Premiere Contest WinnerA Clementine Duet

When tuscan tunes of twilight,
cascade as clementine confetti, 
She searches for secret silhouettes,
swirling to the symphony 
of sunflower serenades.

In the midst of faded fields,
marigold memories crawl back,
refraining yesterday’s
tangerine dreams.
Swans glide in
sullen grace,
illustrating a saffron 
backdrop from
sweet sighs of 
fauna’s concerto.

Harmony of melodies
is the idyllic essence 
of dulcet beginnings. 
A plethora of 
prewritten words 
soar as passionate notes,
harvested through 
hypnotic crescendos,
emanating amber toned scales,
whilst she sways below 
apricot streaked skylines,
adorned in champagne 
hued consonants,
synchronizing dandelion 
desires,
fluttering beyond 
darkness that floats,
as lyrical lines vibrate, 
and ascend to 
euphonious heights,
where bronze keys of 
her mellifluous heart,
evolve from a tapestry 
of twinkling tenors.


Her muse mimics 
scentless petals. 
There’s no wrong interval,
when performing in a world, 
where rays of 
honeyed glow drift,
veiling the rhythm,
between bleeding
dusk and dawn.
Changing chords remain
oblivious, 
to the pulsating pain,
as her perfectly 
manicured fingers lift. 
The hunter’s moon
too refuses to see, 
how her heart no 
longer is made of flowers,
but nostalgic ferns 
and leafless forests,
that twist and turn—
wilting away to
songs of sorrow. 

But there’s a maestro 
with a pristine prologue.
He understands her mind
blisters when colors tumble.
How her fragility has 
been sleeping on 
weathered pansies. 

He guides her to
softly press the 
porcelain frame of 
piano keys,
playing the prelude
to a classical sonata,
lost in the maple waves 
of wind-blown whispers.
Her oak leaf twirls and 
sows duets
of sanguine tomorrows, 
pitching lines within 
veins rhymed in vain.
Birds of paradise croon 
to orchestrated 
hope and love,
while a palette of sounds 
piercingly rise to unravel 
a synopsis for healing.
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Onpaper Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 11:28 AM
tuscan tunes of twilight,..clementine confetti,…secret silhouettes,..u on an alliteration roll aee! apricot streaked skylines, champagne hued consonants, synchronizing dandelion desires,..mm the kind of life you pour through your pieces!! her heart no longer is made of flowers, but nostalgic ferns n leafless forests.. loooove that line papi!!! lost in the maple waves of wind-blown whispers. Mmm! palette of sounds piercingly rise to unravel a synopsis for healing.. u mesmerize me so effortlessly!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 15, 2023 at 6:04 AM
I can see why this was chosen. Magnificent poetry my friend. A hearty congratulations.
Hind Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 8:48 PM
Hey, exceptional poetess lady! Congrats! You deserve it all!
Goldsmith Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 10:16 AM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What an amazing write/story. Your pen was working overtime. "Love It" Have a blessed day.....................
Sharma  Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 9:23 AM
Oh my, heartiest congratulations to you dear Ink Empress on receiving this very-well deserved honour of being the first place winner.. Wow, you got the trophy !!! I feel even more wonderful in visiting your page now seeing the trophy beside your poem.. Keep shining, dear angelic soul! I'm so happy :)
Dutta Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 5:50 AM
BIG CONGRATS to win TOP on your amazing poem to mesmerize every reader. Have Great Days. Blessings.
Schatz Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 1:00 AM
Hi Ink Express, I wanted to congratulate you on your win (!) and thank you for your kind comment on Heather (!) I've been overwhelmed with stuff lately and remiss on responding. Cheers!
Jones Avatar
October 10, 2023 at 6:45 AM
Congrats on a much deserved 1st place win!
Seeker Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 10:04 PM
‘dandelion desires’ ~ how do you come up with these expressions? Warmest congratulations on your win with this exquisite write, IE
One Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 12:49 PM
A wonderful poem full of great verse with vivid imagery and written so well using the three subjects.. Thank you for writing and congratulations on your placement..
Hamilton Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 4:07 AM
I enjoyed visiting your page Ink the words fall from your pen like raindrops well written hugs Shadow
Buehler Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 11:31 PM
Your poem took me on a fascinating and beautiful journey, Ink. Thank you for sharing this amazing poem. It is in my faves.
Daniel Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 6:03 AM
Sweet, sad, then hopeful, brilliant duet:)
Scott Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 9:34 PM
You had me at "Tuscan tunes of twilight.." When I cannot find words the piano speaks for me and this is so lyrical and beautiful. Gotta fave. "as lyrical lines vibrate, and ascend to euphonious heights". Just lovely :)
Parker Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 3:49 PM
a bow to the poet who can paint their soul in thin layers of color and musical symphonic tones creating a journey for the reader to feel, to see, to hear ...thank you for this poetry...dear poet
Greenhough Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 12:43 PM
Oh yes, this was great. It seemed like a symphony with many instruments, yet each had a voice.
Hind Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 12:42 PM
Soooo gorgeous! I loved this. You really have outdone yourself. My mind iis busy, lol. :)
Poet Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 10:47 AM
Dear Ink, Your words and verses' brilliance and depth amaze me. Each word is a master painter's stroke, making a masterpiece. Your talent is unmatched, and I admire your work. Your poetry has a compelling voice that touches me and this poem is amazing. Your ability to blend vulnerable feelings with rich orange hues to evoke autumnal calm is remarkable. I'm going to favor this one.
Kendrick Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 8:48 AM
Creative one with very descriptive and rich vocabulary resounding within the lines. Thanks for sharing it with us and for dropping by my page. Sara
Pandit Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 6:09 AM
as lyrical lines vibrate, and ascend to euphonious heights, where bronze keys of her mellifluous heart, evolve from a tapestry of twinkling tenors--Her oak leaf twirls and sows duets of sanguine tomorrows--So many wonderful lines of poetic excellence, Ink. A FAVE indeed!
Andresen Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 4:20 AM
- Your lines vibrate in color, fragrance ... and choice of words ... even in song of sorrow, Ink :) - A wonderful poem, as always :) - hugs
George Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 3:52 AM
Your poem in an autumn ambiance streaked with colors brilliant is indeed a masterpiece of poetic art ! How in a tuneless life, a maestro comes who understands her mind and 'guides her to press the ebony keys to play the prelude to a classical sonata" ! In a life scentless and of discordant tunes, there will be a saviour to give it the right pitch and tune. Let the two sing together a wonderful duet. I am at a loss for words to say how this heartfelt writing has impacted me. Simply great!
Buhagiar Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 2:28 AM
Taking your view of autumn, your poetry is inundated with gentle and gracious emotions, and plenty of imagery too. And strangely enough, I was humming "Oh my darling Clementine" lately and then I heard it played by Andre Rieu's orchestra which I love so much. A masterful poem. Blessings.
Onpaper Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 1:57 AM
tuscan tunes of twilight, clementine confetti,She searches for secret silhouettes, swirling to the symphony of sunflower serenades… oooo look at the alulu on that thaaaang!!! prewritten words soar as passionate notes,. Mm like the essence of your words aee!! how her heart no longer is made of flowers,.mmmmm beautiful line! He guides her to softly press the porcelain frame of ivory and ebony keys, mm a scene to remember!!!! Gorgeous piece papi!!!
Sharma  Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 1:53 AM
There are so many vulnerable emotions here that you've woven so delicately and gracefully within hues of orange in an autumnal ambience, describing the plethora of feelings that swirl in the heart of a musician.. The mellifluous tones of this piece truly make it a masterpiece write and it's truly difficult to quote fav lines here as whole of this is just brilliant! The way you've echoed a symphony of agony & ache here, which is being soothed by the healing understanding of the lover, ah, woww
Sharma  Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 1:56 AM
"The hunter’s moon too refuses to see, how her heart no longer...—wilting away to songs of sorrow" This part is so Heart-touching and maybe because it strikes a chord in my heart as well.. "Changing chords remain oblivious, to the pulsating pain, as her perfectly manicured fingers lift" That's a really unique way of describing a piano ambience as fingers glide on the keys as emotions take control.. A phenomenal piece my dear ink, love that ending and opening, a FAV definitely! :)
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