Ron (jgdittier) has posted a reply in Larry's thread,
Forest Queen nominating this outstanding poem for the IBPC. I congratulate Larry for also taking the Swap Quatrain form and working it into a Sonnet. BRAVO! I don't think I've ever had the pleasure of seeing anyone else write a poem melding both forms together. He's done me proud! THIS one is a beauty, both in the imagery, rhythm and message. A serene scene that fits its title.
Best of luck!
~Cleo
Forest Queen by Larry D. JenningsWithin my forest glade, there stands a tree
so tall, the top applauds the clouds' parade
with massive arms that shade and comfort me.
There stands a tree, within my forest glade;
encircled… here her children dwell. She grows
as centuries descend into Time’s well.
Her progeny, a gift that she bestows.
She grows, encircled. Here her children dwell
to burgeon fair as none have done before.
A daughter of my womb, with loving care
I’ve nourished her and let her roots explore
as none have done before. To burgeon fair,
in greenest jade and golden brown. My crown!
My crown in greenest jade and golden brown.
This post has been edited by Cleo_Serapis: Jan 25 09, 12:09
Reason for edit: Revision posted