Notes About The Poem

This is about the summer I was working in Glacier National Park in Montana-

Montana Magic

Summer, Montana - I was twenty-one
Cloaked in gray thoughts, far vision concealed
Until I walked beneath your healing sun
Your magical, lush mountains revealed

In trees, symphonies of birdsong merry
Your trails of daisies led me to streams
Sprinkled with sweet pops of huckleberry
Your lodges - open, soaring antique beams

There, he found me - in silence, music heard
Held me close in his arms in moonlit dance
I loved that he loved my wellspring of words
Then, September - and he- gone in a glance

It is his unicorn charm I still feel
Alluring, spellbinding - but it's not real.

5/8/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Radke Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 9:04 AM
Wonderful writing. I've been reading some of your poetry this morning and you are a great writer. This is beautifully evocative of Montana and lost love all at once. The silence and the grandeur. "I loved that he loved my wellspring of words" attesting to that certain way we fall in love. Well done. My best. Deb
Faulkner Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 3:28 PM
Thank you again for the wonderful compliments, much Appreciate your visit!
Lindley Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 8:01 AM
Beautifully crafted romantic sonnet my friend. Love the Nature references, colorful images and the message within... A fav.. a true gem...
Faulkner Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 1:51 PM
So grateful for your kind words!
Gauthier Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 8:07 PM
Lovely, Michelle. Well done.
Faulkner Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 1:51 PM
Thank you so much, Line!
Ashley Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 9:35 PM
Michelle, your sonnet enthralled me from the very first line.. 'Summer, Montana - I was twenty-one' - hooked! Gorgeous imagery was enhanced by your wondrous rhymes and beautifully expressed emotion 'I loved that he loved my wellspring of words Then, September - and he - gone in a glance'. Your closing couplet offers lovely introspection as well. Congratulations on your wonderful win with your splendid sonnet. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Faulkner Avatar
May 30, 2018 at 2:26 PM
Much appreciate your thoughtful comments, thank you, Susan!
Gentry Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 6:00 AM
Awww... :) Congratulations on your win.
Faulkner Avatar
May 20, 2018 at 11:20 AM
Thank you, Susan-
Hamilton Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 1:37 PM
Beautiful summer sonnet, congrats Michelle on a fine placement!
Faulkner Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 4:07 PM
Thank you, much appreciate it, John-
Sands Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 7:09 AM
Congratulations for your win Michelle :)
Faulkner Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 8:21 AM
Appreciate that, thank you, Heidi-
George   Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 7:48 PM
Very beautiful, creative, unique love sonnet. I would have placed it near the top of the winners list. Sincerely, Elaine
Faulkner Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 8:21 AM
Thank you for your kind words, Elaine!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 11, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Lovely, Michelle!
Faulkner Avatar
May 20, 2018 at 11:21 AM
Thanks, glad you like it!
Wolf Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 8:44 PM
Michelle, this is wonderful poetry. I was with you every step of the way. Totally identified. (and I'm a guy, for cryin' out loud). Super sonnet! Kudos! ~ gershon
Faulkner Avatar
May 11, 2018 at 9:06 AM
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 5:59 PM
Love this, Michelle! Those last two sentences...
Faulkner Avatar
May 11, 2018 at 9:06 AM
Appreciate that, thank you Kim!
Sergi Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 5:44 PM
I have never been to Montana but your beautiful poem gave me a glimpse of it's natural beauty. My compliments!
Faulkner Avatar
May 11, 2018 at 9:07 AM
Thank you for your visit and kind comment, Ralph!
Krutsinger Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 10:40 AM
Your trails of daisies led me to streams Sprinkled with sweet pops of huckleberry made me want to jump in my car and head to Montana and I mean right now. A very enthusiastic poem about Montana, and a true love that got away?
Faulkner Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Thank you, yes that was the most magical summer of my life - but no, he was not my "true" love, since I am sadly wiser now and know it would not have lasted in the Real World - take care, Caren!
Sands Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 9:21 AM
Wow very nice Michelle! I enjoyed this :)
Faulkner Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 9:51 AM
Thank you, Heidi, glad to hear it!
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