Elaine George Poet Sonnet

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For:  Midnight Romance Contest:

write 1 romantic sonnet. 14 lines, EXACTLY 10 syllables per line. 

2. Your rhyme is abab cdcd efef gg(iambic pentameter a plus, but not required)

3. Use three quatrains and a couplet

4. You must include the following colors:

Ashes(or Ash) of Roses, Absinthe,Cerulean, Charcoal, Crimson, Ivory, Obsidian, Porcelain, Sable and Smoke.

 

 

 

 

Midnight Romance

Beneath a charcoal sky as midnight falls
Smoke rising up from autumn's burning leaves
Where crimson vines entwine on garden wall 
Surrounding figures carved from ivory
 
Angel made of stone draped in absinthe moss
Sits abreast a  porcelain pedestal
Obsidian eyes reflecting the loss
Of this cerulean man by the well
 
A girl dressed in sable, the night they met
On a so long ago midnight like this
This place that knows, every tear he has wept
Dreaming again of that first blissful kiss

Those years long ago, her face all aglow
Now, as he sprinkles, the ashes of 'Rose'

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Mystic Rose Rose July 15, 2020 at 4:36 PM You are an excellent writer and an even better poet, Your poetry is outstanding and I love your style. May your heart always be full of inspiration and love xo Elaine George July 18, 2020 at 9:08 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments, Pixie Dustl...much appreciated.

Paul Callus June 15, 2020 at 10:07 AM Oh the poignancy which enshrouds this beautiful, sad sonnet, Elaine...how it pulls at the reader's heart strings! You never fail to deliver! ~ Best regards // paul Elaine George July 18, 2020 at 9:08 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments, Paul...much appreciated.

Gregory Richard Barden November 11, 2017 at 10:37 PM Wonderfully romantic and thoughtful write - congratulations on the win! :-)

Eve Roper November 6, 2017 at 7:41 PM Elaine,love the imagery congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`* Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:31 PM Thank you for the kind comments, Eve. Elaine

John Hamilton November 6, 2017 at 6:30 PM Congrats on your win with this excellent sonnet Elaine! Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:28 PM Thanks so much, John. Elaine Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:27 PM Thank you, John. Much appreciated. Elaine

Agnes Krampe November 6, 2017 at 5:15 PM Congrats on your win, Elaine. Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:23 PM Thank you so much, Agnes. Elaine

Jan Allison November 6, 2017 at 3:54 PM such a beautiful sad sonnet Elaine, I love your interpretation of the theme congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:16 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Jan. Elaine

Judith S November 6, 2017 at 11:10 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Elaine! I really enjoyed reading your sonnet this morning. Best, Judy Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:12 PM Thank you, Judith. Elaine

John Gondolf November 6, 2017 at 9:45 AM Elaine, congrats on your win for this sad and beautiful sonnet. John Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:12 PM Thank you, John. Elaine Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:08 PM Thank you so much for reading and commenting, John... much appreciated. Elaine

Dale Gregory Cozart November 6, 2017 at 9:14 AM Congratulations on your 5th Place win! Thank you so much for taking the time to enter. Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:16 PM My pleasure, Dale. Thank you!!! Elaine Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:07 PM My pleasure, Dale, Elaine

Frank Sheehan November 3, 2017 at 1:54 PM Fantastic Sonnet. Wonderful imagery. Enjoyed all the lines. Good luck in the contest. Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:04 PM Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment on my sonnet, Frank. Much appreciated. Elaine

John Hamilton October 29, 2017 at 3:42 PM A wonderful Sonnet Elaine, an interesting twist on the theme, I guess in a way it is a midnight romance. This should do well in the contest! Elaine George November 1, 2017 at 8:09 AM Thank you for your kind comments, John. Elaine

Silent One October 29, 2017 at 8:00 AM Elaine, it is wonderful to see you post. This is an excellent sonnet that that flows and rhymes very well, regardless of the syllable restraints... Elaine George November 1, 2017 at 8:02 AM Thank you for your kind comments. Elaine

Susan Ashley October 28, 2017 at 10:07 PM Oh Elaine, what a beautifully sad and poignantly written sonnet. So lovely in its melancholy expression. Your imagery is gorgeous and your last two lines are stunning! Exquisite and enjoyed. good luck in the contest! Elaine George October 29, 2017 at 6:39 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comments, Susan. elaine