Lycia Harding Poet Sonnet

It Dawns On Me

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I wake up next to no one right at dawn
to check for late night texts that don't exist
The paperboy throws news toward the lawn
and moves on, even though he knows he missed

I (yawning) fight to brush the blues away
but when I touch my eyes, I find them wet
God! I could not foresee the dawning day
when you would leave for someone you just met

We've been together since the dawn of man
but looking back, it's clear that things weren't great
Im cooking, but here I turn from the pan
to stare at my reflection in a plate

You're gone. And as my breakfast burns to black,
it dawns on me that I don't want you back

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07/22/2018

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Brian Densham July 31, 2018 at 11:17 AM Last line brings it home. Nice.

Susan Gentry July 28, 2018 at 5:58 PM Oh wow! Did not expect that last line but perfect! This is so beautifully written with emotion. A fave for me. Congratulations on your win. Lycia Harding July 29, 2018 at 12:36 AM Hi Susan - thank you! xoxo

Eve Roper July 27, 2018 at 3:23 PM Congratulations on your awesome win,Lycia . I enjoyed reading this beautiful well written sonnet. Hugs Eve Lycia Harding July 27, 2018 at 4:31 PM Hi, Eve. Thank you! xoxo

Connie Marcum Wong July 27, 2018 at 11:42 AM Oh, there is a wonderful revelation in the ending of your masterful sonnet Lycia! Congratulations on your deserving win. I loved your entry! : ) Lycia Harding July 27, 2018 at 4:44 PM Hi, Connie. Thank you! xoxo

Susan Ashley July 22, 2018 at 9:49 PM A tragic lost love sonnet but with an empowering closing couplet, Lycia. Like Taai, I love the nuanced used of the word dawn and the great emotional imagery.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Lycia Harding July 27, 2018 at 4:42 PM Hi, Susan. Thank you!