Image ©️Copyright John and Margaret
STAYING PUT
by John Yeo
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Look here World!
I’m not afraid of your moody imbalance
Regardless of what you throw my way.
I have broken out of my previous trance
I’m staying put regardless.
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Thank you, Fate!
For your inconsiderate pressure applied
To make my life unbearably sad.
I’ve decided I will not run and hide.
I’m staying where I am.
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My pleasure Love
You turned your back, left me here deserted
Left me to struggle and stand alone.
Love withdrawn normality now perverted
I refuse to break I’m staying put.
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Hello new Reality
I never ran away from the harsh cruel blows
I stubbornly stood and faced them.
When you came along, new hope arose.
We stood our ground together.
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(STAY)
Copyright © Written by John Yeo ~ All rights reserved.
Image ©️ Copyright John and Margaret
GONE WITH THE WIND
by John Yeo
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Spring blossom-laden boughs have long gone
The summer sun scorches fresh green leaves,
The trees thirst for moisture.
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Soft breezes gently waft through the boughs.
Green leaves slowly change colour,
An artist has been at work.
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Reds, Golds, Yellows and Browns mingle freely
A stunning colourful landscape revealed,
The winds begin to blow stronger.
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The colourful splendour is slowly thinning
As the leaves begin to tremble and fall
Autumn changes begin.
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Raging winds roughly alter the scene
Tearing the leaves from the branches
Winter has arrived.
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Stark leafless trees stand forlornly bare
Standing out in naked splendour
Their leaves gone with the wind.
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(GO)
Copyright © Written by John Yeo ~ All rights reserved.
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Written for November Chapbook Challenge
2016 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 1
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