A Silent Wish

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As we sit looking out over
weary western skies,
breathing in the solitude
of twilight’s scented breeze, 
remembering the passing day
and dreaming of spring flowers
waiting just around the bend

I see the evening’s first star
appear beyond the barren maples
above a drowsy horizon,
an opal on a deep violet canvas,
a single heartbeat pulsating
in the late winter heavens,
and I make a silent wish

Chilly winds waft through the fields,
their quiet rush flowing
in tempo with this celestial heartbeat,
when you take my face in your 
silken hands and kiss me,
sweeter than rose petal pudding,
taking my breath completely away 

Then resting your head 
on my shoulder you sigh telling me 
I am everything you have ever wished for
and you will love me forever,
when I feel three heartbeats forming as one
and glancing up at that star once more 
I whisper, “thank you”

3/20/20

For A Star’s Heartbeat poetry contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 11/2/2021 12:54:00 AM
This is amazing. Such a beautiful write. Miss you hope you are ok.
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Date: 6/22/2020 7:07:00 PM
Thankyou for this beautiful poem.Hope you re doing well Chris.
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Date: 6/2/2020 2:18:00 AM
I am missing your poetry Chris. I hope you are well and return to PSoup soon. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 4/21/2020 1:36:00 PM
This is a wonderful write Chris, I see you haven't been around much either, I hope you are well!
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Date: 4/15/2020 4:13:00 PM
Chris, There's so much to your stars, more than meets the eye. The image of that first star in the clearing, 'an opal on a deep violet canvas'. That still remains with me. -Richard
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Date: 4/12/2020 10:17:00 PM
Great entry my romantic brothern'...you never disappoint ...Happy Easter and best wishes from The Wingster...stay safe :o)
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Date: 4/7/2020 12:50:00 PM
Hello Chris, I love, love, this poem. You created this poem as Free verse. I read it as romantic. This poem will be my fav. Stay safe. Enjoy your day. Peace Nd Joy.
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Date: 3/27/2020 2:49:00 AM
Lovely romantic write up, Chris:) some things are better said your way:)
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Date: 3/26/2020 11:43:00 AM
Hi Chris, Have not heard from you for a while - hope you are keeping well - another wonderful gem that you have penned. Good luck in the contest, Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 3/24/2020 10:24:00 AM
This is beautifully written. So nice to read today. I hope you are well. Take care :)
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Date: 3/23/2020 10:02:00 PM
Pretty as a picture, Chris... Just wondering how you manage to kiss maintaining proper social distance and wearing a mask. LOL. Great contest entry. Cheers, Gershon
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Date: 3/23/2020 3:04:00 AM
Chris, this poem has it all, a wish, the stars and love and romance! I wish this poem had been on the short winner's list. I loved it! Keep safe my friend. xxoo
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Chris Green
Date: 3/23/2020 10:53:00 AM
Thank you so very much Connie
Date: 3/22/2020 6:26:00 PM
Rose petal pudding...something sweetly romantic about that!
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Chris Green
Date: 3/23/2020 10:53:00 AM
Thank you Kim.
Date: 3/21/2020 9:55:00 AM
I enjoyed your poem, Chris, from the excellent imagery to the loving sentiment at the ending. Very beautiful. Hugs, Catie :-)
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Chris Green
Date: 3/23/2020 10:52:00 AM
Thank you so much Catie.
Date: 3/20/2020 3:49:00 PM
Lovely Chris...
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Chris Green
Date: 3/20/2020 4:13:00 PM
Thanks my friend.
Date: 3/20/2020 2:46:00 PM
Hello Chris Green, I love this poem filled with love. It has a comforting feeling. Have a nice day my friend. love and peace. Stay well.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/22/2020 9:15:00 AM
Hello Chris, I hope you are well and staying safe. I wish you to have a very nice day. Hugs . Love, and Joy. Your friend Darlene.
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Chris Green
Date: 3/20/2020 2:52:00 PM
Thank you so very much Darlene.
Date: 3/20/2020 1:57:00 PM
Feeling three heartbeats as one...is a whole lot of love...the union of a star baby...Nice one
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Chris Green
Date: 3/20/2020 1:58:00 PM
Thank you so much Arturo
Date: 3/20/2020 1:46:00 PM
- A wonderful poem, Chris - Best wishes in the contest - Have a safe weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Chris Green
Date: 3/20/2020 1:52:00 PM
Thank you my friend, you be safe too.
Date: 3/20/2020 12:43:00 PM
How poignant and touching, especially the three heartbeats at the end, so tenderly hopeful...
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Chris Green
Date: 3/20/2020 1:52:00 PM
Thank you so very much Michelle
Date: 3/20/2020 12:35:00 PM
amazingly beautiful, chris! thank you for this...
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Chris Green
Date: 3/20/2020 1:51:00 PM
Thank you for your comment Ilene.
Date: 3/20/2020 12:12:00 PM
this is beautiful Chris...a nice escape from the news all around us... best wishes in the contest... love this... hugs and blessings
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Chris Green
Date: 3/20/2020 12:14:00 PM
Thank you so very much Sandy. I am happy this one took your mind off of things for a few minutes.
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