Premiere Contest WinnerBeyond the Veil

A clever sphere through midnight's shadow rolls,
its course through clouds, like ships through hidden shoals
and drifting hearts out searching for their souls.
A game of hide-and-seek - through forest members peek.
A wishful lost mystique - to kiss a lover's cheek.
Like promises, you glow then disappear, 
then gone, until you glisten in a tear -
too late to dry a page where ink-stains smear. 
So, even through the day - in sunlit visage stay,
the brightness can't allay - a scentless heart's bouquet.
Your crescent grin is burned upon my soul,
yet, I cannot pretend to be unique;
to find clandestine countenance appear,
and capture daydream's wishes where they play.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Hamilton Avatar
July 30, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Rhyming is spot on, loved the scentless hearts bouquet a classic phrase. Loved this worthy winner.
Clarke Avatar
July 8, 2023 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations on your win Craig and your mastery of the Sonnet:-)
Delaney Avatar
July 7, 2023 at 7:21 AM
Your mastery of writing is evident in all the beautiful imagery following the moon on her journey night to day. A well deserved Trophy win. SuZ
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2023 at 11:30 AM
Amazing Craig! Your playful moon capture's "your crescent grin" in original imagery and original phrases - "a scentless heart's bouquet!" Fun to see that both of us saw the moon full of mischief! But, of course, you took it a step further in a plaintive depth! Congratulations on your win! So wonderful to see you in the soup! Blessings.
Seeker Avatar
July 6, 2023 at 2:07 AM
Back again with warmest congratulations, Craig, on your well deserved trophy win
Cornish Avatar
July 6, 2023 at 5:19 AM
Very kind seeker!
Richards Avatar
July 6, 2023 at 1:14 AM
Congratulations on your 1st place win in in my The Moon by Day contest, Craig, with this stunning entry. I have soup-mailed you. A belated congratulations on the POTW.
Cornish Avatar
July 6, 2023 at 5:18 AM
Honored Sue, thank you!
Daniel Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 6:19 AM
Brilliant poem, Craig, great metaphors used:) congratulations on POTW:)
Cornish Avatar
July 6, 2023 at 5:18 AM
Thanks so much Joanna
Lawless Avatar
June 17, 2023 at 7:07 AM
You metaphoric "mooniac" you..beautifully done from the "you must read on" first line to the ink stained teardrops.....
Cornish Avatar
July 6, 2023 at 5:18 AM
Thanks John, Brings to mind Racing With the Moon by Vaighn Monroe!
Batool Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 11:28 PM
Fantastic and beauteous poem, a gem for the world of literature
Cornish Avatar
July 6, 2023 at 5:16 AM
Thank you Sabahat!
Seeker Avatar
June 12, 2023 at 2:08 AM
Oh wow! So this is the template of what Suzette is looking for, perhaps! No shame in admitting that I’m not in this league! Warmest congratulations on POTW, Craig, enjoyed the read immensely
Cornish Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 5:30 AM
Thanks so much!
Nicole Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 5:46 PM
"A game of hide and seek through clouds." Yes, such a magical moment, indeed. I love everything about the moon and its beauty. Your words leave me in complete awe. Congratulations Craig, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Cornish Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 5:29 AM
Very kind Brandy, thanks so much!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 9:21 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed your write. Have a blessed day.............
Cornish Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 5:28 AM
Same to you Paula, thank you
Baker Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 6:36 AM
A worthy Sonnet for your POTW, Craig. My favorite form of poetry. Nice rhtym and flow to this one. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us through your poetry. I'll follow your poetry now, glad I found it. Bill
Cornish Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 5:28 AM
Thank you Bill
Fowler Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 6:31 AM
Stunning imagery Craig. I love your line, "Your crescent grin is burned upon my soul...". Congratulations on POTW with this heartful write. :)
Cornish Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 5:27 AM
Thanks so much Linda
Kitchin Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 4:58 AM
Craig, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTW!
Cornish Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 5:27 AM
Thank you Tania!
Parker Avatar
June 10, 2023 at 11:33 AM
A poem I will study to learn Craig, like Laura a fave
Cornish Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 5:27 AM
Very kind Frederic, thank you
Leiser Avatar
June 9, 2023 at 9:59 PM
I love how you chase the moon through outstanding metaphors and imagery in your finely penned poem, Craig! Outstanding, and a fave! :)
Cornish Avatar
June 10, 2023 at 6:08 AM
Thanks very much Laura!
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