Tides of Destiny

Once fragile, turquoise moment we first met
Quick glance, shy smile, our paths became aligned
Eternal gift our souls will not forget
As ever deeper our roots twist entwined

Within the mint of Paradise 'twas coined
Design of God’s enchanted light unfurled
In us at once, it seemed our lives conjoined
By glory, wondrous beings have filled our world

How daily does our love ring deeper still?
Your scent, heart’s home, awakens me inside
Electric touch as hands brush, breathless thrill
That drives this cutter nigh to your high tide

Surf sprays, the bow yields to its fertile mists
On lusty surges, passion yet persists

8/4/16
© by author
For Contest: All I could do was surrender
Sponsor: Becca Teagan
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Quigley Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 11:45 AM
Amazing
Arnone Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 10:17 AM
This one had to grow on me. I was, at first, to dense to get your ship and sea metaphors. Congrats, Tom!
Quigley Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 4:42 AM
Thanks, Tom!
Haight Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 3:14 PM
Tom, such a passionate and well-written Sonnet using an amazing metaphor for the journey of true love. Congratulations on your fine win in this 'surrender' Premiere contest. 7 Sandra
Quigley Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 8:23 PM
Thank you, Sandra!
Inman Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 1:51 PM
Love the metaphor, Tom. A wonderful piece you have written here. I would not have wished to be Becca when judging this contest. They are all wonderful.
Quigley Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 8:24 PM
Agreed. All the "usual suspect" Sonneteers brought out some great stuff!
Warrior Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 1:37 AM
Superbly done my friend...good luck and god bless...WW
Quigley Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 9:47 AM
Thanks WW!
Hamilton Avatar
August 4, 2016 at 9:44 PM
Really really good sonnet Tom, should do well in the contest!
Quigley Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 9:55 AM
Thank you, John!
Smith Avatar
August 4, 2016 at 4:39 PM
A really passionate sonnet Tom...good luck in the contest
Quigley Avatar
August 11, 2016 at 11:40 PM
Thanks, Tim!
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