A First Date Premiere Contest Winner

‘Twas a mellow evening overseen by a crescent moon
A ludic breeze playfully lurking above miles of glittery sand
A zillion stars out in full bloom commemorating a late June
I remember as if yesterday how you nervously touched my hand

In an awkwardly charming way you were so chivalrous
I loved the stories you shared with a childlike innocent heart
Time evaporated casual and content in a way most unceremonious
Our souls affectionately melding as one right from the start

Looking back now makes remembrances so endearing
Years have been most generous to you and I in every way
From that tense genesis every hint of skepticism disappearing
We’ve grown closer and couldn’t imagine another now to judgment day

Two compatible souls inexplicably attracted
Intertwining hearts forever connected


**PoetrySoup definition of a SONNET does not say anything about # syllables per line - giving the impression that varied # of syllables per line would be acceptable**



AP: 2nd place, Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted for contest A FIRST DATE SONNET sponsored by BRENDA CHIRI - January 20, 2018  -  RANKED 1ST

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 3/7/2018 10:12:00 PM
What a precious sonnet that really hits the heartstrings, Line! Love the wistful quality of love and longing. Congrats on your top win :)
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Line Gauthier
Date: 3/7/2018 10:59:00 PM
Thank you so much, Laura, for your lovely visit and comment. Much appreciated.
Date: 2/14/2018 8:59:00 PM
Congrats Line to win TOP on this wonderful composition. Love
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/14/2018 10:10:00 PM
Thank you so much, Anisha. Much appreciated.
Date: 2/14/2018 7:59:00 PM
Beautifully written, Line. I love the way you expressed the voyage of love from 'awkwardly charming' to 'intertwining hearts forever connected'. Congratulations on your First Place Trophy win! Hugs, Sandra
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Line Gauthier
Date: 3/8/2018 6:04:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sandra, for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Date: 2/14/2018 7:57:00 PM
Congratulations on your win!.. Happy Valentine's Day Hugs Eve ~`*
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/15/2018 8:12:00 AM
Thank you so much, Eve.
Date: 2/14/2018 7:40:00 PM
Congratulation Line on a well deserved first place
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/15/2018 8:13:00 AM
Much appreciated, Lewis.
Date: 2/14/2018 7:35:00 PM
Congratulations Line a lovely poem.... Seren
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/15/2018 8:14:00 AM
Thanks for your visit and comment, Seren.
Date: 2/14/2018 3:44:00 PM
Masterfully written, Line Gauthier, great job, you deserved your spot.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/14/2018 4:34:00 PM
Thank you so much, Normie. Most appreciated.
Date: 2/14/2018 11:35:00 AM
Hey, Line -- Way to go on your first place trophy for this wonderful poem about love that starts out charming but 'unsure,' and grows and grows and grows forever! Nice to read about happiness and fulfillment in this day and age! Best wishes, Gershon
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/14/2018 4:36:00 PM
Thank you so much, Gershon. Much appreciate your visit and lovely comment.
Date: 2/14/2018 8:59:00 AM
Congrats on your well deserved win, Linexxoo
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/14/2018 4:35:00 PM
Thank you, Mike. Much appreciate your visit and accolade.
Date: 2/14/2018 8:06:00 AM
Congrats on your much deserved top win, dear Line!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/14/2018 8:19:00 AM
Thank you, Kim. Most appreciated.
Date: 2/14/2018 7:40:00 AM
Romantic to the core, Line. Sonnets, I agree have no line limitations. Congrats.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/14/2018 8:19:00 AM
Thank you for your visit and comment. Much appreciated.
Date: 2/14/2018 5:11:00 AM
Congrats on your top win Line
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/14/2018 6:35:00 AM
Thanks for your visit and comment, Joseph.
Date: 1/22/2018 7:48:00 PM
So romantically and beautifully written, Line, and a true love story too! I loved reading the journey from 'first date' and beyond. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/22/2018 10:15:00 PM
Thank you so much, Sandra. Very best wishes.
Date: 1/22/2018 9:16:00 AM
AH, romance! I can feel the butterflies. Very beautiful, Line, good Luck xxoo
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/22/2018 10:16:00 PM
Thank you for your visit, Mike. Love the butterflies.
Date: 1/22/2018 8:30:00 AM
Very romantic, Line! Janice
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/22/2018 8:31:00 AM
Thank you, Janice.
Date: 1/21/2018 7:08:00 PM
That is quite a romantic one. Sounds like one of the best first dates a person could want for. Very well expressed, Line.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/21/2018 7:50:00 PM
Thanks for your visit, Andrea.
Date: 1/20/2018 4:56:00 PM
Reads like a good contender for the contest.. I enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/20/2018 6:04:00 PM
Thank you so much, Sara. Greatly appreciated.
Date: 1/20/2018 3:36:00 PM
who knows where a first date will eventually lead Line! A lovely sonnet good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/20/2018 6:06:00 PM
Thanks, Jan. Warmest wishes.
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