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Confetti Sunset

Last eve's sunset wowed
for it held a million hues
as night stood waiting.
Reds and plums, hailed fading blues
Orange and pink spread the news.

I took a photo
of scarlet sun of my heart
in midst of tango.
A prelude to faint starlight-
in time's pretty pause.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 1/1/2023 2:35:00 AM
Very colourful write, Evelyn, belated congratulations on POTW:)
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 1/1/2023 10:29:00 AM
Thank you so much for the happy thoughts, Jo. :)
Date: 12/26/2022 4:25:00 AM
Evelyn, a belated congrats on POTW, a gorgeous poem, sorry I had the wrong comment previously!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/26/2022 9:15:00 AM
Thank you very much for your kind words of congratulations, Tania. No apologies are necessary, as the error wasn't your fault, but a glitch in the system. Have a blessed new year!
Date: 12/22/2022 3:51:00 PM
As per your usual standard this is outstanding. A fav. Congrats on potw now!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/22/2022 5:02:00 PM
Your kind words are deeply appreciated Karen. Thank you also for the honor of your fav. Blessings and hugs.
Date: 12/21/2022 1:05:00 AM
“scarlet sun of my heart” ~ wow! Congratulations on POTW, Evelyn
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/21/2022 9:12:00 AM
Thank you very much. Merry Christmas.
Date: 12/19/2022 11:10:00 PM
It is nice to see the beautiful sunset. A lovely poem. Well done.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/20/2022 5:16:00 PM
Thank you very much, Jeanette. :)
Date: 12/19/2022 10:47:00 PM
Evelyn what a uniquely written and titled poem. I love the enchanting images and the harmonic tone. Congrats on being a featured poem!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/20/2022 5:17:00 PM
I appreciate your kind thoughts very much, Karen. :)
Date: 12/19/2022 5:06:00 PM
I would love to unfurl your exquisitely woven words and spread them out into a glorious tapestry of joy! Congratulations, Robert
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/19/2022 5:12:00 PM
What a lovely idea, Robert. Thank you so much for the happy thoughts. :D
Date: 12/19/2022 4:12:00 PM
Poetic artistry. A beautiful mental image you conjur Evelyn :)
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/19/2022 4:59:00 PM
I am pleased that you feel that way, FJ. Enjoy your evening. :)
Date: 12/19/2022 2:08:00 PM
I agree with Joe, you've made beautiful artwork with your precious words. Congratulations on your POTW, Evelyn Judy Buehler!! :D
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/19/2022 4:57:00 PM
Thank you for your treasured comment, Anaya. I hope your evening is wonderful, dear friend. :)
Date: 12/18/2022 7:44:00 PM
a lovely and enjoyable read Evelyn
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/18/2022 10:34:00 PM
Thank you very much, James. Merry Christmas!
Date: 12/18/2022 7:42:00 PM
I completely agree Evelyn, the sunset is just like confetti. Your words caress the page with beauty, elegance and grace. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Week. Happy Holidays ! :) Hugs, Brandy
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/18/2022 10:33:00 PM
Thank you for your warm appreciation, and kind compliments, Brandy. Merry Christmas! Hugs, Evelyn :)
Date: 12/18/2022 11:22:00 AM
Evelyn, lovely poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE WEEK honor, blessings
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/18/2022 11:29:00 AM
You have my heartfelt thanks for your kind words. Merry Christmas.
Date: 12/18/2022 6:59:00 AM
.."as night stood waiting", "in times pretty pause" As i read this those two lines jumped off the page to dance in my head. Great job Evelyn
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/18/2022 11:30:00 AM
Many thanks for your words of appreciation. Happy holidays.
Date: 12/18/2022 6:43:00 AM
Nature sure produces some amazing colours Evelyn, congratulations to you on the honour of POTW. Tom
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/18/2022 11:32:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind expressions. Merry Christmas.
Date: 12/18/2022 6:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. A beautiful write with beautiful colors. I love this colorful one. Have a blessed day writing away....................
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/18/2022 11:47:00 AM
Thank you so much for your warm words of congratulations, Paula. Merry Christmas.
Date: 12/18/2022 6:08:00 AM
Hi Evelyn, two of your comments came to me instead of you under my POTW I will inform Poetry Soup. You should be getting those two comments which are from TANIA AND TOM. Great that you got POTD for it. hugs, Jennifer
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/18/2022 11:38:00 AM
Hi Jennifer, I'm sorry about the mixup. Thank you for informing me, and for your kind congratulations. Blessings.
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/18/2022 6:46:00 AM
Hi Jennifer I've deleted mine to Evelyn off your POTW, mine to you on yours is still there. Tom
Date: 12/18/2022 5:16:00 AM
an excellent write my friend Evelyn i wish you a very blessed and happy Christmas and give scores off congratulations for POTD. This little gem certainly deserved it. Enjoy the day. Hugs and blessings, JENNIFER
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/18/2022 11:43:00 AM
I know you meant to congratulate me on POTW, not POTD, and I appreciate your warm congratulations and well wishes very much. Have a blessed holiday season, Evelyn
Date: 12/17/2022 1:00:00 PM
- A beautiful sunset, Evelyn :) - Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas :) - hugs
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/17/2022 3:20:00 PM
You have my very deep thanks for the joy of your comment, Anne-Lise. A blessed Christmas to you and yours as well. hugs :)
Date: 12/16/2022 2:30:00 PM
Color makes the world go around. The title is perfectly selected. Amazing, I've seen many a poem of yours to me are classic ~POTD's! I will fave it too~Anaya
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/16/2022 4:05:00 PM
Your kind words are the delight of this evening, Anaya.Thank you so much for the joy they bring. Best of wishes, Evelyn ;)
Date: 12/16/2022 10:05:00 AM
Absolutely gorgeous writing! I would hang the art up on my wall as well -- love it! Fav!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/16/2022 11:56:00 AM
What lovely thoughts, Joe! Thank you for them, and for the fave. :)
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