Unrequited Summer

Contest Title: 'FAREWELL, SUMMER' 
Sponsor: nette onclaud
Date: 05.09.2019



He grips so tightly to her warmth
with fears that this will be their last
encounter until God knows when -

When will we reunite once more?

He, lost in limerence - summer -
She ran as fast as the leaves fell;
now he walks amongst her ashes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Lovely poem, Victoria.
Inman Avatar
October 9, 2019 at 9:25 PM
Beautiful poem Victoria, what a wonderful word, limerence.
Teo Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 3:07 PM
Thanks James - It is a very wonderful indeed. :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 5:20 PM
wow, what a touching one. Love it.
Teo Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 6:32 PM
Hi Andrea, thank you for your kind words :)
Onclaud Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 1:11 PM
really touched, victoria.. a winner as i never give HMs.. i hope TPS can fix this... congrats and thanks for being part of my summer spree.. huggs
Teo Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Hi Nette, thanks for your message and for selecting my poem for the mention in this contest. Much appreciated :)
Andresen Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 12:39 PM
- Goodbye Summer .... and congratulations on your winning poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Teo Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 6:29 PM
Thank you Sunshine Smile :)
Chiri Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 5:44 AM
Congrats on your placement in the contest!;)
Teo Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 9:23 AM
Hi Brenda, thank you for your comment and congrats! :)
Lamoureux Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 11:44 PM
This is a sad yet beautiful piece.
Teo Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 1:39 AM
Hi Richard, thank you for your comment :)
Goff Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 6:49 PM
Goodness, Victoria...very moving in few words, the reader imagines...jim
Teo Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 1:36 AM
Thank you Jim! :)
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