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Written 25th September 2025

Violet Grape Purple Envelope Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Robert James Liquori

 

 

A Violet Grape Purple Envelope

An envelope appeared through the front door
I felt excited by what my eyes saw
My hands were trembling, but for sure enough
'Twas addressed to me, I felt my young face blush.

As it was my first ever love letter
Nothing at all had felt any better
It had been sealed down with a loving kiss
Such lovely precious memories of bliss.

Violet grape purple, the envelope 
A colour I loved, the colour of hope
A hue that still for me shines in the past
Of a love I truly had thought would last.

But for us us someone stood in the way
I had to send my dear sweetheart away
A right no one at all should ever have
To interfere with a romance like that.

It was a love that was never to be
Someone spoiled that hope for him and for me
I still have that colourful envelope 
And the sad feelings it does still evoke.
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Date: 10/10/2025 12:02:00 AM
Wow! Congrats... Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/10/2025 9:18:00 AM
Than you Beata, some things stay in heart and mind forever, especially one’s first love letter… God bless you too…Beryl
Date: 10/4/2025 11:34:00 AM
I felt the emotions in your words; very well crafted!
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/4/2025 1:38:00 PM
Thank you Robert, it was an emotional time for me back then, being frowned upon for falling in love… Beryl
Date: 9/30/2025 11:21:00 AM
Dear Beryl, I love how you captured both the sweetness and the bittersweet pain. That violet grape purple envelope isn’t just a color anymore; it’s a whole memory, a feeling, a tiny treasure of the heart. Beautifully tender and honest, my dear friend. Autumn Blessings, Dear Beryl, Daniel
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/1/2025 11:38:00 PM
Thank you Daniel, it’s true my first ever Valentine’s Day card was opened before I had seen it, some things you never forget… Beryl
Date: 9/29/2025 2:28:00 AM
Love can be so satisfying if no one interferes and spoil everything. There are many evil minded people around, hell-bent to ruin all. Would you find real love? You have to be strong. Great emotions.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 9/29/2025 10:33:00 AM
I found real love in the end, so all’s well.. Beryl
Date: 9/27/2025 8:36:00 AM
What a touching and reflective poem...the first romantic letter. Wishing you all the best with this contest entry, dear Beryl
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 9/27/2025 3:48:00 PM
Thank you Sotto, how I wish I’d kept that letter, sadly I didn’t have the luxury of privacy … Beryl
Date: 9/25/2025 6:35:00 PM
A love that was never to be…it stands out with evocation!
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 9/27/2025 3:47:00 PM
Yes it was not to be, someone stood in the way for me. Thank you Kim… Beryl
Date: 9/25/2025 5:34:00 PM
awww, what a poignant and nostalgic poem...first love letter. You helped me remember mine....best wishes with this entry in the contest, hugs, Sara
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 9/27/2025 3:45:00 PM
Thank you Sara, no one should spoil first love, sadly that’s how it was for me… Beryl
Date: 9/25/2025 12:20:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/story. I loved the colorful envelopes and paper I once sent. Guess that was from the days of old. "Good Luck" Have a fun day writing away.........
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 9/27/2025 3:41:00 PM
Thank you Paula, enjoy writing away too… Beryl
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