Moonscape

Evening drifts into twilight's mist
 As the golden sun goes down,
 Upon the shore the waves persist
 The dying sun, but a fading crown.

 Golden orb of night's delight
 Peeks out far beyond the sea,
 In rhythmic sways the waves recite,
 The song her shape causes them to be.

 The night is but a melody of stars
 Playing guitar riffs upon the waves,
 The endless sounds of this repertoire
 Are the sweet lullabies we crave

 Luna leaves a glimmer as she rises high
 And waves  gleefully dance each time she sighs.
                               --
 1-2-18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 1/19/2019 11:15:00 PM
A breathtaking moment indeed. You have captured this perfectly. I can almost feel mist from the waves- softly upon my skin. This is beautiful Joseph. Congratulations on this win. :) Brandy
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Date: 1/18/2019 10:34:00 AM
Such a strong sensory component, the visual elements practically drip paint, the sound-and-slap of the waves like a rumble in the background. Very nice indeed! And Congratulations!
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Date: 7/13/2018 5:39:00 PM
Congratulations on your awesome win. So beautifully written.... Hugs Eve
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Date: 7/9/2018 6:57:00 AM
The first stanza is a perfect introduction to the beauty that follows, it is mesmorizing like a song shimmering on the waves. so very well done. congrats on your win
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Date: 7/8/2018 7:03:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Beautiful!
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Date: 7/8/2018 2:57:00 PM
Your sonnet excels in lovely artistic expression, Joseph and I enjoyed reading your beautiful sonnet. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 7/8/2018 12:32:00 PM
Beautiful sonnet...congrats Joseph!
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Joseph May
Date: 7/8/2018 8:30:00 PM
Thank you for my placement John..
Date: 4/10/2018 3:16:00 PM
Wow ...I still love vivid moon poems. And yours are always so beautiful Joseph.
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Date: 1/25/2018 6:55:00 PM
Such a lovely Sonnet, Joseph. Congratulations on your fine win! Sandra :)
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Date: 1/25/2018 2:00:00 PM
Nicely done, Joseph. Congratulations! ...Fran
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Date: 1/25/2018 1:19:00 PM
Charming. Congrats on your win, Joseph. Well done.
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Date: 1/24/2018 10:47:00 AM
The tides! This is gorgeous :) congratulations on your win Joseph xomo
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Joseph May
Date: 1/24/2018 5:31:00 PM
Thank you Mo
Date: 1/24/2018 7:15:00 AM
what a beautiful sonnet Joseph!congrats :)-luloo
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Joseph May
Date: 1/24/2018 5:30:00 PM
Thank you Luloo
Date: 1/24/2018 6:05:00 AM
This appealed to the musician/guitarist in me, Joseph, but even withOUT those references, this would have placed, with its wonderful imagery and rhythm, and exquisite phrasing! Blessings and congrats on your TENTH PLACE ... in any other contest easily a first! Thank you so much for entering my contest! :-)
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Joseph May
Date: 1/24/2018 5:30:00 PM
Thank you for my placement Greg
Date: 1/2/2018 2:07:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your work..I like sonnets..Creative and descriptive..I WONDER IF IT WAS ABOUT LAST NIGHT'S SUPER MOON.. SARA
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Joseph May
Date: 1/3/2018 5:50:00 AM
Wish I had seen it it...Thank Sara
Date: 1/2/2018 1:53:00 PM
- Music from the nature ~ beautifully written, Joseph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Joseph May
Date: 1/3/2018 5:48:00 AM
Thank you Anne
Date: 1/2/2018 10:43:00 AM
Great imagery in your flowing sonnet..
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Joseph May
Date: 1/2/2018 12:56:00 PM
Thank you Silent One
Date: 1/2/2018 10:34:00 AM
Excellent write Joseph. It just made me alive. Thanks.
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Joseph May
Date: 1/2/2018 12:56:00 PM
Thank you Carlos
Date: 1/2/2018 10:29:00 AM
This is beautiful Joseph. A favorite :) I really enjoyed this peaceful poem. !
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Joseph May
Date: 1/2/2018 12:56:00 PM
Thank you Heidi...glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 1/2/2018 10:13:00 AM
Just beautiful, you took me there and it was wonderful as it filled me with wonder! I hope this is for the water and moon contest, if not, maybe it should be, eh? All the best ... CayCay
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Joseph May
Date: 1/2/2018 12:55:00 PM
Thank you CayCay, It could work for that contest
Date: 1/2/2018 10:05:00 AM
A lovely sonnet Joseph--artistic and scenic depiction!
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Joseph May
Date: 1/2/2018 12:53:00 PM
Thank you Vijay
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