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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 10/31/2019 3:30:00 PM
John what a wonderful win congratulations!;)
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Date: 10/30/2019 3:02:00 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
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Date: 10/30/2019 1:39:00 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.
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Date: 10/30/2019 4:06:00 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....
Date: 10/26/2019 11:31:00 AM
Quite the write my friend...happy October-ing...all the best John & bol...^WW^ :o)
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Date: 10/23/2019 7:11:00 PM
Beautifully done. God bless you, Gina
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