Lin Lane Poet Sonnet

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Sunset Dimmed

I stood alone on the sandy southern shore
watching sunset dim with a sense of languor.
Soon, of its luminance there'd be little trace
but 'til then, I'd enjoy its warmth on my face.

Hues of cobalt blues, sanguine, and honeyed gold
painted gloaming skies; a canvas to behold.
Reflections of mountaintops and rippling sea
exposed Nature's exquisite beauty to me.

Sea gulls were feeding as the sun descended.
How swiftly daylight and dusk became blended.
I captured all my thoughts with paper and pen
and wrote a Sonnet so I'd remember when ~

I watched the sun languidly bid me goodnight.
Then faded away as I welcomed twilight.

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Tom Cunningham August 3, 2024 at 3:21 AM Striking imagery that I can relate to Lin, no better place to be, on a beach alone with your thoughts. Have a lovely time in Florida, Tom

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 1, 2024 at 5:36 AM Dear Lin, What a beautiful Sonnet. I almost felt this as a song and praise to changing of day to night. At least I could hear it in my head. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Lin Lane August 1, 2024 at 5:57 AM ah, thanks for thinking its cadence is lyrical, Daniel. It really needs to be read aloud for the best effect.

Beryl Edmonds July 31, 2024 at 4:58 PM Lin, your sonnet is just lovely and written so well, sunsets are a priceless gift to the world and they inspire beautiful poetry such as this… Beryl Lin Lane July 31, 2024 at 5:23 PM Thanks so very much, Beryl, my sweet poetry sister. They are indeed as lovely as a sunrise.

David Kavanagh July 31, 2024 at 12:43 PM A sunset to behold Lin! Your beautiful sonnet is every bit and better than the actual picture, capturing the majesty and mystique of nature in perhaps a dreamy yet pensive way, brilliant Cheers David Lin Lane July 31, 2024 at 5:22 PM “…better than the actual picture” That’s the epitome of commendation, David. You always sit in my cheerleading section and I appreciate you.

Jay Narain July 31, 2024 at 11:20 AM NICE SONNET FULL OF IMAGERY. Lin Lane July 31, 2024 at 5:19 PM Thank you, Jay.

Mike Gentile July 31, 2024 at 10:07 AM Lin, your Sonnet indeed is filled of such rich imagery! The slight alliterative touch also sets the sense of flow as your lines capture the rapturous feeling of beholding the glorious sunset! So well done!! Happy Wednesday xxoo Lin Lane July 31, 2024 at 5:18 PM Your eye for detail never misses my intent. Thank you, Mike.