A Prophesy of Fuchsias

As flushed as ripe plums the fuchsia does swell
Weighted with thick sap its cloak lushly blooms
Passion’s flower sweetly grieves sad farewell
As our goodbye speaks like this summer’s plume

Our waltz in the sun like sultry guitars
Fueled fiery flames to warm us through the night
Hearts lay like cinders to mix with the stars
Embers smoldered while it squandered our light

Sweet rain does fall as tears with our parting
Shadowed skies have embraced our love’s blind fate
Lost in the glow of sad secrets guarding
Ill-fated lovers whose dance came too late

I can ere forget the lingering fire
For burning hearts bleed with lonely desire 

May 6, 2021
Summer Love Sonnet Poetry Contest
Sponsored by John Hamilton
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Hamilton Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 10:04 AM
Congrats Lonna on your nice win!
Blodgett Avatar
May 31, 2021 at 10:21 AM
Sorry this took so long to respond. I thank you John and look forward to more contests! Wishing you well and happy.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 4:07 PM
A very lovely yet sad sonnet Lonna. Expressed with hauntingly poignant lines like “ Ill-fated lovers whose dance came too late”. I hope this receives a top placement for you Lonna. Blessings xxoo
Blodgett Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 4:34 PM
Again I say.....Thank you Connie! Much Appreciation.
Parker Avatar
May 6, 2021 at 4:50 PM
Really like this sonnet for John's contest, it took me with you on its journey...good luck
Blodgett Avatar
May 7, 2021 at 9:30 AM
It is so good to receive your comment. So glad to hear from you and appreciate hearing your appreciation!
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