Komorebi - Thoughts of You

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11/11/2023 - Komorebi Poetry Contest sponsored by Craig Cornish

Photo collage by Mark Toney using Canva Pro. Photo credit: Komorebi (sunlight through leaves in Kyoto, Japan), by holgs from Getty images Signature; Inset photo credit: Silhouette of Man and Woman Embracing, by Jonathan Borba from Pexels; Both photos used via Canva Pro Content License.

Awake another day without you here Your gift of years so precious as my wife I still can hear your voice so crystal clear That sound a treasured echo of a life I hurry out of bed to be on time With thoughts of us together oh so grand Arriving at our special place sublime I close my eyes and see us hand in hand This secret wooded place was ours to share Fresh sunlight filtered through the leaves of trees Our early morning rendezvous so dear It’s timeless message strengthens one who grieves Look for the light while passing through shadows Aware that shafts of light quench life’s salvos

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 11/27/2023 9:13:00 AM

I think your sonnet is beautiful Mark. A sweet tribute for your wife. Your special place is a comforting place where you draw strength. Very nice! :)

Mark Toney
Date: 11/27/2023 12:31:00 PM

I appreciate your gracious comment, Linda Alice.

Tom Woody

Date: 11/18/2023 6:26:00 AM

Wow. I didn't know you had it in you to write a sonnet in accurate meter (the last two lines could use a tweak). This awesome tribute to your wife of many years is surely worthy of accolades. Well done mark

Mark Toney
Date: 11/18/2023 2:54:00 PM

Much appreciated, Tom.