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Distant Shore

[*Hendecasyllable: line of verse containing 11 syllables with stanzas with repeated end words and a five line envoi that concludes the ballade.]*


Look as… “a crimson sky breaks the distant shore” Signaling I will see my fair home no more the ship drifts into shadows far from yon shore And soon the sky is dark night, crimson no more The vastness of an indigo sky I'm sure, will leave my soul lonely alite nevermore The dusting of pinprick lights are ever sure guiding all lost ones to find their way once more Again, crimson sky breaks on a distant shore A foreign land I have never seen before But skies remain the same over every shore Connecting souls across oceans of befores Envoi: As long as skies remain, with stars to proclaim I am here at home, even though not the same Now knowing, no matter where we are going We do all see the same vast canvas of yore Yes, the same crimson sky breaks the distant shore.
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Date: 5/23/2025 9:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Distant Shore" write. Have a blessed day with your win.......
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Crystol Woods
Date: 5/23/2025 10:13:00 AM
Ty! I'll be by to read yours and everyone else's just as soon as possible. Xo
Date: 5/22/2025 3:21:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Very nicely done
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Crystol Woods
Date: 5/23/2025 10:12:00 AM
Thank you Joseph! Xo
Date: 5/13/2025 3:38:00 PM
Hello Crystol Woods, When the is setting and the color is pinkish. To me it is so beautiful .Also A sunset over the water is beautiful. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/16/2025 10:04:00 AM
Hello Cystol, Yes there are so many beautiful things in this world. You are welcome. Xo /Darlene/
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Crystol Woods
Date: 5/16/2025 7:07:00 AM
So many beautiful things in this world! Ty for reading! Xo
Date: 5/12/2025 7:25:00 PM
Nice form choice. I like "skies the same over every shore, connecting souls across oceans of befores" - a universal connection among all shores and all times?
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Crystol Woods
Date: 5/16/2025 7:06:00 AM
I love your interpretation! Thanks fir stopping by David! Xo
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