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Fading Flame

Written: August 20, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: Line Gauthier

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We built a divine jewel, a flame in the mist, 
But not every fire is destined to persist.
No vows etched in stone, no oaths to renew—
Just the gentle whisper of a love we outgrew.
So speak my name softly, then let it fade—  
Not every farewell needs a curtain shade.

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Howard Kerr Date: 9/3/2025 2:23:00 AM Congratulations Sotto, on your selection with this poignant, deeply philosophical work. Nuanced approach tactfully depicting the the limits of certain relationships. Howard Login to Reply

Krishnanand Guptar Date: 9/2/2025 9:36:00 AM Congratulations, poet friend, on your win in this contest with a superb poem on love waning as the moon, that needs no curtain`s shade. So lovely and touching to the depth of the heart. Hope another moon would have waxed to take its place. Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 8/21/2025 1:47:00 AM Lost love. Always attracts. I felt an undercurrent of romanticism. Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 8/20/2025 10:43:00 PM Fine entry for the contest, Sotto. A lot of truth in your poem today, my friend. Bill Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/20/2025 2:59:00 PM This reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. So sad when love turns from its good state to a lesser one. Thanks for sharing. Sara K Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/20/2025 11:22:00 AM I think this is a wonderful write to read. "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day writing away....... Login to Reply

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/20/2025 9:55:00 AM engaged from the beginning with 'divine jewel' and 'gentle whisper of a love we outgrew.' Softly realistic with a hint of romaticism. Loved this one too. Wishing you a pleasant day, dear Sotto! Login to Reply

Hilda Greenhough Date: 8/20/2025 8:02:00 AM I like this juxtaposition on the usual heartbroken separation. I will dwell on these words for some time. I can imagine their lives going forward, and wonder, "Was it a mistake?" Login to Reply