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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

Date: 2/7/2021 10:46:00 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
Date: 2/10/2021 5:19:00 PM

Hi Sam! It is the escape of the Poet that gives them license! LOL

Hilo Poet

Date: 10/3/2020 3:11:00 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
Date: 10/3/2020 4:36:00 PM

Thank you William for continually inspiring!!!!

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/17/2020 1:53:00 AM

This is gorgeous Lonna! Subtle, romantic and mysterious at the same time. Congratulations on your win :)

Lonna Blodgett
Date: 6/20/2020 11:37:00 AM

Thank you Aditi for your expressions of appreciation. They of course mean a lot to me!

John Hamilton

Date: 6/15/2020 9:38:00 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
Date: 6/15/2020 11:25:00 AM

Thanks John for the encouragement! Truly appreciate it.

John Watt

Date: 6/9/2020 11:05:00 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
Date: 6/9/2020 8:19:00 PM

I am so taken with your innate understanding of my writing. Its magical! Thank you again dear Poet!!!