Heidi Sands Poet Sonnet

Lost Love

She weeps at the ocean, swallowing tears
She thought she had met a sweet, humble, man
Then, his furtive actions confirmed her fears
Waves crash, where a nonchalant person ran

Here on the beach where they met in the past
Where all kisses and promises were made
Now his shallow heart haunts her very fast
All broken with shells in blown dunes that fade

Lost love disappears in the salty mist
Deep pain engulfs her on the empty shore
Mistaken, lonely, so shocked by the twist
She reminds herself there will be no more

She will be an ascetic if she must
Until ocean tides replenish her trust

1/15/18

*Entry for English sonnet Lost Love Contest.  Sponsor: John Hamilton  

Words included:  ascetic, humble, furtive, nonchalant, shallow

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Eve Roper February 12, 2018 at 6:41 PM Congratulations on your win, Heidi, nicely done and enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve ~`* Heidi Sands February 13, 2018 at 8:50 AM Thank you Eve :)

Susan Ashley February 12, 2018 at 4:35 PM Returning with big congratulations, Heidi for your excellent win with your beautifully sad sonnet of lost love. ~Susan Heidi Sands February 13, 2018 at 8:50 AM Thank you Susan :)

John Hamilton February 12, 2018 at 8:17 AM Congrats Heidi for a nice placement in my contest! Heidi Sands February 13, 2018 at 8:49 AM Thank you John :)

DM Babbit January 26, 2018 at 11:10 AM Nicely stated, wishing you good luck in the contest. Heidi Sands January 26, 2018 at 11:12 AM Thank you :) I appreciate your comment.

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 19, 2018 at 10:48 AM This melancholy, yet beautiful poem captures the essence of emotions experienced by losing a love, Heidi. Truly sad and deeply touching poem. Your pen pricks the soul w/pure honesty and crestfallen grace. Excellent poem by a very talented poetess. Love and joy always. Heidi Sands January 20, 2018 at 7:52 AM Thank you for your kind feedback Freddie :)

Laura Leiser January 17, 2018 at 8:18 PM Nicely penned, Heidi, and I am always drawn by poems that take one to the sea! GL in the contest :) Heidi Sands January 18, 2018 at 3:36 AM Thank you Laura. I appreciate your comment :)

Mike Gentile January 16, 2018 at 12:35 PM I can feel the loss, Heidi, the setting of the ocean is perfectly suited to expressing your thoughts, xxoo Heidi Sands January 16, 2018 at 1:04 PM Thank you Mike. I wrote it for the theme of the contest, and tried to get emotions across with words to feel as he wanted :)

John Gondolf January 16, 2018 at 9:57 AM Well done, Heidi, I can feel the pain of lost love. Best of luck. John Heidi Sands January 16, 2018 at 1:03 PM Thank you John. I was hoping the emotions could be felt with the words as he wants for the contest :)

Silent One January 16, 2018 at 9:23 AM such a sad sonnet Heidi, it flows and rhymes very well.. Heidi Sands January 16, 2018 at 1:02 PM Thank you very much Silent One :)

Akkina Downing January 15, 2018 at 9:22 PM The heartaches we go thru for the sake of love... You did an awesome job her Miss Heidi, a headache for sure! Hugs and smiles :) Heidi Sands January 16, 2018 at 7:28 AM Thank you so much Akkina :)

Vijay Pandit January 15, 2018 at 5:15 PM You depicted this story of heartbreak well Heidi..your rhymes flow smoothly in this difficult to write form..best for a win. Heidi Sands January 15, 2018 at 5:56 PM Thank you for your support Vijay :)

Frederic Parker January 15, 2018 at 4:01 PM Well done dear poet I'm going to look this contest up Heidi Sands January 15, 2018 at 4:08 PM Thank you Frederic. I look forward to your entry if you decide to do it :)

Susan Ashley January 15, 2018 at 1:03 PM Such heartache is depicted in your sad and lovely sonnet Heidi. Wonderful imagery. Best wishes in the contest. ~Susan Heidi Sands January 15, 2018 at 1:07 PM Thank you Susan. I believe he wanted the feelings of lost love to come across for the contest, I appreciate your feedback :)

Joseph May January 15, 2018 at 12:58 PM A sad tale of heartbreak Heidi, well written...GL in the contest.. Heidi Sands January 15, 2018 at 1:06 PM Thank you, Joseph :)