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By Chance or Appointment - 29. Coming on Autumn

Here is an experimental poem, using a scheme and pattern of my own devising. It probably resembles patterns from the 16th century, with names long forgotten. Though it seems like a tough puzzle, it's a fun pattern in which to write.

Coming on Autumn

 

These latter days when katydids still croon

their songs beneath the sparkling skies,

reminding us of endings, all too soon,

unraveling of that which ties

us bound to this, our comforting cocoon,

we wait the final act

while life remains intact.

 

And as I ponder this, I realize

no fervent wish would I retract,

nor disavow those dreams that some despise,

to see again the light diffract

upon your frame in ways that alchemize

a weekend afternoon

when we lay both in tune.

 

Let me entreat you, make with me a pact

beneath October’s waxing moon,

enshadowed by the walnut’s leafy bract

where autumn’s golden leaves lie strewn

to share that choice of pleasure we’ve long lacked;

so that our happy sighs

to Scorpio may rise.



Many thanks for reading this experiment. If you think it worth repeating, let me know - I appreciate any and all comments, be they raves or rants.
Copyright © 2022 Parker Owens; All Rights Reserved.
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Poetry posted in this category are works of fiction. Names, places, characters, events, and incidents are created by the authors' imaginations or are used fictitiously. Any resemblances to actual persons (living or dead), organizations, companies, events, or locales are entirely coincidental.
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Parker Owens
25 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

A successful experiment. I'll read anything you devise.

Thank you for gauging this trial form. I love interlocking patterns, but this one proved tricky to complete. I will try another one. 

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Parker Owens
5 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Wonderful... I found the rhythm in it easily, and the sentiment is something I understand well.

I’m really glad the message came through the rhythm and rhyme. Thanks very much for trying this experiment out. 

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pvtguy

Absolutely lovely!  I could sense the sounds, sights and feelings engendered.  I love this experiment and see it as a success!!

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Parker Owens
1 hour ago, pvtguy said:

Absolutely lovely!  I could sense the sounds, sights and feelings engendered.  I love this experiment and see it as a success!!

Thank you! It’s good of you to have given this one a go. If you could see and hear and feel as I did in this poem, then it was a worthwhile experiment. 

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