Mark Paul Van Der Merwe Poet Sonnet

Seasons of Love

Although for you with all my heart I loved,
now my forever burning shaming pain,
my heart an unexpected dagger shoved,
stunted minds confusion, waves of disdain.
Long Winter nights, sheltered you with my warm,
joyous moments of Spring, truly embraced,
Summers of heat and shine, our loves platform,
Autumn abrupt fall from seasons, now faced.
Togetherness a shoot for us adorned,
blooming sprouts developing as promised,
all blossoms thistles abound, never warned,
my love and care given never sufficed.

Separate paths, inevitable now,
my child’s tears but her happiness I vow.

11/22/2016

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Sandra Haight December 10, 2016 at 3:12 PM Oh, Mark, so heartfelt and sad, but so beautifully written and expressed in your lovely Sonnet. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Sandra Mark Paul Van Der Merwe December 12, 2016 at 12:49 AM Thank you for taking your time to read Sandra, Special day for you! Regards, Mark

Eve Roper November 26, 2016 at 7:28 PM Mark, very good write and very heartfelt, congratulations on your win. Thank you so very much for participating in my Sonnet contest Hugs Eve Mark Paul Van Der Merwe November 29, 2016 at 5:48 AM Thank you Eve for my placement - I appreciate your contests and the challenge, Mark

Jan Allison November 25, 2016 at 7:07 PM Dropping back to say many congrats Mark:-) hugs Jan xx Mark Paul Van Der Merwe November 29, 2016 at 5:47 AM Thank you Jan - I appreciate your reading and comments Mark

Jan Allison November 22, 2016 at 3:19 AM A beautiful but emotional sonnet.I guess there are many who can relate to your lines after the break up of a relationship. I especially love the third stanza with the portrayal of the seasons to your relationship:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Mark Paul Van Der Merwe November 22, 2016 at 3:25 AM Thank you Jan - and thanks for the advise and inspiration you always give. Mark