A Fragile Wish

Still hope before the final petals fall
and feather ~ slowly drifting to the ground;
I cry within my heart a dreadful pall,
myself, a hopeless painful love impound.
As crimson beckons softly to cajole,
I yearn the skin as smooth upon your breast,
to cradle and to sooth my troubled soul
and whisper words that put my mind at rest.
The lonely roses pale without your lips
and blossoms fade without your blushing cheeks,
as colors of the day to moonlight slips
I pray once more to hold the love I seek.
My darling love please save me from this fate,
I lie alone ~ for only you I wait.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Richards Avatar
August 16, 2018 at 10:21 AM
Your romantic side is filled with breath-taking beauty, Craig. Kuddos ! (Such a great sonnet writer are you !! This is your form.....for sure !!)
Gauthier Avatar
August 11, 2018 at 9:11 AM
Congrats on your top win, Craig. Beautiful.
Dutta Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 10:17 PM
Congrats craig to win on this wonderful sonnet. Warm Wishes.
Hamilton Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 10:31 AM
What a wonderful sonnet Craig, worthy of all honors and accolades, congrats on a fine win and POTD!
Gentry Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 8:11 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful win. :)
Gentry Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations on POTD! Intensely beautiful sonnet. :)
Hagy Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 8:15 PM
Such a lovely sonnet :) So from the heart...love the line "as colors of the day to moonlight slips" well deserved POTD :)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 8:03 PM
So beautiful, Craig! Congrats on POTD!
Onclaud Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 4:37 PM
ohh, you really got me reeling, craig... kudos for a well deserved POTD and contest award... SOUPIE!.. huggs
Ajmal Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 4:21 PM
It is such a lovely poem my friend and certainly a joy to read, I wish you many congratulations on your poem being chosen as POTD, good luck and have a really nice day
Andresen Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 2:01 PM
- Beautiful poem :) - Congratulations - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Lindley Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 11:48 AM
Craig, your sonnets always awe me. They are so well crafted and flow so beautifully. Each with depth, quality and cast in ink from a golden pen, IMHO. A fav and congratulations on POTD HONORS BESTOWED..
Ashley Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 11:36 AM
Breathtaking in its superb beauty, Craig. Double congratulations on your excellent win and your well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Wood Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 10:45 AM
Craig, This is fantastic! A beautiful poem that flows like honey. Great job!
Haight Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 10:37 AM
Craig, another congrats from me for your beautiful Sonnet being honored as Poem Of The Day! Well-done! Sandra
Michael Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Very nice...Congratulations Craig...it's a tender poem
Wanter Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 9:53 AM
Sounds so sincere, Craig, and un-contrived. Congratulations!
Doll Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 9:03 AM
Craig, congrats on your POTD. Well done.
Smith Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 6:34 AM
Congratulations again Craig for POTD honors
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 6:16 AM
Back with POTD congratulations! A lovely day to you Craig! :) xomo
Gondolf Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 3:58 AM
Craig, back to say congrats on your well deserved POTD. John
Warrior Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 3:31 AM
Congrats!!! Craig on your POTD!...beautifully written my friend...love & light...^WW^
Cunningham Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 2:51 AM
Lovely sonnet Craig, congratulations on POTD. Tom
Haight Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 4:05 PM
A lovely, well-written Sonnet, Craig. Congratulations on your Podium placement. Sandra
Dietrich Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 3:11 PM
Gorgeous, Craig. The judge had good taste in the sonnet selections!
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