Shining
Paratroopers
(Swap
Quatrain)
Like
shining paratroopers, spirit of nature snow came down
People
waved white flags, it captured everyone around town
They
cried with hands down, mourning like drunken stupors
Spirit
of nature snow came down, like shining paratroopers.
White
ghosts’ spirits on the ground, spreading out over the land
Streets
and villages they subdued, like a military grand assault plan
White
natural droplets, outnumbering everything for miles around
Spreading
out over the land, white ghost spirits on the ground.
Stores,
roads, and schools—natural white spirits of nature closed
Even
orchestra conductors, and corporation heads they deposed
Like
a mighty conqueror, or strict parents, they set their own rules
Natural
white spirits of nature closed—stores, roads, and schools!
Friends
and foes the—natural spirit of Mother Nature has spoken
Sterile
grip of the day from spirits’ whiteness, could not be broken
Fighting
back with plows, people could not beat its spirited glow
Natural
spirit of Mother Nature has spoken—friends and foes
Children
winked! They had no white lies to stay home, for parents
Snow
had a stronghold—its spirited natural nature was apparent
Flashing
news on radios, no school today, children heard distinct
They
had no white lies to stay home for parents, children winked!
Spiritedly,
wearing warm cloths and boots, outside they scamper
Meeting
liberating natural spirits of nature, in white shining armor!
Joseph S. Spence, Sr.
6/4/19
Author’s Concluding Comment:
Swap Quatrain has four lines in each stanza. The first line in each is
reversed with the fourth. Within each stanza, line one rhymes with line two;
likewise, line three and four. The rhyming pattern of words are different in
the following stanzas. The sequence
flows as: AABB, CCDD, and the like. The poem ends with a rhyming couplet, just
like the type at the end of a Shakespearian sonnet. Paratroopers, always
descend like natural white spirits of nature from the snow. This analogy came
while watching the snow coming down, just like watching paratroopers descending
in an operation. Their courage? —awesomely amazing!
Changing
Seasons Naturally
Autumn’s
beautiful season of splendor, such unusual brightened leaves
Grandeur
of light, creation of radiance bright, nature’s spirits of delight
Natural
Spirits of Mother Earth, molding from birth, captivating mirth
Candid
spirits of nature, calmly calling, cyclically charming tenacity
Owl’s
spirits, captures prey, with eyes roaming, without light of day
Natural
spirits of nature, bright colors of Autumn, uplifting my soul.
Ecosystem’s
predators and prey, with food web system sustaining
Spiritual
energy flows, chlorophylls, molecules, photosynthesis glow
Red
rose resonates fragrance of creation, singing soul sweet songs!
White
water rapids, big splashing roll with a rush like Niagara Falls
Natural
spirits of nature, red rose, water rapids, enlightening my soul.
Nature
of weeds blooming, tormenting soul in gold, dandelion grows
Spirited
yellow flower, no fragrance of love, unlike essence of a rose
Rustic,
mossy tree, roots like tentacles stretch, deep into the earth
Solid
foundation of strength as leaves revive in the sun, synthetically
Natural
spirits of nature, weeds and tree roots, demoralizing my soul.
Touching
corners of the earth, the ghostly moon embraces night with light
Creation
fragrance, beautiful petals unfurl, such essence of an elegant rose
Cold
misty morning, wet grass with lingering dew, waiting for rising sun
Tension
on roof, spirit nature of snow crashed through, big splash they knew
Natural
spirits of nature, snow and morning mist, creating havoc in my soul.
Red
tulip budding earth’s crest, blooming, souls smiling, sun shines softly
Snow
melting, spring coming, the eye of a leaf, floating hues of colors
Spinning,
spiraling so slowly, elegant charm, Mother Earth giving rebirth
Healing
hearts healthy, so splendid and so warm, ecosystem now waiting
Natural
spirits of nature, tulips’ buds and smiling sun, touching my soul.
Burst
from the sky, clouds opened, thunder blaring, lights going dim
Lightning
smashed trees, birds jolted, mother holds child, silently praying
Bird
chirping, colors flying, bringing melodic beautiful evening twilight
Soft
moonlight touches the heart, robin red breast sings such sweet songs
Cadre
of cricket chirpily chirping, red rising sunlight subdues crescendo
As
always, a shining star, natural spirit of nature, is like the red rising sun!
Joseph S. Spence, Sr
6/4/19
Lovely
Red Rose
From
the bowels of
The
Pyramids she came as the natural
Spirit
of nature from a red rose
Rousingly
ripe memorable fragrance
Like
the natural drip of an
Atomic
molecule
Her
spirit of nature rose above
Sizzling
my dead unspirited soul
With
sweet sensations of love
Isis—goddess
of natural magic and fertility
Melting
away my white icicles
With
spirit of flames and passion’s fire
Satisfying
those touching thoughts
Buried
dead, with loss of natural desires
Such
memorable rose, essence of fragrance
A
deadly wrapped mummy was I
Until
she unwrapped my living light
Unleashing
such spirit of sensationally
Spectacular
splitting sparkles
Nature’s
spirit now naturally awakened
Transformed
from death’s tomb to life!
Aphrodite—goddess
of love
Natural
spirit of nature sending she thoughts
Like
a ghost floating on a living white cloud
Sensitizing
Isis—spirit of nature
To
naturally touch with passion!
While
Apollo—god of poetry and music
Releases
my mystically dead Muse
Stimulating
souls’ sensations
Death
embalmed coldness melting like fire
Isis—natural
spirit of nature
Enveloped
my spirit soul into her own….
Making
our natural spirits of nature—glow
Entwined
in spirit nature and fragrance of a rose!
Joseph S. Spence,
Sr., 6/7/19
Joseph
S. Spence, Sr
Joseph S. Spence, Sr., is the author of
seven poetry books, and invented, the “Epulaeryu Poetry,” form and styles. His
writings have appeared nationally and internationally in forums such as:
journals, anthologies, magazines, newspapers and the U. S. Army. He has taught
at Bryant and Stratton University, The American Baptist College, retired from
the U.S. Army as an officer, and is a Goodwill Ambassador for the state of
Arkansas. He has received many poetry awards including: Ambassador De
Literature 6/2019 Motivational Stripes (Oman), Literary Golden Badge 6/2019
(Oman), Poetry Gold Medal Honor, League of Poets, 5/2019 (Nigeria, Africa),
Noble Star for Literature 12/2018 (India). Poetry Bard 2012 (UK). Poetry
Ambassador Medal 2007 (USA), Independent Poet Laureate 2007 (USA), Who’s Who in
Poetry 2005 (USA), and Numerous Editor’s Choice Awards (USA). He has served as
the Poet-in-Residence for the St. Andrews Scottish Society, Wisconsin, and is a
member of the Scottish poetry bard, Robert Burns Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He
is a member of various scholastic honor societies, and resides in Wisconsin,
USA.