Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Sonnet

The Moonlit Tide

My love departs whence the waves tumble
to and fro o’er timeless grains of sand. 
Mottled depths of sea drown out restless rumble 
as fallen tears slip through my trembling hands.  
Say my name, enchanting moon of lore.
I shall not fault you lest my love return.
Beckon tides to well and light restore.
Grant me this before my heart doth spurn.
Full moon cast reflections bittersweet
‘til sunrise blanches all my thoughts of yore.
If I fall prey to waking dawn’s deceit,
Please rise anew to carry love ashore.
Waiting heart shan’t drown in moonlit tide.
In raging surge, for love I shall abide.


 
For POETESS DARKLY's Blame it on the Moon Contest
10/23/13

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Skat A November 6, 2013 at 9:05 PM nice win.....SKAT

Joyce Johnson November 2, 2013 at 6:31 PM Lovely winner you entered in this contest. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Monterey Sirak November 2, 2013 at 12:13 PM Congrats on your win. Loved it. I felt like I was reading the words of a poetry master from the past. This poem has an ageless feel.

Carrie Richards November 1, 2013 at 6:30 PM Oh wow......this is a beauty! It is like a classical piece of poetry.....I loved it! Congratulations on your win in the contest!

Sara Kendrick November 1, 2013 at 6:12 PM Great winning work.Way to go..Congrats..Sara

Sandra Adams November 1, 2013 at 5:52 PM this is one of my personal favorites in the contest...beautifully penned Rhonda, I love this one :)

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 1, 2013 at 7:29 AM Hi Rhonda it is so lovely to see you back and winning again xx

Amy Green November 1, 2013 at 12:18 AM This is EXCELLENT!

Robert Pettit October 27, 2013 at 4:02 PM Very nicely written with great descriptiveness and rhyming.

Joseph May October 24, 2013 at 9:05 AM beautiful sonnet Rhonda....best wishes

Dr.Ram Mehta October 23, 2013 at 10:22 PM Nice write on Blame it on the mood, good luck,

Skat A October 23, 2013 at 5:53 PM good luck in the contest. ..love skat

Kiran Bantawa October 23, 2013 at 4:55 PM a fine writing Rhonda, enjoyed reading! best of luck for the contest.

Russell Sivey October 23, 2013 at 4:40 PM You have enchanted me and by the use of the moon no less! I'm glad Poetess Darkly had this contest so you would write this incredible poem my friend! You have a special talent and I'm glad that you share it with all of us! What a brilliant piece, Great Work!!

Just That Archaic Poet October 23, 2013 at 3:20 PM Wow. Absolutely beautiful piece of poetry; loved every single line. Excellent job; kudos! :)