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One Last Sunset Kiss

We’ve been sunset chasers ever since we were wed

Sprinting in our car to capture that perfect moment
 
As the earth and sky kissed each other goodnight


My eyelids close as I meditate on swirls of albacore prisms

Engulfing the last remnants of the sun’s waning light

You were my prince and I  your beloved bride


Here we are-- a stranger, me, and you in a majestic hot air balloon ride

Soon there will only be two …as I honor your last wishes 

Scattering your ashes against marmalade and burgundy hues


Let me savor this moment,... our last sunset together 

Before our time on this earth as husband and wife is through



Written for Francine Robert’s Contest-Top 5 Sunsets

7-16-12



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  1. Date: 11/18/2012 11:30:00 AM

    Hey post a new poem!!!

  1. Date: 8/10/2012 10:29:00 AM

    I am stopping by your list of poetry to read a poem and thank you for your kind comment on my poetry Gwen. It is a pleasure to read your writing. Hope you are enjoying this beautiful day. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 8/2/2012 6:51:00 PM

    Your sense of endearment reinvigorates the smile in fidelity's charm - J.A.B.

  1. Date: 7/29/2012 10:14:00 PM

    RIX, a wonderful CONGRATULATIONS in Francine Roberts' contest... these are some nice winning poems in her "Top five Sunsets" ... always~ PD

  1. Date: 7/29/2012 3:57:00 PM

    I love the diction in this poem. It brings the poem to life.

  1. Date: 7/27/2012 1:27:00 PM

    Congratulations on your win in Francine's "Top Five Sunsets" contest Gwen. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 7/26/2012 1:59:00 PM

    gwendy,ghautami says hi ,connected with her on fb...says she misses you..very much...

  1. Date: 7/26/2012 2:37:00 AM

    congrads on yhm Gwendolena,you made it here and thats an honor,mine didn't make it but i am happy and proud to see your name my lille imp!

  1. Date: 7/25/2012 11:04:00 PM

    I remember how much I loved this one when I first saw it. congratulations, for me one of the very best of the sunset poems.

  1. Date: 7/25/2012 8:14:00 PM

    Congrats on your win Gwen! This is such a beautiful and touching write. I just told my husband to do this with my ashes at sunset over a body of water. I could finally face my fear of heights and drowning. I think I'm onto something here, thanks to your poem! LOL...Love and Blessings, Rhonda

  1. Date: 7/25/2012 3:54:00 PM

    Debbie, I don't want to correct the error in my poem bc it is soooo funny the mistake I made! hahaha.

    R. Avatar Gwendolen R. Date: 7/25/2012 3:56:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    isnt albacore a type of tuna or something?
  1. Date: 7/25/2012 3:41:00 PM

    hmmm albacore? now I have to google LOL Congrad's on your fine write winning. Light & love

    R. Avatar Gwendolen R. Date: 7/25/2012 3:52:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    hahaha...I think I wrote this one with NO SLEEP and you are correct...hahahah...I am laughing my butt off that you discovered this very bad word error! Thanks, Deb. :)
    Guzzi Avatar Debbie Guzzi Date: 7/25/2012 3:43:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I think..hmmm you mean abalone prisims..the shell which looks likes a pearlized watercolor bleeding?
  1. Date: 7/25/2012 12:32:00 PM

    congradulations on your well deserved win! Jane XoXo

  1. Date: 7/25/2012 11:28:00 AM

    Beautifully written on a sad note. Congratulations on your win. Lvoe, Joyce

  1. Date: 7/25/2012 10:48:00 AM

    Gwen, super congrats on your win, excellent write...just brilliant..David

  1. Date: 7/25/2012 10:35:00 AM

    everlasting melody pf love against a sunset backdrop, gwenie.. loads of congrats!..:) huggs!

  1. Date: 7/25/2012 8:37:00 AM

    congrats on your Honorable mention in the contest Gwen, great job

  1. Date: 7/24/2012 12:40:00 PM

    Hi Gwen very good write about a goodbye I loved it good luck in the comp, all the best Owen

  1. Date: 7/23/2012 3:31:00 PM

    What a take on this contest!...I love it!

  1. Date: 7/20/2012 8:01:00 PM

    Glad Jag found out who the ashes belonged to; was worried it was all real and I was prepared to offer condolences but you fooled me! Was in a tizzy about the name change too but reading below got me straightened out. Sunsets were never so beautiful keep improving nature Gwen. Love it all. Lizzie

  1. Date: 7/20/2012 12:05:00 PM

    Just dropping by to say: Have a great WEEKEND,Gwendolen,(umm,Sunny Girl..) Hope everything`s well with Gabrielle.Flying hugs across the Soup bowl:) Take Care,Arild

  1. Date: 7/19/2012 8:28:00 PM

    great write Gwen..best wishes...Love...Joseph

  1. Date: 7/19/2012 5:59:00 AM

    Stunning Gwen, absolutely stunning.. I just love where you took this theme with this write of yours. This is a real gem!! Wishing you the best for the contest. Hope your week has been a good one thus far :) love Wilma

  1. Date: 7/18/2012 6:16:00 PM

    This poem really got me thinking....I'm thinking I want my wifey to do that with my ashes..If all goes well.But,she prob won't. Nice write! Made me want to go watch the sunset. :o)

  1. Date: 7/18/2012 3:53:00 PM

    So sweet and lovely sunset kiss poem....love it. - Hope you win...good luck for you Gwen !!! - Coming home to Norway tomorrow. - oxox love Anne-Lise

  1. Date: 7/18/2012 1:33:00 PM

    Lift up your foot, now the other one, there's your pedestal! The imagery is epic. I was looking through my faves, and was like, who the hell is Sunny Girl? You do shine bright with this piece.

    R. Avatar Gwendolen R. Date: 7/18/2012 3:07:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    ha ha..u know my little puppy's name is Sunny--hence, I am Sunny's Girl! That's where it came from! :) g.
  1. Date: 7/18/2012 10:28:00 AM

    ah the Sunny Girl is back in full force of beauty luv.. a glorious poem depicting sunset and the gloe and effect it has on lovers .. best wishes .. awesome lines capture the mood and theme so well luv..

  1. Date: 7/18/2012 6:54:00 AM

    vary emotional write. Touching my heart with pain. Tfs

  1. Date: 7/18/2012 4:51:00 AM

    How did u get this amazing idea to write a sunset poem on. It is easy to follow unlike some of your other writes. I love this one for its lovely poetic qualities. btw, who is this air balloon conductor? !!!) Jag

    R. Avatar Gwendolen R. Date: 7/20/2012 8:34:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    ha ha ha ha ha---
    Nair Avatar S.Jagathsimhan Nair Date: 7/19/2012 9:07:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank u, nuthead!
    R. Avatar Gwendolen R. Date: 7/18/2012 10:01:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    U and Andrea are killing me about this one tiny detail...he is a complete stranger from the hot air balloon company, silly goose!
  1. Date: 7/18/2012 1:40:00 AM

    Sunny, good job you pre-warned me about the fiction bit, I love the poem, but I adore the image it portrays, good luck...David

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