Michelle Faulkner Poet Sonnet

They Told Me You Cried

They told me you cried on the day I died
A sob splintering through a silent dome
Your sorrow a shroud on the catacomb
As I laid where birds no longer replied
Now I watch as you slowly search the beach
For those rare shells edged in liminal blue
I would gift you that impossible hue
To show I was within sight, within reach

Yet I wish you more than what shadows grant
A life in the sun of a springtime glen
Not lost in the gloom of my grave's abyss
Let my legacy be the hope you plant
Blooming with the courage to love again
If you will keep something of me - keep this

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The Situation September 14, 2023 at 7:26 PM Truely meaningful.

Nancy Kaufman September 8, 2023 at 1:12 PM such a heartfelt and lovely poem. I love the beach references and am have been missing my naive state of Maryland where a trip to the Ocean was just a two and a half hour away drive. I'm now landlocked here in Central Pa, which has glorious mountains but sadly not the same.

Juliet Ligon August 10, 2023 at 3:53 PM Very emotive write. I love some of your details such as "rare shells edged in liminal blue."

Paige Hind July 7, 2023 at 6:07 PM This is simply amazing...very haunting...

Sally Eslinger July 7, 2023 at 5:57 AM Throughly touching! My emotions and imagination swept off to heaven by these lines. An involving, inspiring sonnet. ,Applause!

Richard Evans June 25, 2023 at 5:02 PM Fascinating. This theme, namely a voice from the grave, reminds me of the blues musicians of the early 20th Century with their tales of death and brokenhearts.

Valsa George June 22, 2023 at 8:27 PM A lovely poem on death, dear Michelle !"A sob splintering through a silent dome/ Your sorrow a shroud on the catacomb" Lines so striking with their poignancy. The concluding lines are sweet icing on the cake.

John Watt June 18, 2023 at 7:19 PM Came back today to enjoy this diamond of a sonnet and to congratulate you for it topping the best new poems list. Well deserved too, this is one of my all-time favorites of yours, and that's saying a lot. "Let my legacy be the hope you plant"... wow. You are truly gifted Michelle.

Regina Mcintosh June 12, 2023 at 5:32 AM Such a blessing. Beautiful - soundless beauty. God bless you and much love sent your way, Gina

Unseeking Seeker May 28, 2023 at 6:48 AM Oh my, my! Tender, sublime love literally oozing from each line, written so spiritually, so sublimely. Thanks for sharing, Michelle Michelle Faulkner June 6, 2023 at 6:20 PM Appreciate your comment, thank you very much

John Stasukevich May 25, 2023 at 8:30 PM Wonderfully written! This belongs in an anthology amongst Anne Bradstreet, Longfellow, Poe etc. I was touched by how you so eloquently bring out the emotion e.g. "A sob splintering through a silent dome" ~ MARVELOUS! I admire your talent. Michelle Faulkner May 26, 2023 at 3:21 PM I am very touched by your kind comment, John, thank you~

Christina Bowring May 22, 2023 at 3:17 PM Such a tender well written poem Michelle.Really enjoyed it thank you. Michelle Faulkner May 26, 2023 at 3:21 PM I'm glad you liked it, thank you Christina~

David Mchattie May 22, 2023 at 1:08 PM Death is my favorite poetic muse. This is really good. A fav for me. We be reading this a few times. Love it. Stay well my friend. Michelle Faulkner May 22, 2023 at 3:05 PM I am very flattered, thank you so much David~

Paul Bell May 19, 2023 at 2:27 AM Fantastic write, if we can only leave something, let it just be a little piece of ourselves. Michelle Faulkner May 19, 2023 at 8:45 AM Very true, thank you for your comment Paul

Susan Lawrence May 13, 2023 at 3:32 PM How very beautiful. It’s emotional hues washed over my soul as I read your heartfelt words dear Michelle . I love ~ Yet I wish you more than what shadows grant . Hugs to you , Susan :) Michelle Faulkner May 13, 2023 at 9:34 PM I appreciate it, thank you kindly, Susan

Daniel Turner May 11, 2023 at 8:02 PM This poem say a lot about you personally, Michelle. What a kind caring amd loving person you are. A heartfelt write and very well written. Happy Mother's Day Michelle:) Michelle Faulkner May 13, 2023 at 9:34 PM Thank you very much, Daniel

Anil Deo May 8, 2023 at 9:30 AM Worth a second visit, Michelle. You prefer your liver to plant hope and more love, and not worship shadows. Generous like G *D and J **** Anil Deo May 10, 2023 at 4:27 AM Forgive me Michelle. Enjoy liver & her/his healthy liver. I must do better reading& editing. Thanx my Friend Michelle Faulkner May 8, 2023 at 10:52 AM So true, do not worship shadows but live in the sun - also think you mean lover not liver ??

Anil Deo May 6, 2023 at 5:27 PM Echoes great be work -- as always Michelle. Adsmade it hard to comment. TAKE 2: Echoes of Shakespeare dear Poet. Great work as always. My mind ran to thoughts of fellow Poet Harry Horsman Michelle Faulkner May 6, 2023 at 9:07 PM I appreciate it, thank you kindly Anil

Bill Baker May 5, 2023 at 8:52 PM Touching and loving Sonnet. Michelle. The message touched my soul. Have a great weekend my friend! Bill Michelle Faulkner May 6, 2023 at 9:06 PM Thank you Bill, you also~

Panagiota Romios May 4, 2023 at 1:26 PM So tocghong, emotive and creative, Michelle! Panagiota Michelle Faulkner May 6, 2023 at 9:06 PM Thank you so much~

Brandy Nicole May 3, 2023 at 7:34 PM Michelle, your thoughts curl softly around me and my heart. This is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. My eyes are a little misty. Congratulations on your win. Well deserved, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy Michelle Faulkner May 3, 2023 at 9:22 PM I am very touched by your thoughtful comment, thank you very much, Brandy

Mystic Rose Rose May 3, 2023 at 1:15 PM when we love someone we want them to be happy long after we are gone, I really enjoyed your tender entry Michelle, gl in the contest :) Michelle Faulkner May 3, 2023 at 2:37 PM That would be my final wish, for my loved ones to be happy again, thanks for your comment

Linda Alice Fowler May 3, 2023 at 6:55 AM I love your take on the theme Michelle. A lesson in letting go and moving on. Congratulations on your win! :) Michelle Faulkner May 3, 2023 at 2:37 PM Thank you for your kind comment, Linda

Yann Rolland May 3, 2023 at 4:54 AM remarquable , and touching, something deep expressed with talent, from the soul poem resonates, thanks Michelle Faulkner May 3, 2023 at 2:36 PM I appreciate it, thank you very much

W J Clarke May 3, 2023 at 3:31 AM Congratulations on your win Michelle. So captured by it's beauty that resonates from the heart and soul:-) Michelle Faulkner May 3, 2023 at 2:35 PM Thank you so much, WJ, that means a lot~

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