Sun Over the Harbor

At the harbor, old men watch boats sail to sea as nostalgia floats through sunlight. A Navy man recites a song and baits his chums to sing along from sundeck. Then, sun and clouds together swirl. He thinks of her and how she’d twirl her sundress. His memories bring laughs and tears, then comes another round of beers at sunset. Thoughts bittersweet, he won"t forget. Friends reminisce without regret till sunrise. Written 5/17/20 for Joseph May’s Compounding the Verse Contest

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Joseph May

Date: 5/26/2020 11:33:00 AM

I forgot to say Congrats Rhonda, Congrats on your win!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/24/2020 12:53:00 PM

Rhonda, I really don’t know how he chose the winners because I am enjoying everyone! This must’ve been a very difficult contest for him to judge. I really love your entry. Congratulations on your second placement! xxoo

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 10:12:00 PM

Thank you, Connie! I agree with you. I'm sure this contest was difficult to judge. I've read most of the winners, but I haven't found the time to comment on them. With so many contests and winners, I'm having trouble keeping up! xx Rhonda

Joseph May

Date: 5/23/2020 7:30:00 PM

Memories of old sailors, Wonderful write Rhonda

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/24/2020 12:05:00 AM

Thank you so much, Joseph! I enjoyed trying a new form :)xx Rhonda

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/23/2020 6:27:00 PM

Coming back to congratulate you on your win Rhonda :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/24/2020 12:04:00 AM

Thank you, Aditi! xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/23/2020 3:06:00 PM

I REALLY like this, Rhonda. Congrats on your win. Janice

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/24/2020 12:04:00 AM

Thank you, Janice. I'm glad you liked it! xx Rhonda

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/19/2020 12:22:00 AM

You are so talented, dear. What a sweet write. I especially like the stanza about the clouds which ended with his loved one twirling. Nostalgia..indeed. Beautiful

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/22/2020 12:37:00 AM

Thank you, Eileen! This one took me a couple days to finish. I was having trouble with the strict syllable count. It was a challenge! Hugs, Rhonda

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/18/2020 12:09:00 AM

This one is so touching and beautifully done. All the best Rhonda :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/22/2020 12:34:00 AM

Thank you again for your visits!