John Lawless Poet Rhyme

October Sun

She lingers on the edge of warmth
savoring a cooling kiss
weakened as the distance grew
wondering – how’d it come to this.

Why does she long for distant shores
soft touch of newer, fresher winds
why must her shadows slowly fade
to dark beneath horizon’s bend.

As maples shed blood toned wardrobes
migrating lover’s dot the sky
she feels no pangs or leavings angst
for love’s not love when lovers cry.


©10/23/2019

OCTOBER SUN Poetry Contest
Line Gauthier - sponsor

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Brenda Chiri October 31, 2019 at 3:30 PM John what a wonderful win congratulations!;)

Curtis Moorman October 30, 2019 at 3:02 PM Happened to me too, John. I had 2 lines too many and lost out on a 2nd place win. Nonetheless, you had a great write with your entry. Congratulations

Line Gauthier October 30, 2019 at 1:39 PM Sorry, John - I had you in first place but noticed your rhyme was a bit of a stretch in the second stanza. Loved your poem. Thanks for entering my contest. John Lawless October 30, 2019 at 4:06 PM tried to slip a change-up past the number four hitter...NO WAY.....Line it is a privilege to place in any of your contests as you are a "cruel judge - but fair"....Only kidding...I know how difficult the judges job is....

Winged Warrior October 26, 2019 at 11:31 AM Quite the write my friend...happy October-ing...all the best John & bol...^WW^ :o)

Regina Mcintosh October 23, 2019 at 7:11 PM Beautifully done. God bless you, Gina