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Echoes of Eclipse Flame

Written: July 17, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: X F Lacasse

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From the anvil of solar eclipse flame ~
Sunsmith struck with a mallet lit by light
Blows hump the sky ablaze by molten might—
a yellow nepenthe for summer's shame!

Sapphire sea warbles hymns amid her name
cy(press) woods rostrum by a hedge of white—
shades turned long as time that denied the night ~
Below straw frame—time seems to be the same. 

She wafts the fruit till flesh begins to burst!
unbuttoning the orchards one by one —
her breath is spice, her (kiss) an early thirst ~
a blaze baptized in laughter, sweat, and sun 

Yet 'neath her crown, a melancholy hides—
a knowing nod to how the sear subsides?

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Rowena Velasco July 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM A vivid and evocative tapestry of summer’s fire and fleeting moments. I love how your imagery blazes with light and shadow, capturing both the passion and melancholy of the season’s embrace. Beautifully crafted!

Bill Baker July 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM Intriguing words in this fine Sonnet for the contest, my friend. I think it will place well. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

sara Etgen-Baker July 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM I enjoyed the imagery and flow of your poem. I admire your skill in creating such a beautiful sonnet. Best wishes with the contest, Sara

Yann Rolland July 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM great music and great images, my favorite sonnet of the day, thanks poet

Paige Hind July 17, 2025 at 12:21 PM A fav! Your muse is truly on fire. Every line is so beautiful, that I cannot pick it apart.