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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Krampe Avatar
May 9, 2017 at 8:41 PM
Lovely imagery - and you are right, evening sky IS the colors of marmalade. Congrats on your placement, Joseph.
Michaels Avatar
May 9, 2017 at 4:12 PM
Some fabulous imagery, Joseph. I especially liked the "As starlight twinkles with silvery chimes" line. Congrats on a well-deserved win! Regards, John.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 9, 2017 at 2:33 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 ; )
Canerdy Avatar
May 8, 2017 at 10:25 AM
Joseph, congrats on your win in my contest--lovely entry! Janice
May Avatar
May 8, 2017 at 1:10 PM
Thank you so much for my placement Janice..Hugs
Scars Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:34 PM
Joseph, just as Eve said, I love the title, wonderful sonnet dear friend :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Roper Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:22 PM
Joseph, beautiful sonnet I also love the title :) congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
May Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 4:05 PM
Thank you for my placement Eve..hugs
Smith Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 10:54 AM
Great work Joseph, congratulations...
A. Sharma Avatar
April 1, 2016 at 1:32 AM
Congrats on ur superb win with this lovely write Joseph..
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March 31, 2016 at 11:53 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~
Makama Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 12:59 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.
Haight Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 4:17 PM
Lovely Sonnet, Joseph. You have painted a beautiful picture with your words. 7, Sandra
Andresen Avatar
January 17, 2016 at 7:44 AM
- A beautiful picture in your sonnet, Joseph - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Nunez Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 8:10 PM
Lovely sonnet you have here, Joseph. Loved the imagery you created in my mind. Kim
Dietrich Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 7:11 PM
a less traditional sonnet per syllable count but a very elegant one in imagery and meaning!
Turner Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 6:16 PM
Easy to read and understand. I like it.
Allison Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 5:54 PM
such wonderful imagery Jospeh a delightful sonnet:-) hugs Jan xxx7
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