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Desert Love

Hot. . . white hot Sahara sand am I. Turning, ever turning, how I burn white. . . hot white beneath the desert sky. In search of sweet relief, for you I yearn, shifting, ever shifting, I’m a dune. Each particle of me is filled with heat. I roll beneath the sun of afternoon, ever passion parched though time be fleet. I’m drifting to the brink of mad desire. Cool. . . blue cool, sweet pool that I pursue- mirages that appear quench not my fire. Blue. . . cool blue, my remedy is you. I’m half a continent; my love is vast. Reveal yourself, Oasis, at long last! For PD's Your Best Love Poems ((old poems only)) Poetry Contest

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Date: 2/20/2020 7:43:00 PM
This is such a clever metaphor for passion; the hot desert seeking an oasis to cool itself down. I love your switching from "Hot ... white hot" to "white... hot white" in lines 1 & 3, and again in lines 10 & 12. Love the inner rhymes of turn/burn, cool/pool, and blue/you. This is so, so vivid and wonderful. A fav! ~ John
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Date: 3/11/2017 6:06:00 PM
Yowza...just the poem to read on a wet, grey Saturday evening! The passion is off the charts in this most deliciously sensual piece. Wonderful writing Andrea :-) blessings, lynn
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Date: 11/2/2014 6:14:00 AM
Excellent! How beautiful this is and an Oasis I.
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Date: 8/24/2014 10:58:00 AM
Andrea, Stopping by to check out a few of the featured poems:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. Always~ LINDA
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Date: 6/13/2014 6:50:00 PM
Hi, Andrea. The wanting is surely where it all begins. Desires become such a reality in our minds that when they finally materialize it is truly wonderful if they meet our expectations. This is a good one and enjoyable to read.... Robert.
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Date: 4/1/2013 11:10:00 AM
Congratulations Andrea on this sizzling winner...Donna
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Date: 4/1/2013 6:57:00 AM
Hot stuff, Andrea! The oasis IS your love ... shimmering ... will it be real? Awesome work!
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Date: 3/31/2013 10:38:00 PM
Simply beautiful Andrea, many congrats for this win.
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Date: 3/31/2013 3:25:00 PM
Andrea, this is one hot and steamy love poem! Love your use of personification. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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Date: 3/31/2013 10:14:00 AM
Congrats, Andrea. Another outstanding write, my friend. Nice going. hugs, Ralph
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Date: 3/31/2013 8:55:00 AM
congrats on your win Andrea
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Date: 3/30/2013 10:51:00 PM
Andrea, congratulations with your awesome love poem.... rendering the best part of life~ always*LINDA
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Date: 1/4/2013 11:34:00 PM
A SWEET LOVE... i feel as if you need some sun tan lotion,,,, he he he...JK.... a mirage sounds good about now... enjoyed...pd
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Date: 1/12/2011 9:21:00 AM
Very beautiful sonnet.Nice use of metaphors-kashinath
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Date: 3/19/2010 6:09:00 PM
this is a good one... very
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Date: 2/21/2010 5:11:00 PM
Oh mercy me...Oh yes indeed! Pure passion, Andrea!... 1-2-1-2-3-4-3-4-5-6-5-6-7-7...Right? On to the next one! - Tim
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Date: 1/27/2010 2:49:00 PM
This is a beautiful image, passionate wanting for someone. to be honest, i may sound weird but i believe the emotions are much sweeter before you are actually with that person you have longed for. oh, and i look for "Johnny Angel By Shelley Fabares" that song is so pretty! i really like the melody and the lyrics! -Always Lynette
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Date: 1/17/2010 6:03:00 AM
When I read that there was a sonnet contest--your name popped in my mind immediately and you are one sonnet queen!!! Heehee, and yup based on the "wow" factor, you definitely got it made--this is quite a different approach to the challenge, definitely not your typical love sonnet and it's just amazing, very well done, Andrea! Glad I'm back to reading your poems :)
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Date: 1/14/2010 6:22:00 PM
Sonnets are my favourite form and this is a hot little number. It was a pleasure to read. --Margaret
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Date: 1/14/2010 2:30:00 PM
You aqre so good with those sonnets! Really good idea well executed.
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Date: 1/14/2010 12:59:00 PM
Oh and wow...I got so involved with your poem that I forgot to tell you ...good luck in the contest....Marty
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Date: 1/14/2010 12:58:00 PM
Wow..this is hot and very nice...enjoyed...Marty P.S. I see you got a lot of WOW'S girl!!!! lol
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Date: 1/14/2010 10:25:00 AM
Wow...the passion is deep, and the verse is magic, Andrea! Once again, I see the talent you have in poetry! Good luck...no doubt a winner!! ~ Carrie...(ps..thanks so much for your compliment...most of my poetry is right here on P.S. I haven't been writing as long as you, just the last couple of years. So haven't started a real collection, except for myself.) But please share anything of yours...I am constantly learning! :)
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Date: 1/13/2010 9:10:00 PM
Wow! Now that is romantic longing at its finest. Andrea. A winner for sure. Love, Lainie
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Date: 1/13/2010 2:58:00 PM
Super poem Andrea, good luck in Laura's contest >> James
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