Signs of Me

I pause to breach this final night we share
To leave a darker rose among the wheat
A single bloom to mark, though unaware
Of vanishing within the moon's retreat

Strange fortitude, this peace of mind you bring
When once I wrestled and despaired this fate
While I take my leave on the grass of spring
Look for signs of me as our worlds rotate

Hear me in the richness of water's flow
Keep me as the warmth within your slumber
See me in flame's spark, in a flake of snow
In twilight's newborn stars without number

Feel me in fine dewdrop kisses, tender
Like the dawn's dream you almost remember.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Seeker Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 6:26 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Michelle! Warmest congratulations on your well deserved top win
Rodrigues Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 3:04 PM
How beautiful, Michelle! Congratulations on first place!
May Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Wonderful write Michelle, Congrats on your win
Poet Avatar
June 9, 2023 at 2:47 PM
A wonderful set poem, very well crafted, Michelle. Congratulations on your contest win.
Mcferran Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 4:46 PM
Great poem, and LOVE that last line... what an awesome way to close!! ;)
Faulkner Avatar
December 22, 2018 at 1:07 PM
Thank you for your kind comment, Rhona!
La France Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 8:34 AM
Michelle, oh what a touching and emotional poem, so well written and deserving of that first place, well done ~
Faulkner Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comment!
Rose  Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 3:02 AM
oops I see that I already left a comment, guess you deserve two. lol
Faulkner Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 1:01 PM
Always happy for a comment, or two! Thanks!
Rose  Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 3:01 AM
This has got to be one of the best last letter poems I ever read, definitely a winner for me. Gl Michelle. xo
Sands Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 1:35 PM
Congratulations for your win Michelle :)
Faulkner Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 1:51 PM
Thank you, Heidi!
Andresen Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:38 AM
- Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest, Michelle :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Faulkner Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 1:24 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
One Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:29 AM
A touching sonnet Michelle.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
Faulkner Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 1:24 PM
Thank you for placing me in your contest!
Wolf Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 9:23 PM
Such an intimate write, Michelle. Really, a merging of the particular with the universal---everything a fine sonnet should be. This is poetry! :) :) gw
Faulkner Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 1:12 PM
So appreciate your encouraging comments as always, my friend!
Onclaud Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 6:47 PM
sweetened by your enthralling lines so poignant and endearing... winning wishes, michelle.. huggs
Faulkner Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 1:11 PM
Thank you so much, nette!
Evans Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 2:36 PM
Great command of this classic form.
Faulkner Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 4:07 PM
Thank you, Richard-
Salehi Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 10:43 PM
Beautifully expressed... Happy Holidays.
Faulkner Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 4:07 PM
Appreciate your kind comment, happy holidays to you also!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 6:27 PM
So beautiful, Michelle! GL in contest!
Faulkner Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 4:08 PM
Thank you, Kim!
Rose  Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 5:22 PM
Your words are so beautifully penned Michelle. I am sending winning wishes your way .
Faulkner Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 4:10 PM
So grateful for your comment, Pixie Dust!
Horsman Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 3:59 PM
Amazing sonnet, Michelle. Sad yet full of warmth.
Faulkner Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 4:10 PM
Thank you, Harry, I was going for that balance-
Sands Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 2:33 PM
Oh, so beautiful Michelle. Very nice :)
Faulkner Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 4:11 PM
Thank you so much, Heidi!
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