Love's Beautiful Lawn

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Wild grasses of my springtime heart unmown,
unruly, unrestrained, in silence grew.
Youth’s fierce infatuation madly blew
its untamed gales where tall, green blades had grown.
Fair birds of transient love have long since flown –
that tale’s dark thread unraveled. Segue to
the stunning, breathless moment I met you
and found the ageless love I’d never known.

As autumn yields to winter, hair recedes
brown-gray, and once-hard muscles dormant lie;
our fathomless love-light remains undimmed.
Spring’s passions redirected, naught impedes
love’s resolute commitment. You and I
adore our beautiful lawn, neatly trimmed.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 3/11/2020 3:34:00 AM
Filled with beautiful metaphors and ended with a beautifully trimmed lawn.. Great win John..
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John Watt
Date: 3/11/2020 2:14:00 PM
Thank you, Jenish, for your kind words. I always enjoy seeing your avatar of the hand, pen, and paper! Warm regards, John
Date: 3/10/2020 6:10:00 PM
John, congratulation on your win in my contest with this wonderful poem and thank you for taking part _Constance
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John Watt
Date: 3/10/2020 6:34:00 PM
Constance, this was my first time attempting a word prompt contest and I enjoyed it very much! Thank you for your hard work in sponsoring and judging ~ John
Date: 2/29/2020 3:43:00 PM
Nice one John, taking one's tale of love through its route it's taken making one ponder of its message. Have a blessed day, Gordon
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John Watt
Date: 3/4/2020 11:50:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comment, Gordon. I thought I replied to this several day ago, I guess there was a glitch? Anyway, have a great day today ~ John
Date: 2/25/2020 5:47:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this, poetically expressed and picturesquely exposed. Thanks likewise for your comments. I appreciate them. God bless you.
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John Watt
Date: 2/25/2020 7:12:00 PM
Beata, your heartwarming comments are always appreciated. Grace and peace in Christ ~ John
Date: 2/23/2020 3:25:00 PM
Lovely write, John, perfect for the contest. Eve
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John Watt
Date: 2/23/2020 6:42:00 PM
Eve, thanks for your kind comment. I love your "weightlessness" sonnet for the contest ~ John
Date: 2/22/2020 8:43:00 AM
Beautiful description of love through the years. Well done my friend. I enjoyed this very much.
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John Watt
Date: 2/22/2020 12:56:00 PM
Mark, I appreciate your words very much. Thank you for your encouraging support ~ John
Date: 2/21/2020 6:39:00 PM
wow, you truly WERE inspired, John. it's not exactly like, but in some ways, it's like a sonnet of mine based on a metaphor using birds to signify my youth. If I think of that title, I'll let you know. Love this. A fave!
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John Watt
Date: 2/21/2020 8:26:00 PM
Yes, let me know if you think of it. I'm honored by the fave and wonderful comment, thank you!
Date: 2/21/2020 4:25:00 PM
I love Italian sonnets, but haven't written one in a long time - your metaphors flow so seamlessly, weaves a richly detailed love story - best of luck in the contest, John!
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Date: 2/21/2020 4:44:00 PM
Michelle, I find Italian sonnets harder than English because of the more restrictive rhyme scheme, but still it's a good feeling when you can make it work. Hope you can do another one sometime - I'd love to read it. Thanks for the great feedback! ~ John
Date: 2/21/2020 9:45:00 AM
I enjoyed this beautiful poem John :)
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John Watt
Date: 2/21/2020 11:23:00 AM
Heidi, I appreciate your very thoughtful comment ~ John
Date: 2/21/2020 6:53:00 AM
Didn't realize until the end you were using the given words--well written sonnet--in a wonderful tone. All the best, John.
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John Watt
Date: 2/21/2020 11:23:00 AM
Thank you Vijay for the read and kind words. All the best to you today ~ John
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