December 2006 IBPC Nominations, IBPC Nominations For January Comp Options

[AMETHYST]

Nimbus by Cleo_Serapis


Kismet cleanses the steps
of celestial forces
affixed in an undergrowth
of uncertainty.

Journeys of jocular
interludes of the
Great Harvest flourish.

Had that mire
found its cornucopia
where the sun surfaces
primal prosperity?

Had that lotus
found its wealth
where the river recedes
and shade of reeds soothe?

A Phoenix flew to
the garden of life,
expending its nourishment.

Pharaohs ascend,
giving and receiving
seasonal bounty.

As one luminary clock
calculates cycle's completion
nothing gold can stay,
for all good things
are bound.

Copyright © Lorraine M Kanter 26 Dec 2006

Original Robert Frost snippets (some revised):

to wash the steps;
bent in the undergrowth;
of the great harvest;
Had that flower;
the woods are lovely;
the shade of trees;
A small bird flew;
one luminary clock;
nothing gold can stay;
Some say the world



I would like to nominate this poem because it is has a fresh subject, the inner rhymes and alliteration is done well, and there are many original phrases that are strong and interesting.

Liz

[Eisa]

Mournful Hue

Twilight's shade is drawn
against sun-dappled Day,
accentuating shadows
as her flame slowly fades.

Heavens are ablaze
with tangerine ribbons,
where hot hues of scarlet
kindle gloaming.

The essence of her existence
is chased to Earth's edge
and as Night draws near,
skies turn sable.

Mourn her
as she lay silent...

sacrifice to Sandman's shroud.

Cathy Bollhoefer~
copyright Dec 2006


I am nominating this one for its beautiful imagery.