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pulsating periwinkle stars dot the sky
under a lavender moon we make sweet love
on silk-soft sand two passionate lovers lie
as heavenly hosts serenade from above
all around us luminous fireflies fly
we take it in without either asking why
O the vastness and smallness of this warm night
we bask in the afterglow of love and light




* a tribute to the styles of Ink Empress and Brandy

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Gary Radice Date: 5/5/2025 12:34:00 PM OK..I just had to read a rispetto not being familiar with the form. "Respect" Tommy. Anyone who can write 8 lines with a rhyming scheme ab ab cc dd in hendecasyllables and have it all make sense is impressive in my book. Nice one. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 5/5/2025 1:18:00 PM New to this form so I'm sure others do it better but thx for boost

David Crandall Date: 3/13/2025 9:18:00 PM Nice romantic poem and blending of styles, Tom! Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 3/14/2025 5:40:00 AM Hey thx

Alesia Leach Date: 2/26/2025 11:05:00 AM That’s a beautifully romantic poem! It has a dreamy, almost ethereal quality with its soft imagery--periwinkle stars, a lavender moon, silk-soft sand. The repetition of "we" reinforces the intimacy, making it feel deeply personal. The contrast between the vastness of the night and the smallness of the moment adds a lovely touch of existential wonder. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 2/26/2025 11:06:00 AM What I was hoping to accomplish. Thx much

Regina Elliott Date: 1/11/2025 3:14:00 PM Very beauteous eventide romantic poem, Tom. The artwork lends additional enchantment. May you have a cozy January evening. Blessings ~ Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 1/11/2025 3:21:00 PM Thx Gina

Liza Ortiz Date: 1/1/2025 3:23:00 PM nice Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 1/1/2025 3:57:00 PM Kewl

Sara Kendrick Date: 12/29/2024 7:55:00 AM I can't seem to find a new one by you so stopped here again. Sara K Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 12/30/2024 2:02:00 PM Thx Sara. Just posted something new yesterday

Marshall Iftekhar Ahmed Date: 12/7/2024 6:52:00 PM pulsating periwinkle stars dot the sky / heavenly hosts....simply poetic and beautiful. Best wishes. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 2/24/2025 1:38:00 PM Thx so much!

Sam Harty Date: 12/1/2024 12:40:00 PM This was lovely. You definitely have a talent for romantic poetry! Well written! Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 12/1/2024 5:52:00 PM We try, we try. Thx Sam

Joe Maverick Date: 11/5/2024 9:27:00 PM I always thought rispetto was an (ice cream?) Tom..Or a rest.?? Which I suppose in a way this Is.?? Don't worry though I am not going to Advocate a new school of thought.?? That can Be dangerous stuff.!! Oh my..I want to be happy If possible.?? I shall consume the ice cream.. Oh I mean this..?? ( nice dream!! ) yes thats better.) Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 11/6/2024 5:27:00 AM Jors got jokes!

Susan Ashley Date: 11/4/2024 6:29:00 PM Dear Tom, your poetic pen is not only golden but sweetly passionate too! A beautiful romance 'neath the "pulsating periwinkle stars". A tender love poem with alliterations softly sprinkled like stardust! A wonderful tribute to two of PS's premiere poetesses. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Suze Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 11/4/2024 7:22:00 PM Thx for visiting my little rispetto. Have a great week

Valsa George Date: 10/25/2024 6:26:00 AM Sweetly romantic! Lavender moon and silk soft sand make the ambiance heavenly. The.image too is so alluring. I don't think l have ever tried the Rispetto form of poem. Indeed you have presented a ' treasured night' Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/25/2024 6:37:00 AM I wanted to write something soft and sweet. Thx Valsa

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 10/24/2024 5:49:00 PM This tender love poem is very skillfully written, and has the most beautiful imagery! Nice work, Tom. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/24/2024 6:47:00 PM Thx Evelyn

Laura Leiser Date: 10/24/2024 7:58:00 AM I love this gem of a poem, Tom! Beautiful and romantic. I’ve never tried the Rispetto form before..you do it justice! :) Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/24/2024 8:04:00 AM It's my second one. Hopefully I'll continue to improve. Thx Laura

Eileen Manassian Date: 10/21/2024 6:56:00 PM Making love under the stars. Romantic. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/22/2024 5:38:00 AM Thx Eileen.

Paige Hind Date: 10/18/2024 4:39:00 PM Very romantic, I enjoyed the flow of this poem...beautiful Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/18/2024 4:44:00 PM Much thx Paige. Have a lovely weekend

JCB Brul Date: 10/17/2024 9:36:00 PM Lovely! Serenity is felt in every line. Warm wishes. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/18/2024 5:35:00 AM Thx much JCB

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 10/12/2024 6:40:00 AM What a perfect scene you create for two lovers making love spellbound under a lavender moon, serenaded by heavenly hosts from above, and fireflies adding to the joy and light of two people so in love, taking in the awe of a treasured night. Only true love such as you describe, can be explained, created and captured in this delightful write. An awesome tribe to both Brandy and INK Impress. Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/12/2024 10:07:00 AM Yes it is a beautiful scenario for two wedded lovers. Thx again Jen

Joe Maverick Date: 10/11/2024 10:10:00 AM Squelch..squeltch..Dang this shore is mushy.' Sure..' is ? Anyway its a soft one Tom..Look We have had loads of rain in the U K, and I just Wanted a sunny beach..I so you know..Get the Old pen working..' And sort it out, and some Tropical drinks would not go awry, four changes Of beach wear a dune buggy.' Come to think of it A speed boat and a cabin cruiser.Nothing to Flashy say an 80 footer.? And mooring fees paid up a decade.' a good write hereI think i'd better stay on his good side people? Login to Reply Joe Maverick Date: 10/11/2024 11:46:00 AM Hey come back...' I need The extras ya know..' Is he Of the 'younger generation?' One begins to wonder.? I mean its not like I would refuse him a boat ride..Now I mean you all know that.! Tom Woody Date: 10/11/2024 10:11:00 AM Ooh, mushy sounds sexy. Thx for visit Joe. Stay dry

Duke Beaufort Date: 10/8/2024 6:28:00 AM Tom, you have captured the essence of the feeling of the pleasure of love. It's really a gift that we can have these feelings and enjoy the afterglow. It could not have been said it any better than what you do here. A pleasure to read....smiles. BTW, those of us who have these feelings and perspective are very lucky! Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/8/2024 9:04:00 AM Ain't it the truth! Thx Duke

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 10/8/2024 12:52:00 AM Love poems are so beautiful when written with passion and understandable phrases. I absolutely love this poem, such a diverse write from your last one, which incidentally I thought was also excellent poetry. Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/8/2024 9:03:00 AM I try to be as eclectic as possible. Thx so much

Victor Buhagiar Date: 10/7/2024 8:57:00 AM Returning with thanks for the POTD. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/7/2024 8:58:00 AM You are always deserving Victor

Joanna Daniel Date: 10/7/2024 5:15:00 AM So beautiful, Tom:) great tribute:) Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/7/2024 5:33:00 AM Much thx Joanna

Anais Vionet Date: 10/6/2024 4:29:00 PM I love a dreamy beach love poem *sigh* But in actual practice, beach sand contains an ocean of harmful bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms. Eeuuww! That's why God invented cabanas and back seats. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/6/2024 4:52:00 PM Pretty sure my lovers were smart enough to lay on a blanket... on silk-soft sand but who knows. Sometimes ya just gotta give in to the moment and throw caution to the wind. It appears they had a "smashing" good time. Thx for visit

Michael Tor Date: 10/6/2024 1:45:00 PM Your passionate side shines with this personal moment shared by two on the beach. Love the picture really sets the mood for an intimate evening. Tastefully written Tom, thank you for sharing... Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/6/2024 2:38:00 PM Yes, always tasteful. Thx so much

Joe Dimino Date: 10/6/2024 12:58:00 PM Wow! Very beautiful. Romantic. Stopping time, finding eternity in the moment...that is an experience to treasure. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 10/6/2024 1:03:00 PM A night to remember... Thx

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