
The winds of change blow hither and thither
The fine sands of time unite us as one
Join me now and may we grow together
With you, we have it all; alone means none
Black, white or brown, our souls are all alike
We dream, we dread and we hold on to hope
Though customs and culture may be unlike
I learn from you, you grow from me; we cope
We gleam resplendent in diversity
A spectrum of potential enkindled
The young hold the wisdom of unity
Old friendships and memories rekindled
To love what lies within and not without
To embrace nature’s harmony and sprout.
The image prompt above stirs peaceful reflections and joys within me. Hope this sonnet has done it justice.
ยฉ judeitakali
Colleen’s syllabic challenge – poet’s choice. I wrote a Shakespearen sonnet.
Sadje’s whatdoyousee photo-prompt
Stay safe, and stay loving.
What a brilliant write! Absolutely mesmerising.
Loved it. ๐
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Thank you so much ๐๐พ
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Your poem has done it more than justice. It is absolutely marvelous. Iโd sing this song if harmony and unity. Thanks Jude for joining in.
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Thank you so much Sadje ๐งก. It’s my pleasure ๐ผ
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Lovely poem
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Thank you so much Anuneel๐งก
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Itโs done more than justice Jude. Loved the sonnet … beautiful writing
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Thank you so much Ru๐
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Lovelyโคโคโค๐๐
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Thank you so much Vani
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A beautiful, rich poem, Jude. I particularly like the line: ‘We gleam resplendent in diversity…’ That, I think, says it all.
How clever too! I wish I had the skill to write such a splendid sonnet… or any sonnet for that matter. The form eludes me completely.
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Thank you so much Chris. You definitely have the skill.
All you have to do is practice๐๐พ
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Eloquently penned Jude. Loved the beautiful vibes your sonnet radiates ๐
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Thank you so much Radhika ๐ธ
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This is very beautiful, Jude, and a perfect compliment to the picture.
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Thank you so much Robbie. I hope all is well?๐ธ
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Hi Jude, Yes, I am well, thanks. It’s been very busy lately with all the end of year demands of the school and trying to wind up the work year before our annual shutdown on 11 December. Racing, racing, is how I feel.
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You’ll definitely earn the rest afterwards.
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Nice write up.beautiful vibes…
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Thank you so much Dr๐ธ๐งก
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Just beautiful, Jude, and so touching. A wonderful take on the prompt. ๐
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Thank you so much Diana
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Beautiful song of harmony, Jude. ๐
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Thank you so much Punam. ๐งก๐ธ
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You are welcome, dear. ๐ค
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Just beautiful ๐๐๐โค
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This is a beautiful poem! ๐
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Thank you so much Tanvi. It means alot
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What a fabulous sonnet, Jude. I really like where your heart and thoughts led you. Let’s make it so!! โค
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Thank you so much Colleen. Have you settled into your new home?๐งก
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Not yet. We leave the first week in January. โค๏ธ
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Oh, a Christmas farewell then. Nice,๐๐พ๐งก
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Thanks, Jude. Itโs a long drive from Arizona to Michigan. ๐คฃ
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Beautiful thoughts and words. (K)
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Thank you so much K
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Oh how lovely!
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๐งก thanks alot Dora
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An apropos message for everyone. I enjoyed how you blended the two prompts which held hands like the two young girls ๐
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Thank you so much Jules. I’m glad you like it.
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“To love what lies within and not without” โค๏ธ
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A stunning write, Jude! I love it!
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Thank you so much Eugi
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Most welcome, Jude!
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We are all but one. Lovely post, Jude. Maybe it’s our diversities that have the power to bring us closer than ever. Very well penned!
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I do agree with that ๐ฏ. Hope you’re well๐งก
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