Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Sonnet

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

I love you more today than yesterday
within these weathered walls on sallow earth,
and when I pick the last of spring’s bouquet,
I’ll hope for your return and love’s rebirth.

These rooms seem dark; your garden’s overgrown.
The weeds now blanket our once trodden path
down to our sparkling lake where I alone
can see the murky undercurrent"s wrath.

Sunk in my chair, I stretch to glimpse beyond
the dingy window pane and gnarly tree,
down to the shore of memories thought fond.  
Our bridge, now washed away, I long to see.

If you come home again, a bridge above
your troubles, I will be with all my love.

5/13/20

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Gregory Richard Barden May 23, 2020 at 9:46 PM What a wonderful write - I enjoyed this thoroughly, Rhonda - word use, phrasing, imagery, and a delightful rhythm ... superb! Keep up the great work - blessings! :o) <3 Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 24, 2020 at 12:03 AM Thank your kindness and support :)

Gordon Mcconnell May 22, 2020 at 3:19 PM A well-penned piece Rhonda with nice rhyme and good imagery bringing to mind the memory of the great classic song of same name. Blessings, Gordon Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 24, 2020 at 12:02 AM Thank you for all of your recent visits, Gordon...you are very kind! xx Rhonda

Connie Marcum Wong May 21, 2020 at 3:03 PM A Brilliantly crafted Sonnet Rhonda! Congratulations on your win! xxoo Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 21, 2020 at 11:05 PM Thank you, Connie, so much for these kind words and all your visits!

Aditi Mishra May 21, 2020 at 12:29 AM A soothing sonnet like a breath of fresh air. Congratulations on your win Rhonda :) Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 21, 2020 at 11:04 PM Thank you kindly, Aditi!

John Gondolf May 20, 2020 at 4:18 PM A beautifully penned sonnet of lost love, Rhonda, congrats on your win. Hugs, John Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 21, 2020 at 10:59 PM Thank you, John!

John Hamilton May 20, 2020 at 4:03 PM This is an excellent write Rhonda enjoyed very much, congrats on your 3rd place! Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 21, 2020 at 10:58 PM Thank you, John! It's a beautiful and very inspiring song...xx Rhonda

Silent One May 14, 2020 at 2:14 PM This sonnet flows so well..I can feel the pain of loss in your poem...So brilliantly expressed in your sonnet Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM Thank you, Silent One!