Dark Is the Night

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blue is the heather in the air its perfume a melody transported to the edge of melancholy when dark is the night and you are but a memory that lingers on my lips AP: 3rd place 2022 Submitted on December 11, 2022 for contest A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE CHOICE NO.54 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST Originally posted on December 3, 2022

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Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 1/17/2023 6:50:00 AM

Melancholy, and sadness bathed in blue. A lovely verse, Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/17/2023 11:42:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sandra ~

Peter Rees

Date: 1/17/2023 3:26:00 AM

Dwelling on pleasures past in a melancholy way is what I’ve just been driven to. Each of your lines succinctly paints a picture and conveys deeply felt emotion, beautifully and thoughtfully. So glad I’ve found this today.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/17/2023 11:42:00 AM

Thank you very much, Peter. Most appreciated ~

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/14/2022 1:14:00 PM

Melancholy written in shades of blue - a perfect visual, visceral metaphor for sadness and memories Line. Congratulations on your trophy win! Blessings of peace and comfort.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/14/2022 3:35:00 PM

Thanks, Sam. Most appreciated.