Magenta was the sky

The sky calls out in shades of love

Magenta was the sky

By Jack Ivey

 

 

Magenta was the sky this morn as I approached the day

Ominous of clouded rose in petal’d full array

Quietly it called to me o’er whispers on the wind

As if some scented power was a’ touch upon my skin

 

Engulfed in life’s serenity, so overwhelmed with fear

A brush of fate in simple terms as if the end were near

I stood to bare my feelings now a swirl in my mind

In hopes of some off distant dream so soon would come to find

 

Counting off the many tasks which brought me to this place

The reasons that did hold the time my sequence now did waste

Lost of any angered tears when captured on my brow

To cry, if it has come to be, then let it find me now

 

On my knees, the autumn ground is chilly to my touch

With gathered hands to here my chest, this future I do clutch

Loneliness companions me though still of wandered hope

I pray that what will come before my soul shall bear to cope

 

When suddenly a light appears, a magic in its sheen

A softer glow, this lightened mist of heaven’s tangerine

To touch upon the darkness in a spirit calling true

In witness to the morning sun that feeds the skies of blue

 

My heart beats now elated in a dance of utter bliss

As memories of long ago, I find they do exist

The rising sun to spill its charm in beacons shone above

This warmth I feel, rekindled flame, aglow within your love

 

The doubt did come of weakened state, a mind that was unclear

A hollow moment filtered in through thoughts of you not near

Alas the dreams of only one now obvious of two

For on this day, the rising sun, brings me the love of you

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading this poem

Reviews

[Leigh]

Beautiful opening line / title and closing line, that makes this poem so real and sincere.

Your ongoing work continues to inspire me

[Jack...]

Thank you so much. This is one of my favorites and I am glad you enjoyed it too.

[KAOlmsted]

Really beautifully done, Jack...thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much, I am happy you enjoyed my little offering.

[KAOlmsted]

My pleasure.

[Dr. Wood ?]

Good to see a rhyming poem...A task in itself..I don't mean to be picky but the meter seems to have a slight blip in the second verse....I think WITHIN my mind might roll better than IN my mind..Just ME I suppose

Terrific poetry though, you are to be congratulated

[Jack...]

Thank you, I will consider your suggestion

[Victoria Nakis]

The structure and phrasing in this reminds me of old fashioned poetry, which I rather enjoy. It's nice to see that older poetry hasn't been swallowed by the rush of new age. With that said, the story portrayed is powerful and not many can write in such a manner.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much. I appreciate your kind and thoughtful words.

[Sami Khalil]

The realization that the sun or light brings the hope of love reborn every sunrise. You have weaved some beautiful imagery with this write. Enjoyable as always dear poet...:)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much, that means a lot coming from as gifted a poet as yourself.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome . You too

[Sami Khalil]

^^~^^ :)

[Quill~]

Fragments of heaven. You have stolen my heart with this one! A gorgeous write!

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much

[eglantine]

You def have a solid grasp on meter and rhyme which is wonderful. I'd love to see this as a Shakespearean sonnet. I'm sure it would be beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[Jack...]

thank you for reading...

[Carolann Dowsett]

Utterly amazing full of hope of love reborn.

[Jack...]

Thank you very much

[Carolann Dowsett]

Welcome :)

[I, Rene]

Goodness, another really beautiful write Jack, I enjoyed very much.

[Jack...]

I am happy you enjoyed it.

[David Scott]

Your poem holds the promise to bring your love into the light of day. A well spoken proclamation that claims it's own.
Meter and rhyme spot on.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much