Embers of a Fading Love

Written: May 26, 2025, for contest by Joseph May ****************** In the silk-laced dusk, angels softly dwell, Love and grief entwine, weaving stories to tell. Two souls once weaved, etched in fading light, Now torn apart as shadows meet at night. In this katabatic abyss, I forever fell. My love, an ember that once burnt bright, Extinguished by the skimpy hands of night. Leaving ashes scattered, a spirit grown cold, A heart dimmed and weary, a love gotten old. In this hollow space, I strive to be bold. "The darkened sky stole my tears." In stillness, I hear your whispering fears An echo of what was, and that we've lost, A passion that has faded, a soul that’s frost. In my lonesome reverie, I weigh the cost.
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Poteet Avatar
May 31, 2025 at 6:51 AM
There is a fading of most relationships' romantic/sensual love but the deeper aspect remain for some. Had to search your katabatic abyss for clarity but it is a great metaphoric thought. My feelings exactly when the AC sheds its coolness down my already chilled neck. Congratulations on a lovely piece and the first-place award.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Embers of a Fading Love" write. Great last line. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win.......
May Avatar
May 30, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Congrats on your win, Very nicely penned
Guptar Avatar
May 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
MY heartiest congratulations dear poet on your top win in this contest with a superb poem depicting the grief of "Two souls once weaved, etched in fading light, Now torn apart as shadows meet at night.". Particularly appreciated the opening stanza. Wishing you a pleasant day and forthcoming weekend.
Daniels Avatar
May 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I feel the delicate timbre of sadness accepted & let go of. Well done, Sotto. U choose words sensitively & precisely. Well done, Sir. I enjoyed silk-laced dusk.
Hind Avatar
May 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"In stillness, I hear your whispering fears" very intimate
Narain Avatar
May 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Beautiful emotional poem.
Buhagiar Avatar
May 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This poem carries such profound emotion—grief, longing, the bittersweet weight of memories where love and loss intertwine. Great imagery as to be expected.
Andresen Avatar
May 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
- Being brave is not always easy... the most important thing is that you dare to be honest with yourself - A deeply wonderful poem, Las :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Williams Avatar
May 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
There’s such a quiet grace to this… a tender ache that lingers between each line. The way love and grief are woven together feels hauntingly real, especially that image of ‘ashes scattered’ and a soul gone frost. Beautifully melancholic...Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
May 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In this katabatic abyss, I forever fell...so interesting!
Kendrick Avatar
May 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Love that grows cold isn't completely dead someone needs to take the first move to fan the flames. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
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