Midnight Romance

The molten stars in midnight sky proclaim
my rapture in obsidian set free
as raven foil in effervescing claim,
of smoky cirrus in moonlit decree,

that flowers beg upon my crimson thoughts
when saffron whispers in a charcoal pit
bring ash of roses in the remnants caught
by pasts of once cerulean remit.

I stir absinthe on onyx table top,
in porcelain the patio does glow,
my inhibitions in the sable drop
while shadows in the chartreuse gardens grow.

My ivory facade is now in flames;
this naked love for you the midnight claims.*


*This is a re-write of my free verse poem, Rapture in Obsidian, posted 6/4/17.
I've been wanting to re-write it for some time but only just today stumbled
on a way to do that.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

S     Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 12:42 PM
Love this sonnet. Best of luck in the contest!
S     Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 10:39 AM
Oh my GOSH!! I'm laughing. I should have KNOW that because I entered the contest!! Your poem just showed up in the feed and I clicked on it. It IS amazing!!! :) Best, Judy
Cozart Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 12:57 PM
Thanks, Judith. Actually it's an example as I'm running the contest.
Dutta Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 9:37 AM
Marvelous. Overwhelmed.
Cozart Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 9:58 AM
Thank you, Anisha.
Canerdy Avatar
October 9, 2017 at 11:19 AM
AWESOME poem, Dale! Janice
Cozart Avatar
October 9, 2017 at 11:20 AM
Thanks, Janice!
Teagan Avatar
October 7, 2017 at 8:36 AM
Stunning imagery, Dale, you did an amazing job with this, turning into a lovely sonnet! Very well done!
Cozart Avatar
October 7, 2017 at 9:23 AM
Thanks so much, Becca.
Dietrich Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 8:31 PM
Wow, what imagery, Dale. It's so cool when we can re-write something the way you did here. That ending couplet is stunning.
Cozart Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 8:48 PM
Thanks, Andrea!
Cresswell Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 7:19 AM
When I read a poem I looked to be carried away into the poem. I was most beautifully. Thank you.
Cozart Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 7:38 AM
Thanks so much, Patricia!
White Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 4:15 AM
This is a sonnet I am totally i love with. great meter, enjambment... and the story you tell. All of it really.
Cozart Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 7:37 AM
Thanks a lot, Darren!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace