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Tingly skies full of surprise oh how I love when with surmise,
the little rascal aims his dart as if it were, poetic art!

He conceals behind the blush of day,
nips in, then dashes back away
with grinning lips and silver bow,
he strikes before I even know.

A stranger smirk, I feel the spark—
my calm heart a blind bargain,
no shield, no plan, no grand excuse,
just twisted thoughts and love let loose.

Now here I am, without a clue…
when cupid's arrow aims for you, there isn't much that you can do!

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Robert Pettit Date: 8/9/2025 12:45:00 PM Reminds me of Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". A fun poem to read! Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/9/2025 12:57:00 PM Totally! That play definitely has that dreamy, magical vibe. Glad the poem gave you those feels!

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/8/2025 8:18:00 PM It's such pleasure to read this, Rowena. Thank you for the smiles. Good luck in the contest. :) Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/8/2025 8:39:00 PM You’re very welcome! I’m glad my poem could bring a smile. Thank you for the kind wishes.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/8/2025 12:14:00 PM This is delightful. Thanks for your visit. Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/8/2025 5:30:00 PM Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you stopping by!

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/8/2025 10:11:00 AM Very sweet! Cupid is capricious. Loved your poem. Great content, dear. Thanks for your visit to my page. :) Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/8/2025 5:29:00 PM Thank you! Cupid really keeps us on our toes, doesn’t he? So glad you enjoyed the poem.

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/8/2025 6:12:00 AM Ahhh!! A little humor for the contest and they do say the heart wants what the heart wants. It reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Thanks for sharing this one with us, I enjoyed reading it. Sara K Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/8/2025 6:51:00 AM Thanks so much, Sara! I’m glad you enjoyed the humor — sometimes a little lightness goes a long way. Really appreciate your kind words!

Lyric Man Date: 8/8/2025 5:56:00 AM Without the disciple of “stillness” I don’t know who I am. I quickly become a projection of what I think the world wants me to be. In quiet meditation I find my true self and can live the day ahead in authenticity. To hear the sun in warmth, to be embraced by water, to have trees dance with pride in a breeze, and hear the voice of God in a whisper.. the hush is holy (and beautiful) indeed. This write of yours is a treasure! Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/8/2025 6:50:00 AM Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful reflection. I completely agree — stillness is where we truly find ourselves and connect deeply with the world around us. Your words about hearing the sun and the trees dance really touched me. So grateful you found this write a treasure!

Ghairo Daniels Date: 8/8/2025 12:21:00 AM You captured Cupid’s character very well, Rowena ! Of course he is one of God’s favourite messengers & as with all Divine timing, we can do naught. My calm heart a blind bargain is a fascinating line ~ makes me think ! Many Cupid’s your way ! Xx ps. Do you mean ´grinning lips ‘ instead of ´ginning ´ lips ? If so, correct typo before submitting. Love ya. Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/8/2025 1:46:00 AM Aww, thank you! Yes, I meant grinning lips — good catch! Glad that line made you think. Sending lots of Cupids right back at you!

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/7/2025 5:00:00 PM witty poem and such a joy to read. Well crafted too. Best wishes witht he contest, hugs, Sara Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/7/2025 6:26:00 PM Thank you, Sara! hugs right back to you!

John Gondolf Date: 8/7/2025 4:36:00 PM This delightful rhyme brings a smile to my heart. I enjoyed the read, Rowena. John Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/7/2025 6:25:00 PM Thank you, John! I’m so glad it brought a smile—that makes my day.

Joe Dimino Date: 8/7/2025 2:50:00 PM Cute...adorable write. Very witty, well done. In fact, totally delightful! -- yep, he's still using his trusty bow, while others, less romantic, use tweets and emails. Old fashioned myself. Something about the tip of poetic arrow, that never loses its appeal. Beautifully penned. Brava! Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/7/2025 6:25:00 PM Thanks so much! Yep, there’s just something about that bow-and-arrow charm—no emoji or email can quite compete. Guess some old-school things never lose their magic.