L Milton Hankins Poet Sonnet

Bittersweet Memories

Whispering sighs through the white birch trembling
Like the sweet sounds of my whispering word
Against soft crevices of your flesh, mumbling
Expressions of ardent love went unheard.
Summer love slipped before beyond my grasp
Left stale memories in my aching heart,
Two hearts lovingly entwined, two hands clasped
Before cool autumn ripped us apart.

I strolled beneath the canopying birch
Recalled pleasures underneath their singing,
When I walked beside the village church
I heard sounds like the chapel bells ringing,
Bittersweet musing on this occasion
Another poignant summer persuasion.

SECOND PLACE WINNER
written May 15, 2021
for "Summer Love Sonnet" contest
sponsored by John Hamilton
14 lines of 10 syllables each checked by PS counter

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Lin Lane July 23, 2022 at 7:40 AM I'm a sucker for bittersweet poems that tell of love and heartache. This one did not disappoint my expectations of you. L Milton Hankins July 23, 2022 at 9:01 AM Thank you so very much, Lin, for your kind and encouraging comment. It is good to hear from you.

Unseeking Seeker May 24, 2021 at 8:09 AM Exquisite word craft! Congrats on your win, Milton! L Milton Hankins May 24, 2021 at 1:14 PM Thank you so much, Unseeking Seeker, for your sweet comment.

John Hamilton May 24, 2021 at 7:56 AM Enjoyed this unique sonnet with it's interesting word choices and combos, just what I was hoping for! Congrats L Milton on a great win! L Milton Hankins May 24, 2021 at 1:15 PM Thank you so much for my placement in your contest, John. I'm glad you liked the sonnet.

Caren Krutsinger May 18, 2021 at 12:11 AM Lovely sonnet, marvelous imagery - I have tried them they are not as easy as you would make us think when we read this. Good luck in the contest! L Milton Hankins May 18, 2021 at 9:13 AM You are too kind, Caren. Indeed, I think you could write any format you choose very well. You are a very talented lady!

Sam Kauffman May 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM Pensive, yearning memories LM! I like the use of the chiming bells image that awakens your "bittersweet musing." Wonderful, creative rhyme sequence. Best wishes for the contest! Blessings on your walks! L Milton Hankins May 17, 2021 at 1:16 PM Thanks so much for your thoughts, Sam. I liked it much better before I had to pare it down to 10-syllables per line. LOL

Sotto Poet May 17, 2021 at 12:58 PM Very well written Milton, summer is the perfect time for love, hoping that the romantic feelings don't fall on deaf ears. I wish you good luck in the contest L Milton Hankins May 17, 2021 at 1:17 PM Thanks so much, Lasaad. Your comment is so well-taken.

Nancy Kaufman May 17, 2021 at 12:54 PM very touching. I really liked the "whispering sighs thru the white birch" part. I could really feel your longing. Good job Milton. L Milton Hankins May 17, 2021 at 1:17 PM Thanks, Nancy. I appreciated your visit and your sweet comment on the line.