Stephen Tefft Poet Sonnet

Nature Boy

So, I’ve never been a true nature boy
Although a cool and lazy night in June
Just sitting in the darkness I enjoy
An open starlit sky behind the moon.

As a gentle breeze caresses my face,
Upon my back I feel the long day’s heat.
And of my cares and worries not a trace
As into relaxation I retreat.

The lightning bugs in flight pay me no heed,
Eliciting a chuckle as they dance,
I wish them best of luck as they proceed
With all the twinkling stars to make romance.

I’m colorblind, so hues I can’t employ…
So, I’ve never been a true nature boy.

5/14/2019
Nature Scene-Orphan Sonnet Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Dale Gregory Cozart |

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Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 4:12 PM Love the honesty in your poem with that twist of you being colorblind, Stephen. A unique and well written Sonnet! Congrats on your win! :)

Wendy Watson June 9, 2019 at 3:46 PM I really enjoyed your take on this theme, Stephen and you depicted the scene so well that I was 'out there with you' under the starlit sky.

Connie Marcum Wong June 9, 2019 at 12:43 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win with this beautiful nature poem Stephen!

Line Gauthier June 9, 2019 at 11:41 AM Congrats on your win, Stephen. Well done.

Dale Gregory Cozart June 9, 2019 at 11:25 AM Congratulations on your 5th Place win! This was a VERY tough contest to judge. Thank you so much for taking the time to enter.