Shades of Marmalade

Evening drifting in on twilight's shade
   As sunset glimmers softly on the sea
 Shimmering in  colors of marmalade
    And fading deep into its mystery

 Dusk enchants with spells of its sweet allure
    As  restless waves await the mystic night
  Flowing relentlessly on a rocky shore
     As seagulls dot the sky in twilight's flight

 And in the darkness of the cryptic deep
    The ocean churns with raging sounds sublime
       And soon, it lulls the midnight moon to sleep
 As starlight twinkles a silvery chime

  When the moon awakens from its sweet dream
 The sea in morning light will surely gleam!
                            
 Written by: Joseph May

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 5/9/2017 8:41:00 PM
Lovely imagery - and you are right, evening sky IS the colors of marmalade. Congrats on your placement, Joseph.
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Date: 5/9/2017 4:12:00 PM
Some fabulous imagery, Joseph. I especially liked the "As starlight twinkles with silvery chimes" line. Congrats on a well-deserved win! Regards, John.
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Date: 5/9/2017 2:33:00 PM
Poetry about nature is a favorite topic and this poem is exquisite Joseph! Congratulations on your winning placement. I am so happy to see this one made the list. A fave for me! 7 ; )
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Date: 5/8/2017 10:25:00 AM
Joseph, congrats on your win in my contest--lovely entry! Janice
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Date: 5/8/2017 1:10:00 PM
Thank you so much for my placement Janice..Hugs
Date: 9/24/2016 2:34:00 PM
Joseph, just as Eve said, I love the title, wonderful sonnet dear friend :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 9/24/2016 2:22:00 PM
Joseph, beautiful sonnet I also love the title :) congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
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Date: 9/24/2016 4:05:00 PM
Thank you for my placement Eve..hugs
Date: 9/24/2016 10:54:00 AM
Great work Joseph, congratulations...
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Date: 4/1/2016 1:32:00 AM
Congrats on ur superb win with this lovely write Joseph..
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Date: 3/31/2016 11:53:00 PM
Joseph, Congratulations on your Awesome Any Poem #38 win. Stop by my blog "GONE," drop by and leave a smile if you'd like. :) Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 1/25/2016 12:59:00 PM
My senses in totality are in awe of your wonderful lines. Liquefied bliss from the boil of glorious words has brought out enchanting aroma beyond scaling. 7 is simply an underscore for this fine share.
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Date: 1/20/2016 4:17:00 PM
Lovely Sonnet, Joseph. You have painted a beautiful picture with your words. 7, Sandra
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Date: 1/17/2016 7:44:00 AM
- A beautiful picture in your sonnet, Joseph - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/15/2016 8:10:00 PM
Lovely sonnet you have here, Joseph. Loved the imagery you created in my mind. Kim
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Date: 1/15/2016 7:11:00 PM
a less traditional sonnet per syllable count but a very elegant one in imagery and meaning!
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Date: 1/15/2016 6:16:00 PM
Easy to read and understand. I like it.
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Date: 1/15/2016 5:54:00 PM
such wonderful imagery Jospeh a delightful sonnet:-) hugs Jan xxx7
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