What mystic hand has painted autumn so
With royal gold and robes of bloody red?
When on that beauty cruel winds now blow
With rime that cracks the leaves, like bones long dead.
We revelled in a spring that was sublime,
Invincible, with such capricious thought
To never note the passing of swift time
Or subtle flaws,that we in mettle wrought.
Midsummer came, time of calm reflection,
Repentance for naive stupidity,
Wisdom showed the road, a new direction,
And eyes then saw with new lucidity.
But can I weather yet another squall?
For they would stitch my name upon a pall.
Author notes
Inspired by Lament of Zenocrate by Christopher Marlow
A contest entry
- Christopher Marlowe...remember? by Denerica.
600 points, ended October 31, 4 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Very nice ...
as usual. Your cheering section has covered everything I might have said, so I'll let it go with that.
Congratulations on the shiny trophy.
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Whew ...
your imagery walked me through the seasons and with that terrific form of yours that never grows old. It seems like forever and a day since I last reviewed you but this site is overwhelming for me. Congrats! j
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Wow...brilliant, takes me back to those English Club years alright, I love the word lucidity, I wrote a poem called lucid angel once, I love the song Silent Lucidity too. Any hoo, this write was impressive to say the least, wonderful take on the prompt you chose. Thanks for entering. Blessings.
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I've always liked the words "capricious" and "lucidity" and you have used them in a fresh, impressive manner, as is your wont to do. Good luck in the contest, my Friend. 
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Gotta say this is great writing, a superb sonnet, and what little I know of Marlowe, has the beautiful, earthy feel of the poet's work. Wonderful use of words, rhythm, rhyme and structure.
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Okay--I'm out! No way can I compete against such a beautifully well-written work of art such as yours. So masterfully and eloqently your words flowed with such deep though and passion. Was simply delightful and a joy to read. Thank you.
~steve~
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I really like this. The flow is good and reads very nicely.
Well wishes in the contest.
Thank you for sharing.
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