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Her Luminance

Facing the silent sea,
she stands in silhouette
against the light
of the scarlet sunset.

In stillness
of her stolen gazes,
at seagulls taking flight
she sings ephemeral euphony.

Her dulcet voice
soars like a delicate dandelion~
and finally finds me.


10 June 2021
Modified from my poem, “Against The Light”
For Brian Strand’s All Yours (June 10) Poetry Contest
1st Place

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Date: 4/9/2022 1:41:00 AM
Lovely and mesmerizing verse.... "her dulcet voice soars like a delicate dandelion..." . Lovely image.
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Date: 6/20/2021 10:25:00 PM
superb imagery you are crafted in your poem; just like it
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Date: 6/11/2021 7:50:00 AM
Mesmerizing verses that enchant the heart and mind, dearest, JCB. Blessings.
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Date: 6/10/2021 9:40:00 PM
'Sophisticated ink here', I can't but agree with poet Gershon Wolf, and congrats for the win, dear poet.
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Date: 6/10/2021 8:06:00 PM
Outstanding denouement, poetess. Sophisticated ink here. Bravo, Gershon
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Date: 6/10/2021 9:41:00 AM
what wonderful imagery and your use of alliteration is delightful. thanks for sharing JCB :-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 6/10/2021 5:54:00 AM
Hello JCB - How beautiful is this very. How poetic is this very. Everything is right within your theme and poetic expressions that gives life to imagery. Thank you for sharing. Be proud of this entry. Have a wonderful day and enjoy poetry soup.
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Date: 6/10/2021 3:27:00 AM
Beautiful. Love it. God bless you always, Love, Gina
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Date: 6/10/2021 12:47:00 AM
Beautiful Imagery. Congratulations!
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