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Dusk Descending On the Shore

Dusk descending on the shore - My eyes engorge themselves on orchid and wisteria swirls which frost a blue-cake cotton-candy sky. Peacefully, deeply, I draw in breath to savor that special flavor of the sea. Its salty tang delectably has mingled with the lime of my man's cologne. Suddenly,the screech of beach scavengers assaults our ears. Coming to claim our picnic’s small remains, the gulls, through sky now glazed maroon, are shadows swarming- dusk descending on the shore. Written 9/19/2015 For the MIXED SENSES - Poetry Contest of nette onclaud THEME: Evening

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Date: 10/20/2015 8:09:00 PM
So nice to read your writing this evening, thank you. Light & Love
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Date: 10/16/2015 8:10:00 PM
I haven't been around soup much in a while and I had forgotten how beautifully descriptive you write!!.. Love this one!!!...
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Date: 10/8/2015 2:03:00 AM
Wonderful imagery Andrea! Congrats on superb win!
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Date: 10/3/2015 3:51:00 PM
your kind of "senses-writing" was made special with that twist near the end, andie... superb verse!.. big congrats and thank you for gracing my contest.. huggs
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Date: 10/3/2015 11:02:00 AM
Beautiful imagery Andrea...Congrats on a great win
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Date: 10/3/2015 3:07:00 AM
Andrea, such a wonderful blending of these senses in this evening theme, and your words flow like a song. Congratulations on your nice win. Sandra
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Date: 10/2/2015 10:56:00 PM
Andrea, Congrats on your "MIXED SENSES win" *****SKAT
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Date: 10/2/2015 9:08:00 PM
Andrea congratulations on your win!
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Date: 10/2/2015 7:29:00 PM
Congratulations on your win! Wonderful write!!!!
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Date: 10/2/2015 4:07:00 PM
Congratulations on yet another worthy win, Andrea! Your imagery appeals to the senses. Even the screeching gulls are not able to mar the beauty of this dusk descending moment. // paul
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Date: 10/2/2015 3:38:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/21/2015 2:53:00 PM
Your writes are always so beautiful. Hugs eve
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Date: 9/21/2015 1:23:00 PM
Picnic on the seashore and "blue-cake-cotton-candy sky" This one tickles t=all the senses. Love it. Love, daver
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Date: 9/21/2015 12:09:00 PM
Andrea, beautifully penned as usual 7 and thanks again for my placement with, under green leaves dripping
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Date: 9/21/2015 7:32:00 AM
Great amazing imagery. Beautiful and well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 9/21/2015 3:48:00 AM
Awesome imagery Andie and you touch and tickle again my senses... !! 3rd line in the first stanza... :D so sweet! ~Olive ELoisa =`)
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Date: 9/21/2015 2:52:00 AM
Your first two senses flow beautifully toward the screech of your sounds, having the gulls descend. They are fun to watch though. Competition for them is fierce! Great entry Andrea!
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Date: 9/20/2015 10:41:00 PM
Andrea, this is a beautiful picture you have painted with words. I enjoyed what I saw. I'm glad I stopped by to view your amazing piece. Good luck in the contest:-)Alexis 7
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Date: 9/20/2015 4:28:00 PM
stunning imagery Andrea gl in contest hugs
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Date: 9/20/2015 10:40:00 AM
Beautiful ... CayCay
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Date: 9/20/2015 9:45:00 AM
What a great write Andrea. Surely a winner. The picturing of the dusk is awesome and immaculately dressed in flowing words. I like "mingled with my man´s cologne. I am glad I visited your poem. God bless you. -Mohammad
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Date: 9/20/2015 9:05:00 AM
You make it look sooo easy! Again the storyline flows smoothly and the word choices are perfect. It flows like a sassy sea and floats you to a safe harbor of completion. Nice work. Emile. #7
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Date: 9/20/2015 7:58:00 AM
Great write Andrea...An enjoyable read...best wishes
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Date: 9/20/2015 4:48:00 AM
You awakened my senses and so did those gulls, fine poet!
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Date: 9/19/2015 6:59:00 PM
You paint such a lovely picture with your words.
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