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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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 5/24/2021 10:04:00 AM
Congrats Lonna on your nice win!
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 5/31/2021 10:21:00 AM
Sorry this took so long to respond. I thank you John and look forward to more contests! Wishing you well and happy.
Date: 5/12/2021 4:07:00 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
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 5/15/2021 4:34:00 PM
Again I say.....Thank you Connie! Much Appreciation.
Date: 5/6/2021 4:50:00 PM
Really like this sonnet for John's contest, it took me with you on its journey...good luck
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 5/7/2021 9:30:00 AM
It is so good to receive your comment. So glad to hear from you and appreciate hearing your appreciation!

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