John Lawless Poet Sonnet

In Whispers of Sweet Praise

In Whispers of sweet praise of Summer’s lust
she blows a kiss across their reddened cheeks
cools down the heated tryst in hoar frost crust
lays hold with icy clutches slowing creeks.

For time is but a season changing clothes
unfeeling as its passion slow subsides
her lovers but the partners nature chose
share intimacies only she decides.

This sweet contented hue her sated fall
will fade to gray as lovers drift apart
no long goodbye, no bow, no curtain call
as emptiness enshrouds her frozen heart.

The ice will thaw, her dream of love subsist
on memories of spring’s forthcoming tryst.


©10/21/2019

New Fall Sonnets Poetry Contest
Emile Pinet - sponsor

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Emile Pinet December 1, 2019 at 8:53 AM Congratulations John! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. This contest was very tough to judge, for I was very strict, well done my friend, Emile. John Lawless December 4, 2019 at 8:06 AM An honor to make the cut Emile.

Regina Mcintosh October 23, 2019 at 8:12 AM Wonderful poem. Love it. God bless you, Gina John Lawless October 27, 2019 at 8:54 AM Thanks Gina, the red maple nest door torments me each autumn

Chris Green October 22, 2019 at 8:13 AM I really enjoyed this lustful look at the seasons. Nicely done John John Lawless October 27, 2019 at 8:54 AM Glad you enjoyed it Chris. It seems that nature is always looking for another fling....