Aureate billows pierce the sky
upon a sea of azure blue,
fading soon to a paler hue
as morning flames burn out and die.
We strive for riches far beyond,
possessions one may never own--
gifts shared by all, not held alone;
yet still we seek to seize the dawn.
© Ginny Brannan August 2012
Inspired by poem by my favorite poet, Robert Frost: "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
Sharing at d'Verse Poet's Pub Meeting the Bar: Literary Allusions 11/15/12
Sharing at d'Verse Poet's Pub Meeting the Bar: Literary Allusions 11/15/12
This is a passionate poem. Human nature is funny in the way you describe it in your beautiful second stanza. The first truly describes a scene that we all love to see ... either in a sunrise or sunset. Lovely, as always.
ReplyDeletegifts shared by all and not held alone....what a beautiful world that would be would it not...love the imagery in the opening as well ginny...smiles...great to see you!
ReplyDeletepoints just for using 'aureate", well done throughout. yes, we often seek to grab that thing of beauty and hold it tight...
ReplyDelete"yet still we seek to seize the dawn"
ReplyDelete... such a strong line, love it.
i am sure we will never be satisfied with what we have - and thus, keep tripping over our own feet.
one of my beloved poets also...this is so gentle and frostlike! thankyou
ReplyDeleteWow, this opens with a wham-bang of a line. Beautifully done throughout!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely
ReplyDelete..a pleasure to read ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure there's anyone who doesn't revere Frost and you've "done him proud," with this beautiful poem, laced with color and nature.
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