Lonna Blodgett Poet Sonnet

Magnolia's Flame

In the stillness, summer is thick with sweat
Its sweet salt drips on parted lip's desire
The scented Magnolia's silhouette
Inspires ember strewn hearts that's set on fire

Beneath we lay so closely wrapped in love
Under flowers hung soft in pale moonlight
So luscious and green the leaves talk above
Soft dreamy whispers in streams of starlight

You've taken my heart, my being, my core
A Soul-Eater, your rapture consumes me
Born in this blanket of estrus I pour
To empty my essence fearlessly free

Under the Magnolia's perfumed pale
We loved to be loved, our hearts to unveil


May 29, 2020

Corrected 6-14-20 
N-A -Re-run 7 Poetry Contest
John Hamilton

Summer's Heat Sonnet Poetry Contest
Sponsored by John Hamilton

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Sam Kauffman February 7, 2021 at 10:46 AM What a lovely scene you have set beneath a magnolia tree in summer bloom. A perfect setting for a romantic sonnet, Lonna. Congratulations on your win! Lonna Blodgett February 10, 2021 at 5:19 PM Hi Sam! It is the escape of the Poet that gives them license! LOL

William Kelii Kekaula October 3, 2020 at 3:11 PM I am made into a delightful dunkard by your words, Lonna, soberly I say unto you ... an examplary executed submission my friend, blessings on your honorable placement, Aloha! William Lonna Blodgett October 3, 2020 at 4:36 PM Thank you William for continually inspiring!!!!

Aditi Mishra June 17, 2020 at 1:53 AM This is gorgeous Lonna! Subtle, romantic and mysterious at the same time. Congratulations on your win :) Lonna Blodgett June 20, 2020 at 11:37 AM Thank you Aditi for your expressions of appreciation. They of course mean a lot to me!

John Hamilton June 15, 2020 at 9:38 AM This is an excellent write Lonna, I'll give it a pass this time because it's so good. The contest stated not an N/A in one of my contests, also the title was not as directed one of the reasons it didn't place originally! Please check all contest rules carefully next time! Lonna Blodgett June 15, 2020 at 11:25 AM Thanks John for the encouragement! Truly appreciate it.

John Watt June 9, 2020 at 11:05 AM Lonna, I think my room just mysteriously got a little warmer... seriously this is a wonderful sonnet, using the Magnolia as a centering device, you describe so eloquently and passionately the physiological and psychological journey of being deeply in love. The "ember strewn hearts set on fire" is so evocative. Your last line is perfect. I hope this gem wins top spot in the contest, my friend. ~ John Lonna Blodgett June 9, 2020 at 8:19 PM I am so taken with your innate understanding of my writing. Its magical! Thank you again dear Poet!!!

John Gondolf May 30, 2020 at 9:09 AM Wow, this is so romantic and sensual, Lonna, so nicely penned. Best of luck in the contest. Hugs, John Lonna Blodgett May 30, 2020 at 11:33 AM Thank you John for the hugs and kind words. I truly appreciate your words.