Dennis Spilchuk Poet Sonnet

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The Month of July

The Month of July

Under the shade of the willow boughs, dipping low,
Beside the lily pond where lovely larkspur grow,
My love and I recline in the midday of summer,
In the month of July, when temperatures swelter.

I ravish her beauty and charm her with poetry,
And we laugh together with pleasure in gaiety.
Our hearts meld in a rush to see our cheeks blush,
With words of commitment dear to both of us.

And we forget ourselves as our passions succumb,
Led by love’s direction, so wonderfully sung,
As our arms move forward and envelop each other,
And our eyes close and lips kiss with ardent desire.
Shouldn’t youth savour their moment under the sun,
Before water lilies wither and winter comes?
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Note:
   The month of July is named after the Roman general Julius Caesar (100 BC–44 BC). Larkspur and the water lily are the representative flowers for the month, and its birthstone is the ruby with its ravishing red colour. July means youthful and is considered a gender-neutral name. Julie, Julian, Juliet, Julius, and Julia derive from July. Normally, July is the warmest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the coldest month of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Darlene De Beaulieu July 11, 2021 at 11:21 AM Hello Dennis Spilchuk, oh , this is so romantic. your girlfriend will enjoy it. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 12, 2021 at 12:06 PM Hello Denis Spilchuk, I am having an enjoyable summer thank you. I hope you are to. Enjoy your day my friend. Dennis Spilchuk July 11, 2021 at 4:15 PM Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I hope you're having a pleasant and enjoyable summer. Take care.

Kim Merryman July 11, 2021 at 9:15 AM Dennis, this is a lovely, romantic sonnet! Beautifully written! Blessings, Kim M Dennis Spilchuk July 11, 2021 at 9:40 AM Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care.

Christuraj Alex July 11, 2021 at 6:55 AM Should not youth savour its moment under the sun; Before water lilies wither and winter comes? Beautiful Question. Dennis Spilchuk July 11, 2021 at 9:42 AM I agree, a beautiful question. Your comment is most welcomed and appreciated. Thank you.