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Adieu To Romance

Leaves hang limply from thirsty tree branches
   No breeze dares bestir them, foul is the air
The grass lies dying, a faded sere brown
   No bird his song warbles, flies thickly abound

Tired pups on streets lie, their tongues hanging out
   The sun cooks their fur, miserable drought
Empty the parks, no sounds of kids playing
   Rancid garbage piles up, its stench dismaying...

Affairs of the heart, they no longer flower
   Humidity drains all their vitals' power
While the sun burns lovers' walks by the beach
   The hazy sky's brutal---blood-sucking leech

The dog days of summer extinguish romance
   Unbearable heat just won't give it a chance


                 
                  Iambic Pentameter

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David Mchattie

Date: 8/12/2019 8:11:00 PM

Lovely wright Gershon. I see another heat wave is hitting parts of the U.S. this week. We've only had one day over 80 in Saskatoon this year but I feel their pain. Have a great day my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/12/2019 9:01:00 PM

David, always a pleasure to hear from you. Thanks for the feedback on this sonnet. :) gw

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/12/2019 7:06:00 PM

Lots of vivid imagery and in iambic pentameter! Superbly written, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/12/2019 7:58:00 PM

Line, thank you for the enthusiasm for this sonnet. Best wishes, Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/12/2019 5:58:00 PM

Hello Gershon, sunner is ending and the summer romance has come to an end. yes that is so sad. Have a nice evening my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/12/2019 7:58:00 PM

Thank you for your support, Darlene. Best wishes, Gershon

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/12/2019 5:38:00 PM

Love it Gershon. Reminds me of all things...being in Chicago with a broken heart and forlorn, more than once. Panagiota

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/12/2019 7:57:00 PM

May your heart never be broken again, Panagiota! Thank you for the feedback. Appreciated, Gershon