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Dahlia's Dreamscape

When Neptune's nostalgic sighs, weave ruffled rosaries of brocade ink, bleeding from blackberry wrinkles in torrential time, I wonder if herculean eyes of my earthen heart, are afraid of being abandoned by the electric rhapsody of life's alienated aroma. Swinging on the translucent parabola of a frozen rainbow, my fate is skewed as a cantaloupe silhouette, of helix-shaped maple pamphlets, where, bluebirds feast on decaying seeds of love and sing hemlock-croons in those magnolia gardens. But, what if stars were edible and I devoured their ivory scintilla, submerging cosmic potions in my arteries, iridescent with clusters of quasar's quivering rays and pulsar's pistachio glitter? So now, I collect volcanic ash from rust-orange ruins of dahlia's dreamscape and embalm them with paradise-pink hues of distilled empathy, for my swan-white halo of faithful silence, is still glowing with sombre yet glossy shine of the linen sun and I inhale the fragrance of my marshmallow moon.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 1/7/2024 6:28:00 PM
Dear Hiya, soulful poetess, your rich and textured artistry weaves dreams upon the poetic page and upon my imagination. "bluebirds/feast on decaying/ seeds of love/and sing/hemlock-croons" -wow! the metaphors are creative and saturated with emotion! Every verse a gem in this exquisite piece. Love the sparkles of alliteration too, especially "marshmallow moon". Congratulations for your wonderful win in Silent One's contest. Warmest wishes my sweet friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 1/3/2024 12:16:00 PM
Did this not place in one of my contests? Its an excellent poem and I am surprised I have not commented on it.. apologies on my behalf dear Hiya.. This wasn't really a contest, but an opportunity to showcase an Na poem..
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Date: 9/3/2023 5:14:00 AM
Unmatched and inimitable.... ! This is all I have to say about your poetic style. Now only I understand how limited is my vocabulary ! Each time I read your poem, I have to keep the lexicon open beside me. Let me just cut short with a 'Wow'!
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Date: 8/25/2023 11:34:00 AM
Breathtaking lexicon and imagery. Your words expand my vocabulary, but I could hardly wield heaviness to gossamer. I never knew pulsars tasted like pistachios till you named them. You make the dolent universe irenic. Bravo.
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Date: 8/24/2023 11:04:00 AM
Hiya, what a magnificent rainbow of emotions eloquently painted in your lyrical lines. What amazing image do I pick to highlight?! "What if stars were edible?" That line alone leads to a journey into magic! All the best. Thank you for sharing your poetic gift. Blessings!
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Date: 8/24/2023 8:43:00 AM
My friend, this gem has far too many great verses for me to list them all. To me this is deeply beautiful poetic writing. A truly superb poem. A sheer pleasure to read this fine morning. A very fine , too. God bless you. fav
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Date: 8/23/2023 3:38:00 PM
Hiya, your poem is a masterpiece that effortlessly transports the reader to both heavenly and earthly realms, delving into the depths of human emotions. Your skillful use of a wide range of metaphors adds a captivating and enchanting touch to your work. Your poetry stands head and shoulders above the rest, showcasing exceptional talent and brilliance. Hiya, your words weave a magical tapestry, painting vivid dreamscapes in the minds of your readers. Best of luck in the contest - may success be yours!
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Date: 8/23/2023 11:41:00 AM
Your poetry is high above most, and it is of high callibre, what an enrichment to our site you are, blessings xo
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Date: 8/23/2023 9:14:00 AM
Very rich vocabulary and poetical spinning.
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Date: 8/23/2023 5:35:00 AM
Magical weaving of words, Hiya. Keep painting dreamscapes!
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