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Beautiful woman on the beach 55121 - Man and nature - Figure

That summer came like others, 'midst a rush Hot days and sultry nights beneath the moon And from my lifeguard stand I chose a crush That made that June, July and August swoon She owned the beach like Cleo owned the Nile Urge beckoned with each saunter of her hips Midsummer's swelter drew heat from her smile My one fraught passion, framed by cherry lips Each sunny day was one more chance to tempt Reactions from the eyes that graced her form Her teasing dealt my hormones coy contempt Entranced by all my parts that she made warm And tho' she and those weeks passed in a blur That summer owed its heat to naught but her. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Summers Heat Sonnet" Poetry Contest, John Hamilton, Judge & Sponsor. ( Syllables = ten per line, counted at HowManySyllables.com. This is a Sonnet in Iambic Pentameter combined with an Acrostic )

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/28/2020 12:48:00 PM

Hello Gregory R, Barden, oh- comparing summer to a woman. Well that is how i see it. Enjoyed this poem. Have a nice day my friend.

Carole Duet

Date: 6/19/2020 5:17:00 PM

What a great and "hot" poem, Greg! Love the last line. And, congratulations too.

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/17/2020 7:14:00 AM

Congratulations Gregory on POTD...Well done my friend...

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/13/2020 6:12:00 PM

Creativity at it's best! Composing a sonnet blended with such gorgeous emotions and an Acrostic. Congratulations on your win Greg :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/14/2020 4:04:00 AM

What a sweet and beautiful comment, Aditi - you are always so kind and gracious to me ... blessings and happiness to you always, Dear Friend! :o) <3

John Hamilton

Date: 6/13/2020 11:00:00 AM

Another wonderful write and win G, a score of 39 out of 40, so almost perfect, congrats on another fine win!

John Hamilton
Date: 6/15/2020 3:01:00 PM

I've noticed that first placements always seem to get jumbled if I put you first it comes out second or third in order, if I put you second or third it comes out first is there any way to control the order?

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/14/2020 4:03:00 AM

I am honored by my placement, John, and I thank you so very much ... I'd be happy to be below Chris on ANY list - what great company! Blessings, Buddy! :o)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/13/2020 12:51:00 AM

Congratulations on having this romantic sonnet honored with POTD Greg. Blessings xxoo

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/14/2020 4:02:00 AM

That's very sweet of you, Connie, and I thank you kindly - I'm pleased you enjoyed this one, my friend! Bless you! :o) <3

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/12/2020 5:56:00 PM

Soft and sensual, is the summer heat. Especially when hormones admit defeat. Oh my!! Your thoughts are beautiful in every way. Presentation is flawless. Congratulations Greg, on Poem of the Day. This is Smoking Hot!! :) Brandy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/14/2020 4:01:00 AM

A very warm and summerly thank you to you, Brandy, for your thoughtful comments - blessings and best wishes to you, Dear Poet! :o) <3

Tania Kitchin

Date: 6/12/2020 3:13:00 PM

Greg, congratulations on POTD with your sizzling poem!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/14/2020 4:00:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Tania, that's very kind, my friend! :o) <3

Eve Roper

Date: 6/12/2020 3:01:00 PM

Hot days and sultry nights has come to stay for a while, Greg. Love the poem the combination of sonnet and acrostic. Congratulations on POTD. hugs Eve

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/14/2020 4:00:00 AM

Many kind thank you's, Eve, I greatly appreciate you taking the time. I wish it was here forever! Blessings, Dear Poet! :o) <3

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/12/2020 2:38:00 PM

Congrats Gregory! scintillating!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/14/2020 3:59:00 AM

Many thanks to you, Jeanne - I appreciate it! <3

Hilo Poet

Date: 6/12/2020 1:43:00 PM

It is a beautiful sonnet my friend, Gregory, my many compliments sent your way! -- Aloha William

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/14/2020 3:59:00 AM

Thank you so very much, William - blessings, my friend! :o)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 6/12/2020 9:49:00 AM

Very, very, very nice, and all the good things they said. Congratulations!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 1:10:00 PM

Maqny kind thanks to you, Sunlite - I greatly appreciate your wonderful comments! :o) <3

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/12/2020 9:48:00 AM

Such a creative approach to the theme of Summer's Heat, Gregory. Love the acrostic and your story. Brought back so many memories of summer through your very picturesque images! Congratulations on POTD! Enjoy this honor today.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 1:09:00 PM

Thanks so much, My Poet Brother - I hope those memories were GOOD ones! Those were the craziest times of my life, a flood of madness and hormone-powered chaos and confusion, yet I'd go back in an instant, lol! Blessings to you, Sam - I hope you are well! :o)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/12/2020 7:37:00 AM

Wow, a sonnet acrostic! Amazing poem, Greg...congrats on POTD! Blessings, Rhonda xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 1:04:00 PM

That's very sweet of you to say, Rhonda - thank you so very much! Blessings to you, Dear Poet!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/12/2020 6:48:00 AM

Back with congrats on poem of the day, Greg.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 1:00:00 PM

Thank you so kindly, Vijay - what a nice surprise this was! Blessings! :o)

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/12/2020 6:05:00 AM

Awesome sonnet acrostic my poetic brothern'...you brought back many hot memories...a special super Congrats!! on POTD!! Gregory...best wishes my friend...hope all is good...^WW^ :o)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 12:59:00 PM

Blessings and best wishes to you ^WW^, for the wonderful comments and kindness - I hope you are safe and sound, and I thank you so much! :o)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/12/2020 6:03:00 AM

Wow! Triple threat and POTD! If this doesn't take top prize my name is Larry. Excellent poem Greg, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Congratulations on POTD! Hugs, xomo!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 12:58:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dear Mo - you just changed your name, so you might want to reconsider the "Larry" thing, lol. Blessings to you, Dear Friend! ;o) <3

Jc Hawkens

Date: 6/12/2020 4:43:00 AM

Congratulations on this wonderful Sonnet POTD. I was certainly reliving my age of innocence within your poem. Thank you for a wonderful start to my day.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 12:55:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, JC, I so appreciate the wonderful comments! Blessings, Friend! :o)

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/12/2020 4:12:00 AM

Summer season with all its beauty, passion, youth and fervent whims.. rendered in a so creative artistry and beauty! An eloquent poetic mind and a sensitive soaring heart! So much enjoyed reading your gem! Congratulations on your POTD honour, Gregory! A well earned recognition and acknowledgement! My deepest regards and blessings.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 12:54:00 PM

This is such a sweet comment, Besma, and I thank you so much! What a wonderful surprise today - I was wondering why I was getting so many comments all-of-a-sudden, lol! Blessings to you, Dear Poet! :o) <3

John Watt

Date: 6/10/2020 7:17:00 PM

Bravo! Sonnet plus acrostic sets the contest bar too high for me... superbly done, my iambic friend, and not just the technical side. You have taken me back to age 17 and hormones running amok. Way to bring the heat, amigo! A fave ~ John

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 1:39:00 AM

Ha! You nailed it, John - I was 17 - 20 when I was lifeguarding and dating pretty much every girl I could spot from my chair, lol - variety, the spice of life! But ONE hit me hard out of nowhere, and the tables were turned ... the hunter became the prey ... and EASY prey for her at that, lol. But we grew up at a great time, did we not, Brother? Blessings always!

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/10/2020 10:06:00 AM

Truly a wonderful sonnet my friend. One that sent me back to a time , a beach and a girl that I once fell hard for. Days of youth and it's delicious gifts. A fav..

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 1:35:00 AM

I fell hard fo ALL of them, Buddy! Many kind thanks to you, Roberto - I'm so pleased you liked my poem ... this one is special to me, and I appreciate the wonderful comments, and your taking the time. Blessings to you, My Friend! :o)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/10/2020 6:04:00 AM

Excellent as always, Greg--awesome write!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 1:34:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Vijay - blessings, friend! :o)

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 6/10/2020 5:46:00 AM

superb and creative writing; well penned

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/12/2020 1:33:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Mahtab! :o)