This form was inspired by a hymn format in a Tim Dudley-Smith hymn.The foolwing is a season sequence using this form in eight lines down.
The poems are my copyright but may be used for educational purposes provided due acknowledgement is given and advice thereof is emailed to me @ strandbg@hotmail.com
BORN ANEW
When Spring comes again
not the warmth..nor the rain
not the yellow ..nor the green
not the grass or verdant scene;
not the winds or blossom bright
not the showers or more daylight;
but hearing creation's new birth
shouted aloud in sky and earth.
COAT OF MANY COLOURS
When Summer her beauty displays
not short nights nor lengthy days
not vacations or tourist sights
not the festivals nor village fetes
not the wildlife nor abor foliates
but the garden I would suggest
all nature in flower,eye-catchingly dressed
BY GRACE
When Autumn readies for harvest
not her full silos nor baskets imprest
not mellow vistas seen nor dressed trees, yellow-red
not Indian Summer's embrace nor late coloured flower beds
not Fall's living collage or wine newly pressed
not for walks in the woods or nature's largesse
but in thanksgiving ,daily blessed
for all the Lord's bountifulness
IN PEACE
When winter in quietness sleeps
not long indoor nights or snowfall deep
not wreaths upon the door nor trees in stark silhouette
not lights in windows bright or the holiday banquet;
not nativity plays nor carols, joyful sung
not presents exchanged nor hallway baubles humg;
but God with us ,Emmanuel
Jesus,come to us,to dwell.
