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repose
by Jon Michael Willey

Sunday, November 07, 2010
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In the shadows of autumn winter awaits its attack on the earth.

 

repose 

a callous November raped the trees of leaf

naked limbs waves not orange or green hue

low light now plays lazy on splayed chilled bark

 

 

forested fir nor oak dare to play submissive

when the whims of hoar frost grip and propose

the magistrate of nature's sentence, long slumber

 

 

rose and daisy lay plundered by north winds

hail barraged vulnerable flora and creatures alike

a death masquerade of barren expression clings

 

 

breath of the unrelenting witch of the north

hushes the landscape in raw uncultured dress

repose all ‘til spring kisses your lips with revival

 

11/05/2010

Jon Michael Willey

 

 

 


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Reviewed by Richard King 5/16/2011
Jon, your ability to meld and mold words brings out a jealousy I never imagined existed within me. Well done, indeed.

I rarely comment on so many of the same poet’s works, especially one right after the other, but I'm a new fan and I'm just beginning to catch up.

Thanks Dick
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart 11/15/2010
A dark portrait of cold and want but still ending with hope, so well penned.
Reviewed by Sheila Roy 11/13/2010
Jon,
You keep getting better and better. I love the descriptions in this poem. It's harder for poets to come up with original imagery for the many faces of nature, but you've done it. I especially like the first verse. Excellent!
Sheila
Reviewed by Joyce Bell 11/12/2010
AN UNIQUE LOOK AT AUTUMN...DONE WELL. THANKS FOR SHARING, LOVE, BLESSINGS * FAITH....JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Paul Judges 11/11/2010
You have captured the atmosphere so well, Jon.
Reviewed by Gerard Gauthier 11/10/2010
We watch as the steps...march on bye.



We, like the sun find our reasons...walking on bye.



Always a pleasure Jon.

I wrote this for you Jon

"
I never felt secure, except
in the winds

that blew up around me

a life, that gave me

a reason to reach out and hold onto

a world of turbulence
...and the color, that screamed out

onto me
"

Jon I reached out and held on
Reviewed by Ronald Hull 11/9/2010
Fine word smithing of winter's wrath.

Ron
Reviewed by Andy Turner 11/9/2010
Terrific. That is the truth of it all.
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 11/8/2010
What an impressive approach!! So fresh and creative!!

Really, Jon. This is o u t s t a n d i n g.

Write ON!

xOx Phyllis xOx
Reviewed by Liana Margiva 11/8/2010
VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson 11/7/2010
Jon, this is beautifully written and so profound.it goes into my library.
Reviewed by Christine Alwin 11/7/2010
Full circle...this Jon, takes my breath away..Read it twice and it is a keeper~ stunning poetry~
Bessings,
Christine
Reviewed by John Flanagan 11/7/2010
You don't hold back or flinch, Jon, My Friend, this is how it happens over and over, the cycle is in one sense cruel but without it there is no renewal. Without death there is no new birth; without birth, there is no death..
but apart from the cycle and the thought processes inherent, there is the writing - they're not separate of course, they're intertwined - and the writing is top drawer, the images pared to maximum impact and resonance. This is just so right.

John
Reviewed by Christine Tsen 11/7/2010
This is irresistible poetry! Complex and incredibly profound.
Blessings,
Christine
Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse 11/7/2010
Jon is it just me? Or is this
aggressive...assertive...commanding
and seductively taken?
Well I am...be it me or not...
This is a gorgeous offering
"til spring kisses your lips with revival"

Wintry Ice Palace
Vickie
Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER 11/7/2010
You're blamin Sarah Palin for all this, Wow, and I thought I had it in for her, but dear, oh dear, she's worse than I thought, I fear.
Well in any case it's sort of frost on the pumkin, we got's lots of that there sort of cold breezes and all. Now to your poem, it reaches right down to the bone,(yeah that one) raw, and stinging the nerves of heart and mind, great one Jon!!!!!!!! Bless ya! Jasmin Horst
Reviewed by George Carroll 11/7/2010
Always a pleasure to read your inspired writings. My roses hold out until the first hard freeze, as well as my Petunia's and Marigold's. There is a chill in the air but no sign of our cold Winter as yet. Hope I'll see that next Spring with you and your delightful poetry.

George
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 11/7/2010
This is a theme that is very close to my heart and one that has inspired many of my verses as well, Jon. I love the personification here and the entire offering. Thank you, friend. Love, peace, and best wishes,

Regis
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