Reason A. Poteet Poet Kyrielle

The Shadow of a Smile 1

kyrielle sonnet

Graduating from college life
in June of nineteen sixty-five,
I recall in music's spotlight -
The Shadow of Your Smile - top-flight.

Departing from four-year friendships,
Some thought that nothing could eclipse
a love affair, they knew was so right -
Shadows of Your Smile at midnight.

On the world's stage, we’re newcomers
We march to different drummers;
All but forgotten, tribute’s slight, 
the Shadow of Your Smile became trite.

What wistful star may shed some light? 
The Shadow of a New Smile might.


written 18 April 2016
Contest: Gren's Evergreens (Golden Oldies) #1,  Host: Teppo Gren

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Moon Flower April 25, 2016 at 3:50 AM Congrats on your placement, Reason. :)

Vladislav Raven April 22, 2016 at 9:56 AM Hi Reason, Congratulations on your win in the contest. Enjoyed the read....Mike.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 22, 2016 at 4:50 AM Wonderful imagery n win.. big congrats Reason..

Jaquay Atkins April 18, 2016 at 9:18 PM deep Reason A. Poteet April 19, 2016 at 6:21 PM not as deep as old, a song I first heard 50 years ago plus. I appreciate the read and the single word reply.