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 Sep 20 16, 21:17
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 Creative Chieftain  Posts: 11,363 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in.  |
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Number of downloads: 1Tomorrow’s Seeds Each curve, an invitation to appease some hunger deep within. The epicure may see a flower’s fruit that’s sure to please the palette but the mind remains unsure. Its alabaster flesh awaits the touch of teeth and lips or eager tongue to taste fruition’s flavors; ripening that such a sweet delight may seldom go to waste. But colors fade; their crowns of gold or red will dissipate with age from pleasure’s light and in time’s wake, an aftertaste of dread will fill the mouth. Such is an artist’s plight to capture precious moments with their eye and gift tomorrows with those seeds which die. thx Syl! ·······  ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner       |
  
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Sep 23 16, 00:30
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 Ornate Oracle  Posts: 8,853 Joined: 27-August 04 From: Bariloche, Argentine Patagonia Member No.: 78 Real Name: Sylvia Evelyn Maclagan Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:David Ting |
It's a beautiful sonnet, Larry!
But colors fade; their crowns of gold or red will dissipate with age from pleasure’s light and in time’s wake, an aftertaste of dread will fill the mouth. Such is an artist’s plight to capture precious moments with their eye and gift tomorrows with those seeds which die. Love the above stanzas. Is this the volta? Excuse my ignorance. Appears to me that your sonnet changes its tone here. Sad but true. Thanks so much for moving it over here. How about Herme's as well? Syl 
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The Lord replied, my precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. "There is no life higher than the grasstops Or the hearts of sheep, and the wind Pours by like destiny, bending Everything in one direction." Sylvia Plath, Crossing the Water, Wuthering Heights. Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! MM Award Winner         |
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Sep 23 16, 08:25
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,363 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
Hi Syl,
Yes, the denoted stanza is what is considered the Volta or turn. It is, or should be, a culmination of the above two stanzas or a point of reference in nearly all sonnets. I will post my poems anywhere you wish them to be posted. I'd say I don't want to hog the posts in any forum but there are few people around to protest. Oh well! Larry ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner |
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Oct 3 16, 15:23
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Hi Larry,
 A very visual, flowing sonnet! You always seem to write them with such ease! This one is no exception ~ I love the idea planted in my mind -- sleeping beauty and that dreaded 'sweet treat'! My fav is actually the green apple - granny smith - they make a lovely apple pie too! Enjoyed the read!  ~Cleo 
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Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner  |
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Oct 4 16, 23:42
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,363 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
Hello, Hello Lori,
Thank you for coming by. Golden Delicious apples are my favorite. I am disappointed in the fact that no one has picked up on the duality of my sonnet or if they did, didn't mention it. I am glad you liked it though. You and a bunch of others are sorely missed here at MM. I do hope everything is wonderful in your life and that you have found a new job. Larry ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner |
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