February exit, March come and start
with downy flake and cold layer of ice;
do insulate impish hidden porthole.
On my end, you inspire me, my art
spreads like water colors on canvas slice;
a brilliance of hues creating a goal.
Each moment, unearthed, like an inventor
who’s master discovery a costly price;
all found in secret sanctuary knoll.
Exuberant youth, guided by mentor;
the meeting of minds, a touch of the soul.
No generation to gap, since we are whole.
Eyes of the porthole lead dear to my heart.
March come, seasons will not keep us apart.
Joining dVerse and Form for All: On Midwinter, Magic Realism, and a Trireme Sonnet
What a great picture to accompany the poem! Do you think our winter is losing its edge yet? I am hoping so…
…seasons will not keep us apart — that very line touched my heart & soul… so to speak… who would not be inspired with that photograph plus the excitement you put in your words here… double + like… smiles…
He’s a lucky kid to have a sonnet written in his honor..and the coming of spring…I like your choice of words for natural elements
There is much to enjoy in this response to both Sam’s prompt and the photo. I think who’s should be whose though – and I’m wth Brian on secret rather than secrete
the meeting of minds, a touch of the soul.
No generation to gap, since we are whole.
“The best words in the best order.” Perfect.
Love the porthole… I’m so ready for spring!
I love this, and the picture is so great with it.. The joys of spring are near.
No generation to gap, since we are whole…very cool and lovely pic as well…so yearning for spring…we had a long and dark winter over here..ugh…
What a wonderful inspiration that photograph is! And what a joyous exclamation you’ve put together with this Trireme Sonnet, the subtle rhymes in the background, lending themselves to the illusion that this is free-flowing verse, until the wonderful final couplet.
Gorgeous — the pic and the words to match it. Nothing separating you at all!
What a cute face peeking in through there…and loved the meeting of the minds of youth and mentor…no gap in your connection…very nice. March brings the promise of warmth and newness…it’s just around the corner…
cant wait for march personally…though i do love that pic…and peaking int the porthole…ha….kids def inspire me as well and keep me young at heart….
i wonder did you mean secrete or secret?
I specially like the last tercet, the meeting of minds by the youngster and the mentor ~
There is mirth in the eyes of the child above ~ Hope you continue to be inspired in your art ~
Oh, it is wonderful, isn’t it, to see February exit and to usher March in!