Tom Arnone Poet Sonnet

500 Days

When first I swayed her eyes a perfect round,
With hair that fell so circular and dark.
Spherical girl -- not rotund or fat-bound,
With curves that flow in wide expanse of arc.

By dawn the night does wane to working day.
With awe I fill her every need profound -- 
A pup to fetch and run the word, obey.
My Summer's smile augments a love unbound.

Yet, smiles are few and eyes a glazing dim.
No touch returned for softly warm caress.
I beg her, please, recount my every sin:
"Nothing," says she, a wisp so vaporous.

Summer left a tasteless void of season;
Autumn blows a gust of destined reason....

September 19, 2016
Movie Mania - Romance - Poetry Contest 
Inspired by the romantic comedy,
500 Days of Summer (2009)

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Ovidiu Bocsa August 12, 2017 at 5:36 AM If I am allowed to observe this sonnet is great like the others written and unwritten ones: because I feel the noble spirit of rare poets mixing colors in such blessed manner. I beg pardon to poetry for my awkward attempts and insistence and imaginary sins. I imagine myself as Mr. Pickwick tasting Romanticism and rheumatism:love is too child to ask her reason and it may change the decision of any season; even if autumn or winter seem empty , they have rich imagery:It's pleasin'.

Phillip Garcia October 8, 2016 at 7:46 PM I don't know how I missed this the other day but I'm glad I saw it now. This is SPECTACULAR. Love it- very eloquently penned Tom Arnone October 8, 2016 at 10:13 PM Thanks, Phillip! :-)

Andrea Dietrich October 6, 2016 at 8:23 PM Hey, where is your one liner on yourself?? I was hoping to find one here!! Tom Arnone October 6, 2016 at 9:54 PM To busy, A. D. Can't be in all of them. How are you feeling? Love when you stop by. :-) Addendum: 10/8/2016 I wasn't aware of this contest. How could I have missed it? Bad Tom! :-)

Darren White October 5, 2016 at 12:25 AM That's a wonderful poem! Congratulations on your 1st place! Tom Arnone October 5, 2016 at 7:54 AM Thanks, Darren! :-)

Afzal Nusker October 4, 2016 at 11:47 PM Fabulous poem, Tom. Enjoyed it very much. Tom Arnone October 5, 2016 at 7:55 AM Thanks for the kind words, Afzal.

Pashang Salehi September 29, 2016 at 6:17 PM Hi Tom, I don't know what the seeker sought. I loved the eyes, the hair, the curve in the night, at dawn and the day.... Cheers Pashang Salehi October 1, 2016 at 6:29 PM Nothing is perfect, but yours was complete.... Tom Arnone September 30, 2016 at 12:28 PM The Seeker is cool. He's just a perfectionist. ;-)

Scott Thirtyseven September 29, 2016 at 1:22 PM Definitely one of my preferred romance flicks, but I watched it some time ago. Having said that I really enjoy your ...wisp so vaporous... line. It sums up her part in the movie for me. Great work, best of luck in the contest. Tom Arnone September 30, 2016 at 12:24 PM Thanks, Scott!

W. Thomas Markham September 27, 2016 at 9:31 AM Nice piece. Very visual. Tom Arnone September 27, 2016 at 10:51 AM Thank You, W. T. M.

Sandra Haight September 25, 2016 at 7:46 PM I am not familiar with the movie, Tom, but you wrote an emotional and romantic well-written Sonnet. Best wishes for the contest. Sandra Tom Arnone September 25, 2016 at 10:44 PM Thanks for those kind words, Sandra. :-)

Phyllis Babcock September 23, 2016 at 4:26 PM Never seen the movie but good luck in the contest. love phyl Tom Arnone September 24, 2016 at 9:53 AM Thank you, Phyllis -- see the movie! :-)

Daver Austin September 23, 2016 at 2:40 PM "Nothing" fits this vixen - a vocabulary of one. daver Tom Arnone September 23, 2016 at 2:54 PM Daver, are you referring to the actress, Zooey Deschanel? Daver Austin September 23, 2016 at 2:44 PM Didn't see the movie - just had to say something. daver

Carolyn Devonshire September 23, 2016 at 3:19 AM Although I didn't see the movie, I like the romantic setting created in your verses. Your final couplet to complete the sonnet is brilliant! Tom Arnone September 23, 2016 at 8:05 AM Thanks, Carolyn. :-)

Andrea Dietrich September 22, 2016 at 7:04 PM I loved seeing what you did with 500 Days. That was a super fine movie!! The actor is one of my faves for the younger set!! Tom Arnone September 22, 2016 at 8:45 PM Yes, Andrea, one of my favorite romantic comedies. Thanks! :-)

Ralph Sergi September 21, 2016 at 9:31 AM Hi Tom: I was definitely in awe of the your poetic words that flowed so romantically Great Write! Tom Arnone September 21, 2016 at 11:31 AM Thank you, Ralph.

Constance La France September 19, 2016 at 8:11 PM Tom, oh so evocative and your words conflate to create this fetching summer dalliance ~ Tom Arnone September 19, 2016 at 9:36 PM Thanks. Did you see the movie?