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Written: September 26, 2023 Pick-A-Title, Vol 39 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh “However authentic the feelings of love, the dalliance was only ever meant to be a beautiful fiction” - Esther Perel.
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Dot dabbles during dangerous dalliance As souls are enticed by seductive affiance. A narrative about forbidden temptation. Shine smolders sway—a sensuous sensation.    A cynosure silver shimmer under the moon. Flickers of fantastical fantasy foster flow foon. Two spirits intertwined in a pointless game. They are fettered by—an overwhelming tame  A vortex of enthusiasm is sparked at first sight. They can't defy the diaphanous magnetic excite. Akin to how moths are lured to a perilous flame. Prance frolicking on the cusp of a lethal game.   Dalliance, desire, ecstasy, and temptation. For flirtation as feuds on frame of foundation. Consider consequences and clashes with zeal. And yet—the flames are often fanned by feel   In the gloominess, they sneak a sparkling touch. Nimble hearts are trapped in a harmful slouch. Bootlegged, beleaguered blaze both breaths. As they succumb to love's intoxicating depth. Demure whispers of wariness swirl in the air. But elixir zeal evolves with each stolen stare. They cognize the danger—the risk they convey, Yet they cannot resist the love they display. Emollient hearts hid, akin to vines in the night. Igniting an afire that smolders ever so bright Their bodies entwined—they pranced in the gloom. Strayed sprightliness that swaddles to assume Realizing sequels and the agony they trigger But they cannot outlast this forbidden rigor. They breathe on the edge—with hearts ablaze. In a world where forbidden temptation plays   But time is a lousy tutor—it can't be denied. And soon their dalliance will no longer hide. The world will decry their ephemeral affair. And their felicity will be furtive, beyond repair.

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Date: 10/16/2023 12:39:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest.
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Date: 10/15/2023 10:58:00 AM
Congrats on a win!
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Date: 10/15/2023 9:37:00 AM
Lasaad, your poem is simply outstanding. Stunning imagery, too. Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest!
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Date: 9/27/2023 5:34:00 AM
Your skills as a poet are on full display here. A fabulous write. If I had a vote for POTD this would get my vote.
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Date: 9/27/2023 4:10:00 AM
a beautiful creation, Sotto. Your imagery is outstanding as you told the story of a furtive love affair. Your construction and word choices kept me thoroughly engaged right to the very end. I suppose we've all had dangerous encounters of our own...enough said. Best wishes with the contest, Sara
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Date: 9/26/2023 5:13:00 PM
Intoxicating poetry, my dear friend. A FAV for my list. Your heavy use of alliteration is enticing and pulled me along in this engaging poem. An alluring title and a poem that left no emotion or feeling unfelt. I remember well those tempting feelings and have experienced the dreadful consequences of flirtatious encounters. Excellent entry for the contest, it shouldn't need luck to place well. Bill
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