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Choose a title and 2 phrases Contest * November 13, 2023

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Dinnertime Stories

Dinner with friends while soft candlelight glows
We're dressed in formal attire, both genders
Goblets of wine while conversation flows,
what fond memories the moment renders.

Shared recollections from decades, gone by.
Good times of laughter and those when we cried.
Melancholy, it was a night spent without a dry eye,
happy tears and sad ones, we could not hide.

Round the damask draped table we remained.
Too quickly to us, it seemed the hours flew.
Reluctance to end the night was not feigned,
then, came the chimed hour to reckon adieu.

Hearth side, I sat... satisfied and alone.
Serene and reflective on friendships sown.
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Hawley Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 5:11 PM
Your picture goes perfectly with your poem. Congratulations on your win.
Baker Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 5:10 PM
I do love a good sonnet and yours was excellent, Lin. The subject brought back memories of the past, when we used to dine with friends and relatives. Your descriptions of those times were very accurate. We shared memories of the good time and the bad times; we've all had both. I'm sure this poem will resonate with many that read it. One for my FAVs list for sure. I enjoyed the last two lines the best. They are the best part of such an occasion for me. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill
Lane Avatar
November 14, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Thank you so very much for your kind remarks and memories of time spent with your friends, Bill. You and Sara must have such wonderful remembrances of such time that you both hold dear.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 9:09 AM
I enjoyed your "Dinnertime Stories" write/picture. Great Ending... Good Luck. Have a wonderful day/week writing away....................
Lane Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 9:42 AM
Thank you very much, Paula. Let's hope we get invited to their next one.
Cunningham Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 8:06 AM
Nothing beats sharing time with friends Lin, especially those you haven't seen for a while, so much to catch up on but never enough time. Good luck in the contest. Tom
Lane Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 8:22 AM
You're so right, Tom and thanks for the contest wishes. We'll plan a dinner in Milton Creek when you're up and around again. We'll have it at Aces, of course. A feast for your return to good friends. Hugs, Tom.
Eslinger Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 6:46 AM
Hi, Lin! Nice to meet you through reading this lovely poem! Obviously the words were chosen w/skill, by /meaning, music, definition, sound &/or rhyme. A very enjoyable read! Applause!
Lane Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 8:20 AM
Hi Sally. We've both been around for some time. Thank you for your kind words about this poem. I'm grateful for your generous compliments.
Turner Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 6:15 AM
Great sonnet lauding friendship. Lin. My "friend" memories are a little less refined. LOL Great so read you this morning.
Lane Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 6:23 AM
It's not the setting, Danny. It's the friends. Thanks for commenting and good morning.
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