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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

Copyright © Rhonda Johnson-Saunders | Year Posted 2020

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Joseph May Date: 5/26/2020 11:33:00 AM I forgot to say Congrats Rhonda, Congrats on your win! Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/24/2020 12:53:00 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 Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/25/2020 10:12:00 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 Date: 5/23/2020 7:30:00 PM Memories of old sailors, Wonderful write Rhonda Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/24/2020 12:05:00 AM Thank you so much, Joseph! I enjoyed trying a new form :)xx Rhonda

Aditi Mishra Date: 5/23/2020 6:27:00 PM Coming back to congratulate you on your win Rhonda :) Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/24/2020 12:04:00 AM Thank you, Aditi! xx

Janice Canerdy Date: 5/23/2020 3:06:00 PM I REALLY like this, Rhonda. Congrats on your win. Janice Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/24/2020 12:04:00 AM Thank you, Janice. I'm glad you liked it! xx Rhonda

Eileen Manassian Date: 5/19/2020 12:22:00 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 Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/22/2020 12:37:00 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 Date: 5/18/2020 12:09:00 AM This one is so touching and beautifully done. All the best Rhonda :) Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/22/2020 12:34:00 AM Thank you again for your visits!