Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Verse

Sun Over the Harbor

At the harbor, old men watch boats
sail to sea as nostalgia floats
through sunlight.

A Navy man recites a song
and baits his chums to sing along
from sundeck.

Then, sun and clouds together swirl.
He thinks of her and how she’d twirl
her sundress.

His memories bring laughs and tears,
then comes another round of beers 
at sunset.

Thoughts bittersweet, he won"t forget.
Friends reminisce without regret
till sunrise.


Written 5/17/20 for Joseph May’s
Compounding the Verse Contest

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Joseph May May 26, 2020 at 11:33 AM I forgot to say Congrats Rhonda, Congrats on your win!

Connie Marcum Wong May 24, 2020 at 12:53 PM Rhonda, I really don’t know how he chose the winners because I am enjoying everyone! This must’ve been a very difficult contest for him to judge. I really love your entry. Congratulations on your second placement! xxoo Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 25, 2020 at 10:12 PM Thank you, Connie! I agree with you. I'm sure this contest was difficult to judge. I've read most of the winners, but I haven't found the time to comment on them. With so many contests and winners, I'm having trouble keeping up! xx Rhonda

Joseph May May 23, 2020 at 7:30 PM Memories of old sailors, Wonderful write Rhonda Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 24, 2020 at 12:05 AM Thank you so much, Joseph! I enjoyed trying a new form :)xx Rhonda

Aditi Mishra May 23, 2020 at 6:27 PM Coming back to congratulate you on your win Rhonda :) Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 24, 2020 at 12:04 AM Thank you, Aditi! xx

Janice Canerdy May 23, 2020 at 3:06 PM I REALLY like this, Rhonda. Congrats on your win. Janice Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 24, 2020 at 12:04 AM Thank you, Janice. I'm glad you liked it! xx Rhonda

Eileen Manassian May 19, 2020 at 12:22 AM You are so talented, dear. What a sweet write. I especially like the stanza about the clouds which ended with his loved one twirling. Nostalgia..indeed. Beautiful Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 22, 2020 at 12:37 AM Thank you, Eileen! This one took me a couple days to finish. I was having trouble with the strict syllable count. It was a challenge! Hugs, Rhonda

Aditi Mishra May 18, 2020 at 12:09 AM This one is so touching and beautifully done. All the best Rhonda :) Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 22, 2020 at 12:34 AM Thank you again for your visits!