August 2007 IBPC Nominations, September Competition Options

[Cleo_Serapis]

Hello,

I'd like to nominate Mistral's Enchanted Forest for it's gentle style, imagery and rhythms.

~Cleo


Enchanted Forest by Mistral

Mystical trees in silhouette
against a starlit moon;
luminous, the scattered beams -
beguilingly they're strewn.
Casting soft, a speckled glow
on shrubs and gentle stream
where lovers lie, entangled there,
immersed within a dream.

Dappled moonlight's glimmering
reflects in loving eyes,
wispy breeze through lucent trees
bequeaths contented sighs.
Spellbound forest moulding here
this perfect lover’s nest,
where doubts and insecurities
are gently laid to rest.

[AMETHYST]

I would like to nominate this Sonnet, Verdict for the originality of subject and theme, as well as the freshness of many lines - the Sonnet reads smooth and unintrusive.



Verdict by Cleo_Serapis

Inside her mind, an act of treason calls
to tempt those shattered dreams she can't erase
from years of blood and thunder; her disgrace
parades itself on camouflaged red walls.

For one more day her life is all but dead
to him who casts black stones, scapegoat instead.
First light will bring her justice; Heaven knows.

Her silent screams have echoed through bound halls;
truth’s harmony soon finds it’s just embrace.
Exploits by perjured then profess their place,
releasing her from years of bitter brawls.

Once victim, now our victor finds her voice
and freedom from the bondage she once chose…
‘Not guilty’ is her verdict; she’ll rejoice.

Copyright © Lorraine M Kanter