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Let It Breathe - For Contest

Let It Breathe


Sweet kiss of sun and passion’s soil
wrapped in twisted lover’s tryst
love’s essence captured in a moment
blessed by sea-scent moistened mist

cradled in long arms of family
hidden from frail season’s view 
undusted days of aging darkness
ancient hope of purplish blue

wisdom clear of sediment
locked in dry-corked mystery
sipped, served, and savored sparingly
lingering hint of history.




John G. Lawless
8/13/2015


submitted – a wine connoisseur – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Chase Trevi

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/13/2015 11:26:00 PM

Very wonderful n expressive John, packed with similes I loved to read! Gl in contest!

John Lawless
Date: 8/14/2015 6:58:00 AM

I tried to weave a poetic metaphor around a well aged subject. Thanks for stopping by Dr. Sharma.

Lissette Berthold

Date: 8/13/2015 9:48:00 AM

I find your poem very sexy is that for a lady your trying to impress lol.I know it's for a contest, very nice poem I'm sure you will win!

John Lawless
Date: 8/14/2015 6:57:00 AM

Lissette, thanks for stopping by to read and comment.