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Contest- Heat of the Heartbeat- sponsor -Ink Empress- 6/15/26

Beneath the Shade of the Tree

Under the shade of trees, we need to be
to veil the sun, invite our shaded bliss
with lonely hearts and nowhere else to flee
we'll satisfy our love with every kiss
held in the soft luminous hush of light
possessed by the gifts that love can render
we carve our names on warm walls of delight
and drift through dreamy realms of surrender
we'll feel the depth and breadth of love's allure
that warms the cooling shade's enchanting brew
in the mists of your eyes, I find fervor
to fill this hidden haven with what's true
  Oh, could all moments gather into this
  When each measure of time becomes a kiss
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June 27, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Dear Frederic I always feel and hear a softness as I read your poems! And this is no exception, it gives me an evocative touch! Which I absolutely love! Such a soft spoken reassurance of love and passion. Theres so many lines that made me feel, and I know it comes from a sincere place, cus you always weave what you feel. A love sonnet that is so very flawless! Thank you for always supporting my contests ~ Congratulations on your win. Pleasure reading ~ Sending you light always
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
fabulous flow and imager and solid contest contender!
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Very romantic. Really enjoyed your imagery.
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