Home » Poems » Ann Peck » A Seasonal Love

A Seasonal Love

I loved him in a Summer's breeze, though Summer ripened into Fall. His Winter arms, a cooler squeeze, a chill became an April squall. A season's moment left ungrasped. I thought of love, but love is blind. Its daydreams easily unclasped. Untended, quickly they unwind. He left in Summer, with no glance; his mythful "white horse" ran away. My heart, he nicked with paper lance. I can't recall his face today. Promises penned in Summer's air are lost as they waft everywhere. March 20, 2023 for "A Simple Poetry Contest" poetry contest by John Lawless

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/31/2023 11:16:00 AM

What an amazing range of emotions you have so skillfully blended into your sonnet, Ann. I love your unique images, "paper lance," "daydreams...quickly unwind," "a chill became an April squall!" wonderful foreshadowing! I really enjoyed the way you blended the seasons into a metaphoric ride into creativity. Congrats and high fives for your win. Blessings!

Ann Peck
Date: 3/31/2023 5:44:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sam. Well, like many things we write, it was fiction based on a few memories.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/30/2023 5:11:00 PM

Oh my, what a lovely love story embracing the seasons. Congratulations on your win Ann! :)

Ann Peck
Date: 3/31/2023 5:47:00 PM

Thanks, Linda. It was a fictional tale. Thanks for your nice comments :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 3/30/2023 2:18:00 PM

Lovely. Congrats. God bless you with love, Gina

John Lawless

Date: 3/30/2023 12:50:00 PM

Oh, what a metaphoric medley of love and its many seasons. Masterfully done. thanks for participating in the contest

Ann Peck
Date: 3/31/2023 10:48:00 AM

Thank you, John!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 3/26/2023 9:43:00 AM

Well, Ann...as seasons come and go...so, perhaps, do seasonal lovers. BOL in the contest.

Dominic Middleton

Date: 3/21/2023 12:53:00 AM

Ah, a man of love John. Good to see. I truly wish more men had the courage to speak of love and read poetry. I think it would make for better world. Thank you.

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/20/2023 4:08:00 PM

This one is great Ann. "nicked with a paper lance" That is one great line! Good luck.

Ann Peck
Date: 3/21/2023 8:59:00 AM

Thanks so much, Daniel. I'm happy you liked that line. :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/20/2023 2:21:00 PM

You always have such wonderful, creativity imagery in your poems Ann - "daydreams easily unclasped. Untended, quickly they unwind." So striking. Best wishes for the contest! Blessings! Did you get the rain?

Ann Peck
Date: 3/20/2023 3:37:00 PM

You're so kind, Sam. Your words lift my spirits. We got clouds but no rain. Sometimes I fear it will never rain again. :)