Gregory Richard Barden Poet Sonnet

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Summer's Heat

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 June 28, 2020 at 12:48 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 June 19, 2020 at 5:17 PM What a great and "hot" poem, Greg! Love the last line. And, congratulations too.

Arturo Michael June 17, 2020 at 7:14 AM Congratulations Gregory on POTD...Well done my friend...

Aditi Mishra June 13, 2020 at 6:12 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 June 14, 2020 at 4:04 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 June 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM Another wonderful write and win G, a score of 39 out of 40, so almost perfect, congrats on another fine win! John Hamilton June 15, 2020 at 3:01 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 June 14, 2020 at 4:03 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 June 13, 2020 at 12:51 AM Congratulations on having this romantic sonnet honored with POTD Greg. Blessings xxoo Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2020 at 4:02 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 June 12, 2020 at 5:56 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 June 14, 2020 at 4:01 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 June 12, 2020 at 3:13 PM Greg, congratulations on POTD with your sizzling poem! Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2020 at 4:00 AM Thank you so very much, Tania, that's very kind, my friend! :o) <3

Eve Roper June 12, 2020 at 3:01 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 June 14, 2020 at 4:00 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 June 12, 2020 at 2:38 PM Congrats Gregory! scintillating! Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2020 at 3:59 AM Many thanks to you, Jeanne - I appreciate it! <3

William Kelii Kekaula June 12, 2020 at 1:43 PM It is a beautiful sonnet my friend, Gregory, my many compliments sent your way! -- Aloha William Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2020 at 3:59 AM Thank you so very much, William - blessings, my friend! :o)

Sunlite Wanter June 12, 2020 at 9:49 AM Very, very, very nice, and all the good things they said. Congratulations! Gregory Richard Barden June 12, 2020 at 1:10 PM Maqny kind thanks to you, Sunlite - I greatly appreciate your wonderful comments! :o) <3

Sam Kauffman June 12, 2020 at 9:48 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 June 12, 2020 at 1:09 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 June 12, 2020 at 7:37 AM Wow, a sonnet acrostic! Amazing poem, Greg...congrats on POTD! Blessings, Rhonda xx Gregory Richard Barden June 12, 2020 at 1:04 PM That's very sweet of you to say, Rhonda - thank you so very much! Blessings to you, Dear Poet!

Vijay Pandit June 12, 2020 at 6:48 AM Back with congrats on poem of the day, Greg. Gregory Richard Barden June 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM Thank you so kindly, Vijay - what a nice surprise this was! Blessings! :o)

Winged Warrior June 12, 2020 at 6:05 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 June 12, 2020 at 12:59 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 Pigeon Tart June 12, 2020 at 6:03 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 June 12, 2020 at 12:58 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 June 12, 2020 at 4:43 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 June 12, 2020 at 12:55 PM Many kind thanks to you, JC, I so appreciate the wonderful comments! Blessings, Friend! :o)

Besma Riabi Dziri June 12, 2020 at 4:12 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 June 12, 2020 at 12:54 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 June 10, 2020 at 7:17 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 June 12, 2020 at 1:39 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 June 10, 2020 at 10:06 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 June 12, 2020 at 1:35 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 June 10, 2020 at 6:04 AM Excellent as always, Greg--awesome write! Gregory Richard Barden June 12, 2020 at 1:34 AM Thank you so very much, Vijay - blessings, friend! :o)

Mahtab Bangalee June 10, 2020 at 5:46 AM superb and creative writing; well penned Gregory Richard Barden June 12, 2020 at 1:33 AM Thank you so very much, Mahtab! :o)