Lost Love

It was the furtive glances that drew me
I sat nonchalant about those who came
The crazy curves led me to the mighty
And purple sculpture of a tipsy flame

You responded with the turquoise ocean
I failed to feel it was shallow water
I gave you my silence and commotion
Like the Kanchenjunga and Gibraltar

Then you met the warmer spring that charmed you
An ascetic attitude towards me
You grew while shifting to the reddened hue
Of the hibiscus as I turned boozy

I lost all buds and leaves of my pink tree
A humble floater a poor refugee


February 8, 2018
English Sonnet Lost Love - Poetry Contest
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Roper Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 6:30 PM
Congratulations on your win, Probir! Hugs Eve ~`*
Gupta Avatar
February 13, 2018 at 2:34 AM
Thank you, Eve ...
Ashley Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 4:25 PM
Such wondrous imagery adorns your sonnet Probir. Excellent use of the required words as they melt into the beauty of your poem. Beautiful closing couplet. Congratulations on your lovely placement in the contest. Warmest wishes. ~Susan
Gupta Avatar
February 13, 2018 at 2:37 AM
Thank you, Susan ... My words are very simple and mostly coloquial ... I am grateful to readers like you who nonetheless like my poem ...
Gauthier Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 2:33 PM
Congrats on your win, Probir.
Gupta Avatar
February 13, 2018 at 2:38 AM
Thank you, Line ...
White Avatar
February 8, 2018 at 7:57 PM
Very translucent and sensual.
Gupta Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 6:00 AM
Thank you ...
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 8, 2018 at 1:25 PM
Your creativity amazes me Probir! Another outstanding offering! I love this piece! : )
Gupta Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 6:01 AM
Why, you are creative too in your poetry ... Thank you for liking mine ...
Pandit Avatar
February 8, 2018 at 11:40 AM
Excellent sonnet, Probir. Creative theme..best for a win.
Gupta Avatar
February 8, 2018 at 11:52 AM
Thank you very much, Vijay ...
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