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[ The howling of the wintry beast ]

The howling of the wintry beast
Has silenced now, because
The gentle Queen of the Feast
Has happ'ed to bind His paws

Aye, lady thee, such simple grace
I've ne'er seen before
Autumn's dress has left it's trace
Now the Earth is Your dance floor

Oh, spin me loose and all around
Carried by your perfumed sighs
For there is nothing I have found
Warmer than your sweet devise

Tarry forth, mingle alone
And twine the jasmine through your hair
Your days are spent, your seeds all sown
Rest thee down in your cool chair

Nay, dogged sun, do not so glare!
For your rule is almost bane
Save thy glow, for now is there
the Beast lumb'ring 'cross the plain!


Author notes

In the third stanza, devise means here a law or a clause, not the usually associated meaning of 'planning'.

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  • Oktobere Sahnge
    April 10, 2008
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    The first lines about the 'beast' talk of how he's been driven out by spring, or the Queen. The sun's rule is coming to an end for in the winter it is not so bright as spring and summer, as the clouds full of snow absorb it's rays, and also meaning take to rest a while because winter is coming back again.

    I hope this clears any questions muddying your thoughts.
    Lysander


  • Hoosierpoet silver member
    April 10, 2008

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    Very original and quite unusual - this poem has kind of a mystical air about it, and was a very pleasant reading experience for me. I had a little problem reconciling the silenced "beast" of winter in the first verse, and the "beast lumbering 'cross the plain" in the last verse, unless you meant that he is still in the process of being driven out. Also, I couldn't quite grasp why the sun's rule would be almost dead (bane) in the spring - perhaps you could explain what you meant by this. Thanks for entering my contest with this unusual poem - even though it is a few lines longer than what I recommended. Verses 3 and 4 were exceptionally good - in fact, I would call them exquisite.

    Best wishes,
    Moses


  • natchstucco
    April 5, 2008

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    very well written and a nice rhymn scheme going on here. definately a strong contender going. I love the old style of diction. bravo.