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Arctic Afterglow Premiere Contest Winner

When the glacial sun slips in softened womb of the scarlet spheres at dusk, yearning for hibernal rebirth as a lustrous morning star, it radiates golden beams like lakes of sunshine, flowing over chiming starlit bells in our hazy haven; and I scrap frosted flakes off the bittersweet pamphlets that whisper our names in the misty winds of 'Us'. Calming the coalesced chaos within my infernal pulses, his warmth drapes this enchanted soul with daffodil- smudged days of hot cocoa amidst a wintry wonderland. If I could bloom like an arctic afterglow's heart on bare alpine trees, I would only choose him to be my daylight- perfumed violet scent, evermore. I can never stroll away from the shimmering silverine memory, when my muse's trust breathed hailstorm's poesy in my solstitial lungs and kissed the fractals of a bruised poet's spirit. Dreaming of yuletide, I achingly yearn to become the silken apricity of those soft lyrics that swing in his thundersnow thoughts and frostbitten flesh, re-writing the jaggery saga of twin-sanguine-lovers in beige brushstrokes of foggy 'We'. Sometimes, I forsake to surrender and ask for a peaceful nod from the 'Lord of Soulmates', can I be the honeysuckle ink for my beloved's watercolor feather, always nurturing the snowy twists of our tale within fate's untold wisdom? When I desire to wander in black-iced myths of insatiable agony, will he become my bejeweled healer and fight off those sombre silhouettes of Jack Frost's saudade, like a samurai? For, I take him as the gift of my last wish, forever inhaling the chilly secrets of our lantern- lives in my subconscious visions, that keep me alive upon crestfallen sleets of intuitive icicles; I want to live forever, in his pearly eyes' abode, which coruscates with glossy lustre of fireflies and makes me flutter my hiemal white wings like a spellbound fairy in grey-orchid sonatas.

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Date: 1/22/2024 3:26:00 PM
Love the enchanted story of longing. My favourite image is 'daffodil smudged days'.
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Date: 1/19/2024 8:41:00 AM
Lovely! Congratulations
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Date: 12/15/2023 2:30:00 PM
Such a lovely poem..Congratulations on your placement in the contest
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Date: 12/14/2023 4:17:00 PM
Breathtakingly beautiful! Your sonata of love is truly captivating! Congratulations Hiyaji!
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Date: 12/14/2023 9:17:00 AM
Back with heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved contest win with this lovely sonata dear Hiya. Thanks for your support and comments
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Date: 12/14/2023 7:11:00 AM
This is absolutely gorgeous and so very magical, i loved this one. Congratulations on your well deserved win
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Date: 12/13/2023 10:12:00 PM
"I want to live forever, in his pearly eyes' abode, which coruscates with glossy lustre of fireflies and makes me flutter my hiemal white wings like a spellbound fairy in grey-orchid sonatas." This alone will make a poem so complete sizzling with love and adoration and reinstating an idol in the sacred niche of your heart. Your poem breathes in the fragrance of love and makes the air redolent. As ever your poem consists of umpteen lovely images and soul stirring lines, dear gifted poet
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Date: 12/6/2023 1:51:00 PM
A poem of pure beauty and bliss, Hiya. This is a fave. All good wishes, Evelyn :)
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Hiya Sharma
Date: 12/7/2023 6:55:00 PM
Thank you so much dear poetess, for you to say that this is a fav, ahh.. It just warms my heart! I'm grateful to your for your beautiful feedback and kind support~ sending you love & light - Hiya :)
Date: 12/4/2023 6:59:00 PM
This is a poem that makes me happy. It dances with imagery. Thank you for writing such beautiful words.
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Hiya Sharma
Date: 12/7/2023 6:56:00 PM
Awwn, I'm so glad to know that this poem made you happy.. This is such a heartwarming compliment to receive.. I'm beyond grateful for your ethereal support and kindness, dear :) sending love & light!
Date: 12/4/2023 11:08:00 AM
You are a great poet. You poetic skills are beyond my imagination. Make it simple, so that I can fully understand.
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Hiya Sharma
Date: 12/7/2023 6:58:00 PM
Oh, thank you so much for your very kind compliments~ yes, my metaphors are complex many times, but I'm trying to simplify a bit :) I'm wholeheartedly grateful for your kindness!! - Regards..
Date: 12/3/2023 6:47:00 PM
Thinking on loveliness of soulmate relationships... beautiful, with a winter tone, that makes it 'enchanting'... a pleasure!
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Hiya Sharma
Date: 12/7/2023 7:00:00 PM
Awwn, this is such a beautiful comment, dear poetess.. I truly adore your mesmerizing poems and to receive such kind words from u, ahh, means a lot! Grateful for all your lovely support.. :) sending love & light!
Date: 12/3/2023 4:47:00 PM
you're such a gifted poet..esquisite lines and imagery, dearest Hiya! I truly liked these lines: I want to live forever, in his pearly eyes' abode, which coruscates with glossy lustre. Fabulous descriptions of this winter wonderland. Have a pleasant evening, Sara
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Date: 12/3/2023 1:27:00 PM
Poetic loveliness Hiya! A captivating write….Debx
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Date: 12/3/2023 12:40:00 PM
When the glacial sun slips in softened womb of the scarlet spheres at dusk, yearning for hibernal rebirth as a lustrous morning star-- Dreaming of yuletide, I achingly yearn to become the silken apricity of those soft lyrics---Awesome descriptions in this wintry wonderland, Hiya. Your pen is gifted.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/4/2023 5:17:00 AM
Yes, Tom
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Tom Woody
Date: 12/3/2023 2:26:00 PM
ikr?
Date: 12/3/2023 10:29:00 AM
The poem you wrote is certainly a work of art, dear Hiya. It is admirable in its eloquence and presentation. I appreciate the beauty it has brought into my heart. I cannot express how magnificent this work is. I've been utterly enthralled by it. Your creative abilities are very remarkable, as evidenced by the flawless word choice and great depth of emotion communicated. It is obvious that you are gifted and have infinite potential. This is a fave.
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Date: 12/3/2023 10:12:00 AM
That first stanza is one of the most beautiful things I've ever read, and I don't exaggerate. For that alone this is a fave for me. Keep working on simplifying your poetry so a clear theme emerges my friend. We're all learners
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Hiya Sharma
Date: 12/4/2023 1:32:00 AM
Oh my, to receive such brilliant words from you really means a lot to me, dear Tom. Thank you so much for your genuine & kind feedback, I'm truly honoured! Very grateful for the Fav as well.. Yes, I'm trying to simplify my style and making it less cluttered lol, as I used to play with complex metaphors. Learning is the key, true.. :)
Date: 12/3/2023 6:49:00 AM
Brimming with incredible poetic expression throughout, what a write!
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Hiya Sharma
Date: 12/4/2023 1:30:00 AM
Oh, thank you so much for your kind visit & for reading my poem, truly appreciate your beautiful support~ :)
Date: 12/3/2023 5:35:00 AM
Double gosh, what a wonderful poem you have created here dear Hiya... I love this stanza, I can never stroll away from the shimmering silverine memory, when my muse's trust breathed hailstorm's poesy in my solstitial lungs and kissed the fractals of a bruised poet's spirit... the metaphors are very good, althought I dont think you see Dafodils in winter, more in spring, but it can snow in spring.. I wonder have you ever seen snow in India? It snowed here in the UK last night.
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Hiya Sharma
Date: 12/4/2023 1:29:00 AM
Awwn, You and Ink both are truly amazing!! I really take your comments as advices that enable me to improve and I'm very grateful to you for that.. And this kind feedback really makes me so happy, I'm so glad to know that you love this poem. Yes, I wrote the Daffodils part in the sense that love can bring the aura of spring even in winter, haha :) And no, unfortunately I've never seen snow in my actual life, but i wish to see it someday!!
Date: 12/3/2023 5:00:00 AM
Gosh this is so touching, i can feel the love and longing through your brilliant wordplay and metaphors so strongly. I cant help but resonate with your word weaving here and the wintry imagery you’ve painted using colors and flowers is impeccable too. I especially felt the lines “ I would only choose him to be my daylight-perfumed violet scent, evermore.” That hit me so strong as well as “ I want to live forever, in his pearly eyes' abode, which coruscates with glossy lustre of fireflies” ah
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Hiya Sharma
Date: 12/4/2023 1:25:00 AM
My dear Ink, no words of gratitude can actually convey how thankful I'm for your precious support, guidance and mentorship! I'm indeed blessed to have a Fairy Goddess like you in my life.. And thank you so much for always motivating me with your kindness~ I'm overjoyed to know that you loved this poem!! :)
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Ink Empress
Date: 12/3/2023 5:01:00 AM
So stunning and touching and i cant help but sigh throughout. Lord of soulmates may always show a way for lovers destined to be. Definitely a fave for me this is. BOL for the contest too.
Date: 12/3/2023 4:59:00 AM
Just amazing. So beautiful and glistening with joy, magic, like the first snow, the softest star kissed skies, the joy in a lover's eyes, enchanting. God bless you much love, Gina
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Hiya Sharma
Date: 12/4/2023 1:23:00 AM
Wow, thank you so much dear Gina, your words are so kind and they make my heart so full of happiness~ Truly appreciate your sweet support always, sending you so much love & light :)

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