Line Gauthier Poet Sonnet

Summer Love

At day's end a retreating sun banished
Awestruck we witness its closing farewell
Silently the last veil of hue vanished
Our woes amounting to mere bagatelle

Nightfall air transfixed as if by a spell
Overcome with a wave of emotion
Rose sublimely over the citadel
An opalescent moon set in motion

‘Twas a night of magical proportion
Willow trees swaying in the summer breeze
Billowing waves pulsating devotion
Surrendering unperturbed with such ease

A sumptuous spectacle up above 
Reflected in a sea of divine love



AP: 3rd place 2022, Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on May 13, 2018 for contest SUMMER LOVE SONNET sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON  -  RANKED 3RD

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Al Juman August 22, 2018 at 9:57 PM powerful my friend Line Gauthier August 23, 2018 at 12:13 AM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Al.

Charlie Knowlton June 12, 2018 at 2:21 PM Congrats Line!…What a beautifully written poem and visuals. Line Gauthier June 12, 2018 at 2:58 PM Thank you so much, Carlie. Most appreciated.

Susan Gentry May 19, 2018 at 5:46 AM Congratulations on your win. Absolutely beautiful sonnet! Line Gauthier May 19, 2018 at 3:33 PM Thanks, Susan, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Susan Ashley May 18, 2018 at 8:38 PM Vibrant and vivid imagery graces the lovely poetic lines of your sonnet, Line. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Warmest wishes ~Susan Line Gauthier May 19, 2018 at 3:34 PM Thank you, Susan, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Elaine Gonzales May 18, 2018 at 3:20 AM Congratulations on your win Line! I'll surely fall in love with the beautiful imagery you created in your poem. Regards :) Line Gauthier May 19, 2018 at 3:34 PM Thank you so much, Elaine.

Elaine George May 17, 2018 at 7:38 PM Beautiful love Sonnet, Line. Many congrats on your win. Elaine Line Gauthier May 17, 2018 at 8:37 PM Thanks, Elaine. Much appreciated.

Janis Medders Tobechi May 17, 2018 at 7:10 PM Congrats on your win. Glad my wishes came true. Line Gauthier May 17, 2018 at 8:38 PM Thanks again, Sian. Most appreciated.

Janis Medders Tobechi May 16, 2018 at 5:24 PM Lovely imagery. Best wishes for the contest. Line Gauthier May 16, 2018 at 6:38 PM Thank you, Sian, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Caren Krutsinger May 14, 2018 at 8:13 AM Good luck in the contest, Line. This poem is the winner in my book. Line Gauthier May 14, 2018 at 9:27 AM LOL - thanks Caren, but there will be plenty of other formidable contenders. Much appreciated.

J. Michael Sutherland May 13, 2018 at 8:49 PM I really loved this poem. The imagery and language you used is absolutely beautiful. Fun to read. You should be very proud of this! Line Gauthier May 13, 2018 at 9:12 PM I'm happy this poem resonated with you. Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment. Welcome to PoetrySoup. I look forward to reading your poetry, Michael.

James Horn May 13, 2018 at 8:07 PM Willow trees that in wind will billow seen so many in dreams while resting on my pillow. Line Gauthier May 13, 2018 at 9:14 PM Lovely, James. Great monoku. Thank you so much for having been inspired by my poem.

Mike Hauser May 13, 2018 at 7:40 PM Beautiful Line Gauthier May 13, 2018 at 7:43 PM Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.