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First Encounter

Eyes contact, brief at first, then a shy smile as gentle blushes tint an ivory mask, unearthing bygone colours long since buried ‘neath fallen stones. A light touch of skin ignites a spark, tentatively stirring a sleeping heart. *** for Andrea's 'Etheree Me' contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/21/2010 7:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Andrea Dietrich's contest "Etheree Me" Sharon. Love, Carol

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/21/2010 2:55:00 AM

congrats Sharon :) wasn't surprised at all you made it to the winner's list, loved this etheree of yours :) --nikko :)

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 6/20/2010 7:30:00 PM

I love the natural flow of this poem. The "light touch of skin ignites a spark" is certainly a rebirth of life and love. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Blessings, Joseph

Joyce Johnson

Date: 6/20/2010 7:09:00 PM

Very romantic and sweet. Congratulations o your hm. Love, Joyce

Date: 6/20/2010 3:11:00 PM

You have me smiling with this one. Nice use of imagery to share your thoughts. Congratulations on being a winner in Andrea's contest. Enjoy your honor. Keep on writing. Karen

Mike Butler

Date: 6/15/2010 1:51:00 PM

Lovely tone and voice. I really enjoyed! This should do well in the contest. -Mike

Roger Page

Date: 6/13/2010 8:49:00 PM

Nicely painted picture Roger x

James Fraser

Date: 6/13/2010 3:25:00 PM

The meeting anew, another well written piece Sharon. Good luck in the contest >> James

C.C Bloomsfield

Date: 6/13/2010 2:17:00 AM

sweet and romantic!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/12/2010 6:43:00 AM

A nice passionate Etheree. Good luck in the contest

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/12/2010 6:07:00 AM

Hi again Sharon :) Really like your description of that first encounter in your etheree--you managed to capture it beautifully and your last line was a gem :) hmm I think anything to do with sleeping just catches my heart haha --nikko :)

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 6/12/2010 3:46:00 AM

well written as always...