Beauty Can't Compete

Lingering rays of sunlight slowly die as scarlet burns the sky, where clouds ignite. And as the birds roost, bats begin to fly, capturing elusive moths in mid-flight. Luna hangs high in an ebony sky, spinning dreams into beams of golden light. And twinkling stars, like fireflies, in the night, confetti the heavens, dazzling the eye. Golden filigree, pinned to the darkness: galaxies adorn the heavens above, and shooting stars unzip the black of space. Yet, Man stands unabashed, in His starkness, for Nature's beauty; can't compete with love: an emotion intrinsic to His race.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Marcum Wong Avatar
August 22, 2018 at 4:11 PM
You capture such romance of the cosmos in this beautiful piece Emile! A work of art going into my faves! Congratulations on your win! : )
Pinet Avatar
August 22, 2018 at 4:29 PM
Thanks Connie, as always I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Roper Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 7:28 PM
Fantastic imagery, Emile , congratulations on an excellent win! Hugs Eve PS , my word processor states mid-flight is one word, but I see soup says it is 2.. I myself would place a hyphen.
Pinet Avatar
August 13, 2018 at 10:32 AM
Thank you Eve, I shall follow your advise my friend, Emile.
Gentry Avatar
August 11, 2018 at 10:14 PM
Congratulations on your #1 win. Well done!
Pinet Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 8:42 AM
Thanks Susan, as always I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Gauthier Avatar
August 11, 2018 at 8:40 AM
Congrats on your gold medal win, Emile.
Pinet Avatar
August 11, 2018 at 12:36 PM
Thanks Line, as always I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Hamilton Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Wonderfully written Italian Sonnet Emile, congrats on POTD, very worthy write!
Pinet Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 4:26 PM
Thanks John, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Watson Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 2:58 AM
What poetic imagination, Emile! Wonderful images and congratulations on your win. ( Did you possibly mean 'pinned' to the darkness?)
Pinet Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 8:46 AM
Thanks Wendy, once more you have caught a typo and I am so pleased, Emile.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 9:39 AM
An ideal beauty of the cosmic marvelously depicted in your Sonnet! defined beauty that "can't compete with" undefined beauty of love! A great write Emile! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD. Be blessed.
Pinet Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 10:25 AM
Thanks Besma, I appreciate your support, Emile.
May Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 5:53 PM
Beautiful sonnet Emile..Congrats on POTD
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 6:04 PM
Thanks Joseph, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Ashley Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 4:46 PM
Your vivid imagery ignites my imagination, Emile, as the beauty of your poetry dazzles me. Exquisite, especially your last three lines that express so splendidly the heart and soul of your sonnet. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors my friend.. ~Susan
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 6:03 PM
Thank you so much Susan, I truly appreciate your visits my friend, Emile.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 4:14 PM
Lovely, Emile! Congrats on POTD!
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 6:02 PM
Thanks Kim, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Pett Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 4:11 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Emile with your beautifully written sonnet, a joy to read my friend. :))
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 6:02 PM
Thanks Roy, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Allison Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 4:01 PM
Such a beautiful sonnet Emile, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 6:01 PM
Thanks Jan, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Gondolf Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 11:23 AM
Emile, congrats on POTD for this beautiful cosmic sonnet. John
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 12:53 PM
Thanks Jhon, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Smith Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 10:37 AM
Lovely work Emile, congratulations on your honor...
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 6:01 PM
Thanks Charlie, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Wanter Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 9:29 AM
Congratulations to you!
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 10:36 AM
Thanks Sunlite, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Mcmanes Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 9:28 AM
A beautifully crafted sonnet and the imagery has wonderful depth as well. Congratulations on POTD, well deserved. RD
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 10:36 AM
Thanks RD, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Doll Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 9:07 AM
Congrats on your POTD, Emile. Well done.
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Thanks Warren, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 8:16 AM
Sweet ink Emile! Congratulations on potd! :) xomo
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 9:01 AM
Thanks Maureen, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Warrior Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 6:40 AM
Congrats!!! Emile on your POTD! with this enticing Italian Sonnet...Eh! molto bene...capish lol...love & light...^WW^
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 7:20 AM
Thanks Winged Warrior, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Cunningham Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 1:24 AM
Well I cant say I'm surprised Emile, back with congratulations on your wonderful sonnet being honoured with POTD. Tom
Pinet Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 7:20 AM
Thanks again Tom, I appreciate your supportive comments my friend, Emile.
Cunningham Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 3:33 PM
The bats coming out to feed, great imagery Emile. A beautiful sonnet. Tom
Pinet Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 4:52 PM
Thanks Tom, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Duet Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 12:10 PM
I especially like this beautiful poem, Emile. It just ignites my imagination. FAVED for sure.
Pinet Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 4:52 PM
Thanks Carole, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Lindley Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 11:54 AM
Truly a magnificent poem, a sonnet that is a deep and true pleasure to read my good friend! ALL so very good and the last stanza especially so... A fav...
Pinet Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 4:51 PM
Thanks Robert, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
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