A Lazy Afternoon

A Lazy Afternoon

As sun beams down in *Splendour from the sky
And breezes *Waft their gentle breath o’er me
On soft reclining cushions I here lie
Beside a bank of *Lavender, run free

Mid *Fragrant scents of grass just newly mown
There comes to me the *Whisper of a rose.
A fat white cat in slumber on the lawn
And in the far off distance, music flows.

A *Lilting song in gentle *Dulcet tones
Comes floating softly through the crystal air
A voice so *Eloquent it melts my bones
And with it, melts away all daily care

To spend a *Blissful hour just sipping wine,
in *Tranquil paradise, I lie supine.



‘*For Andrea Dietrich's Word Warrior Beautiful Words Contest ...10th April 2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Haick Avatar
April 22, 2010 at 3:42 PM
Beautiful, Maggie! Congratulations on your fantastic win in the contest!! Peace, Audrey
White Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 4:54 AM
Very nice evening Congrats Margaret
Brown Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 2:08 AM
Congratulations on your win in Andrea's Beautiful Words Contest Margaret. Love, Carol
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Margaret, This is just a delightful use of Andrea's beautiful words. Congratulations on your fifth place. I am proud to be sandwiched between two such wonderful poems with both you and Constance. I feel truly honored to be in your company. Love, Connie
Muzzey Avatar
April 18, 2010 at 9:54 AM
Congratulations on your win with a lovely write. I enjoyed this beautiful Sonnet. Caryl
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April 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Nice use of imagery for a creative poem. I like the serenity of your words. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Andrea's contest. Way to go! Enjoy your success. Karen
Richards Avatar
April 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM
This was a great choice in word use, Margaret...it became a beautiful poem with graceful flow and elegance! Congratulations!! , Carrie
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April 18, 2010 at 7:56 AM
Congrats Margaret on your winning poem in Andrea's contest... an amazing write and use of her beautiful words..luv.. Linda-Marie
Johnson Avatar
April 18, 2010 at 7:16 AM
Lovely words in a lovely poem. Joyce
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April 18, 2010 at 1:17 AM
Beautiful lazy afternoon, dear Margaret. Let's have a glass of wine together :) Congrats on your win in Andrea's contest and thanks for yours. Love, Iolanda
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April 18, 2010 at 12:52 AM
Congratulations on coming in with a lucky five in my contest, margaret. I was thinking maybe this was your sonnet. Who else could have been showing me a lovely sonnet like this?? Luv ya, Andrea
Brjmohun Avatar
April 11, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Second stanza, 4th line the word 'of' might be 'off'. I like the work supine, thank you for introducing it to me.
Richards Avatar
April 10, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Oh ... I want to be there too....on that lovely afternoon, in such a blissful paradise. A lovely poem, Margaret. This should do very well in Andrea's contest! Love, Carrie
White Avatar
April 9, 2010 at 9:59 PM
Beautiful indeed, so flowing- ty for your comment- I was going to write "the murder takes flight" but I had just read"what is good poetry" so I put "wing" to make the reader stumble a bit Smiles
Mehta Avatar
April 9, 2010 at 9:47 PM
I enjoyed this fine Shakesperean sonnet particularly the last two lines sum up
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