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A classic poetic form, a lyrical impression... I perceive it as a scene from a fairy tale.

Abyss of Seductive Dreams

She is my star, Amaryllis,
who, beneath the full moon, sleepily caresses 
the foam of southern seas beside the atoll of Harmony...
Night after night (waiting for a miracle)
I wander in a fever dream near the Cape of Hopelessness;
I yearn for her helpless tenderness...
When the first rays of dawn finally light up the horizon
and the voice of a distant bard is carried on the breeze,
I’m breathless with amazement…
Amaryllis slowly emerges from the waves in a long, silver robe
tinged with the hue of pink seashells.
Pearls like tears glisten in her thick, curly copper hair,
and moonlight gleams upon her sandals of seaweed...
The surf roars, the sky descends toward the water.
She raises her slender arms and casts upon me the net 
of her capricious desire.
Suddenly, I sink into the depths...
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Haywood Avatar
September 19, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Your piece captures a wonderful blend of longing and mythic storytelling. The progression from waiting at the 'Cape of Hopelessness' to her sudden emergence is paced beautifully, and the climax feels both seductive and overwhelming. Excellent work with the atmosphere! Great writing, Marian! - Chris
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September 4, 2026 at 9:08 PM
A beautifully immersive fantasy free verse, rich with moonlit sea imagery and a dreamlike sense of longing. Amaryllis rises as an unforgettable, mythic presence, while the final plunge into her “capricious desire” gives the poem a haunting, seductive close. You have soup mail
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