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Out of the Desert

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Stiff, stifling, arid air: snakes, lizards, sand, and cactus. Scorched red rocks and baking skin. My canteen empty in a barren land - my romance landscape till first love walked in. One summer evening under moon's cool beam, the desert's xeric heat no longer cursed. Lazing with friends. A pool... in walked my dream. First glance: a tall, cool drink to slake all thirst. Then as her eyes met mine, my blood ran warm. My hand touched hers; both temp and pulse were raised. In time, slow dancing - two bodies conform, and with that first kiss, fulgent flames soon blazed. The desert heat from which I'd just emerged blithely returned, as first love's swelter surged.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/15/2020 2:43:00 PM

wow, I am finishing with an AMAZING sonnet. I see you left the meter a few times (but this is not such a bad thing) and you did some awesome enjambment. I love metaphor so much in poetry and this is one of your best sonnets. So I finish my day off with you by giving this a fave!

John Watt
Date: 8/15/2020 3:32:00 PM

AH, your affirmation is so meaningful to me, Andrea. Thank you for going back into the archives and making specific notes on this sonnet. As you know, your sonnet writing is my beacon, so to get your fave and approval is like an Olympic gold medal to me.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/3/2020 7:34:00 AM

Ah, that first meeting to melt the heart...fulgent flames! what a great word set. Congrats John

John Watt
Date: 8/3/2020 9:01:00 AM

Grateful for your thoughtful words today, Jeanne. I imagine I might have gotten slapped if I told her she ignited my fulgent flames, lol!

Aditi Mishra

Date: 8/2/2020 12:46:00 AM

Glad I read it again. It is surely an epitome of gracious love that blooms hope in deserts. Congratulations on your win for this one my friend :)

John Watt
Date: 8/3/2020 8:57:00 AM

I greatly appreciate the second read and comment and congratulations, my friend.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/1/2020 9:59:00 AM

A romantic and lovely telling of the thirst for love quenched. The rich and beautiful imagery adds to the tale. Congratulations on your win. Blessings. :)

John Watt
Date: 8/1/2020 1:15:00 PM

Your lovely comment fills my heart with gratitude, Evelyn. You know how to bring a smile to your poetry friend. Blessings ~ John

Eve Roper

Date: 7/31/2020 3:56:00 PM

Beautiful poem, John, great imagery and feeling. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

John Watt
Date: 7/31/2020 4:17:00 PM

Thank you, my wonderful friend! Hugs ~ John

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/10/2020 3:37:00 PM

Great write John, loved the romantic tones hidden behind the meaning of the piece, Hope all is well with the family and yourself, Blessings always, Gordon

John Watt
Date: 7/30/2020 4:15:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words, Gordon. Family and myself all doing well ~ John

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/10/2020 3:07:00 PM

What a gripping tale of a poignant romance! It drenched with mystic love and divinity at the same time. I love the rhythm of your words as they pace towards the end and then become calm. This is a beautiful one dear friend. Best wishes for the contest :)

John Watt
Date: 6/10/2020 3:14:00 PM

Thank you, as always, for a careful read and thoughtful comment. You are a blessing ~ John

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 6/9/2020 5:07:00 PM

Wow, I need some ice after reading this - I really like your creative rhymes, like 'curse/thirst' and 'raised/blazed' - and tying that into a love-barren desert was a stroke of genius - should be a high placement in the contest!

John Watt
Date: 6/9/2020 5:54:00 PM

Ha ha! I always feel a little self conscious tossing a heated write out to a mixed audience... (or really, any audience!) Thank you for the kind review, Michelle ~ John

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/9/2020 9:03:00 AM

She satisfied your thirst...no better drink than that from the fountain of love...Well expressed

John Watt
Date: 6/9/2020 3:29:00 PM

Your words are true. Thank you Arturo for your visits and kind words today, they truly mean so much to me. Much appreciated ~ John

Jcb Brul

Date: 6/9/2020 4:02:00 AM

Such a passionate piece! Brilliantly woven with superb imagery! A fave!

John Watt
Date: 6/9/2020 3:28:00 PM

I'm glad you liked it, my friend. Your kind words always mean a lot to me, and thanks for the fave!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/8/2020 3:37:00 PM

Love the imagery in this well written sonnet John. Good luck in the contest Tom

John Watt
Date: 6/8/2020 5:20:00 PM

Thank you Tom for the read and kind words ~ John

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/8/2020 2:38:00 PM

Hello John Watt, i like the way you described the dessert. I like the way you described the lady. Enjoy your poem. Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/9/2020 5:12:00 PM

Hello John Watt, you are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend.

John Watt
Date: 6/8/2020 3:36:00 PM

Hi Darlene, I hope your day is going very well. Thank you for stopping by with your kind words about my poem ~ John