03, 2012 07:44 PM UTC)
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Waning

Come the first frost
The world withers slowly, to die
Come the first frost   
After the bloom of summer is lost
When sapphire heavens say goodbye
And balmy winds fade with a sigh
Come the first frost

 

 

Mindful Poetry's Form of the Month is Rondelet.  See this post for details:  http://writing.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981512418

 

Comments: 25

Pam Brittain Aug 3, 2012, 7:44pm UTC
Summer's too short.
A. F. Stewart Aug 3, 2012, 8:37pm UTC
True, but you wouldn't know by the weather here today. It was hot, hot, hot.
Pam Brittain Aug 3, 2012, 8:52pm UTC
I'm so sorry. Summer here is just too short.
Granny Janny Aug 3, 2012, 7:54pm UTC
Icy brilliance!
Granny Janny Aug 3, 2012, 7:55pm UTC
Featured on Poet's Weekly Muse!
A. F. Stewart Aug 3, 2012, 8:37pm UTC
Thank you.
JOHN BECK Aug 3, 2012, 7:55pm UTC
Super, Anita.
A. F. Stewart Aug 3, 2012, 8:37pm UTC
Thanks.
Marianne K. Aug 3, 2012, 8:35pm UTC
Oh, this is magnificent. I'm shivering with delight, Anita.

(I just penned something for Pam which includes a sapphire sky...mmmmmmmmmmmmmm)
A. F. Stewart Aug 3, 2012, 8:39pm UTC
I was going to use azure, then decided on sapphire, maybe great minds do think alike.
Marianne K. Aug 3, 2012, 8:48pm UTC
Great minds do think alike, but I wasn't going to compare myself with yours ~:)
Debbie W. Aug 3, 2012, 10:25pm UTC
Summer here has been hellish, so I am actually looking forward to the first frost. Lovely poem.
A. F. Stewart Aug 4, 2012, 8:07am UTC
Thank you, and too bad about your summer. Maybe fall will be nicer.
Betty S. Aug 4, 2012, 2:02am UTC
The summer we have had here is one I'll be looking forward to saying goodbye to.. I Love Autumn.
A. F. Stewart Aug 4, 2012, 8:11am UTC
Summer seems to have been rather terrible for many this year.
Angela A. Aug 4, 2012, 5:28pm UTC
How lovely!
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A. F. Stewart Aug 4, 2012, 8:07pm UTC
Thank you.
Susan Budig - Mindful Poet Aug 6, 2012, 4:18pm UTC
You've truly managed to create a powerful piece with a rather confining form, Anita. I'm extra blessed to have read your contribution today.

A fine rondelet at Mindful Poetry's feature page!
A. F. Stewart Aug 6, 2012, 4:33pm UTC
Thank you, I'm glad you thought so.
william d. Aug 6, 2012, 9:27pm UTC
Always exceptional poetry!
A. F. Stewart Aug 7, 2012, 10:55am UTC
Thank you.
Kerry Dexter Aug 14, 2012, 10:41am UTC
a beautiful poem of seasons turning
A. F. Stewart Aug 14, 2012, 2:16pm UTC
Thank you.
Connie C. Apr 10, 2013, 1:58am UTC
This is beautiful
A. F. Stewart Apr 10, 2013, 7:19am UTC
Thanks.

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