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

[Lisasview]

Hi there,
I know, I know... where have I been...well, life just took over and my days have been full...
You are the first I am reading here after such a very long break.
Now this is so very different from all the others I have read of yours in the past.
I have now and enjoyed the read three times...
The music is wonderful... Reminds me of my years singing in a coral group...
Lisa...Lisasview

[Einstein Noodle]

i guess we two are resurrected about the same time, Lisa! I also have been laid low with the whims of creative spark .. i turn to classic forms when my dry spell expands too long ... thank you for stopping on my street first of all .. i really feel honored .. humbled ... plus .. you read it three times ... so grateful .. love, joy and abundance my friend and a very blessed celebration of Christmas .. my Lord's birth
E.

[Lisasview]

Hi there,
Glad to reconnect... but now I will be away from the computer as I am going to have a knee replacement on Jan.3
Years of running caught up with me!!
Lisa

[Einstein Noodle]

time and gravity kills the knees for sure .. keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for successful surgery and complete, speedy recovery ..

[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.