Penitent

Thank you Richard for your support and suggestions on my sonnets ... :)

P E N I T E N T

The chains, long forged, from dark, persistent paths

of blackened rock that smothers golden fields …

Akin to dragon's caldron swirling wraths

red scallion plates so thickly plied to shield.

Youth's steady stream of brazen, hot desires

as sunset looms on spent horizon's line

to steady reins of stallion's pulsing fires;

thus, rising bright, a new celestial sign …

Releasing now, imprisoned for so long,

the true and lasting Heaven's ringing call

in ageless joy of spirits sung in Psalms …

if one but trusts the Star of David's laud.

A rose forgiven each it's hoary thorns;

and thus made perfect, halos now adorn.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh my....you had a wild youth and now you are repenting as the years have added up. You have accepted your religion and you are dedicated to all its principles. What a heavy introspective sonnet this is, E. Just a question. Isn't the word in the title "Penitent"? Not sure if it is spelled differently for religious purposes. Anyway, a powerful write and a splendid sonnet. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

yes! the title is as spelled and means sorrow for wrongs done .. the religious connection is only what penitence requires .. ;) yes .. this is reflective of my life; but hopefully has broader implications .. love you sister! thanks for reviewing .. always
E.