navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #40 » Cognizance
Open Poetry #40
Post A Reply Post New Topic Cognizance Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

0 posted 2007-04-17 08:35 AM


Cognizance

I have loved and I have fought
I have learned and I have taught
I have watched the sky’s many hew
And glory of the morning’s dew

I’ve watched the workings of the sun
Make green valley’s and desserts shun
I’ve bent my back and tilled the soil
And let my mind to dreamers oil

I’ve sailed upon a sea of fish
And thrown my net of wile and wish
And stored a cargo full of hope
All that I and ship could cope

But now it’s time to rest awhile
To sit upon a style of Isle
To count the lilies in the field
Watch the yield and drop my shield

The sky has beckoned me to fly
It’s something that I’ve yet to try

[This message has been edited by Seymour Tabin (04-17-2007 09:58 AM).]

© Copyright 2007 Seymour Tabin - All Rights Reserved
Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
1 posted 2007-04-17 09:29 AM


Oh, my goodness! I absolutely adore this poetic piece of you!   Saved faster than you can say "morning glory".

Gosh, I truly do adore you as well as your muse!

Have a glorious day, my sweet sonneteering friend!


EA

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
2 posted 2007-04-17 10:00 AM


Earth Angel,
You are my number one angel.

LeeJ
Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

3 posted 2007-04-17 12:43 PM


well, hi there See more

fly then, away with ya....

hehe

you always write so well....


secondhanddreampoet
Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !
4 posted 2007-04-17 01:30 PM


This is grand:

”I have loved and I have fought
I have learned and I have taught
I have watched the sky’s many hew
And glory of the morning’s dew....”

I especially love:

“I’ve sailed upon a sea of fish
And thrown my net of wile and wish
And stored a cargo full of hope....”

and:

“The sky has beckoned me to fly
It’s something that I’ve yet to try”

serious applause!

Mysteria
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada
5 posted 2007-04-17 02:27 PM


You know ... I am starting to feel the same way - basically putting one foot in front of the other and seeing where it takes me.  Been there, done it, and can't even figure out what else to do these days that won't give me a pain somewhere.      I bet you know that feeling right?  Great poem Sy.

             
Carpe' Diem    

Andrew Sewell
Junior Member
since 2007-04-16
Posts 24
County Durham, England
6 posted 2007-04-17 05:34 PM


I really enjoyed reading this beautiful piece of writing, thanks for sharing.

Andrew

Drauntz
Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905
Los Angeles California
7 posted 2007-04-17 06:05 PM


"And let my mind to dreamers oil"

Sir, you must have oiled the raging water smooth so

"... now it’s time to rest awhile
To sit upon a style of Isle
To count the lilies in the field
Watch the yield and drop my shield"

tell me how?

love to read as alwasy
have a wonderful day. Sir Tabin

jwesley
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
8 posted 2007-04-17 06:10 PM


Wonderful my friend...the last two lines nailed it!

jwesley

suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
9 posted 2007-04-20 03:25 PM


Ha! *G* You'd better plan on taking your pen with you on that flight... for while you may have earned the rest, we're all addicted to your words. *G*

This is lovely!

Mysteria
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada
10 posted 2010-01-04 02:53 PM


Loved Ruth's comment, and I would bet he not only took his pen with him, but he is loaded with paint brushes too.   He is surely missed.
Klassy Lassy
Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187
Oregon
11 posted 2010-01-04 10:37 PM


Yes, Missed!

I love wandering among Sy's thoughts,
My sails and smiles still are caught (between my heart and curious eye)
where he'd tac and spin, and I would fly.

Karen

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #40 » Cognizance

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary