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written for heaven or hell haibun contest sponsored by Tom Woody

The sun swiftly sits on the creased sea line, stirring crooning clouds of romance. I sit in awe ~ mesmerized, for the millionth time, watching the sky sing your name, filling the salty air with high-pitched notes of nostalgia. For between the island of longing and mountains with willows of infatuation, amidst the many gusts and gales of seasonal shifts, between your ink and my canvas, I feel the warmth of your love-struck twilight, as if we were wishing upon the same evening star, flickering opalescent flames of desire. While fireflies flutter like aurora beams, twirling like topaz that mirrors diamond dreams, above our skin, screaming for a silent rendezvous, where no wind or dust can blur or veil the musical memories of our unspoken poetry. In this moment, I realize I am not alone. The seagull that visits the same spot every day rests still, surrounded by ripples of honeyed turquoise. Perhaps she is lost in thought, just as I am, as the way we both are in sync with nature reminds me of the ephemeral tunes of time~ how it unfolds Polaroids of promises, scattered like aching footprints in the moon-touched sand. Maybe the dance of the seraphic breeze and flurry of hues would redefine unseen tomorrows, as weightless crimson carries scarlet sonnets, sealed in spiced eloquence… marigold secrets etched within cinnamon sun~ halcyon heartbeats …

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Date: 12/29/2024 12:57:00 AM
Well done for making the top 100 list, Ink. Blessings Sx :)
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Date: 12/23/2024 12:52:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Beautiful description. Impressive!!
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Date: 12/19/2024 2:18:00 PM
a beautiful haibun, with lots of vivid imagery and memorable alliteration; i really like that haiku at the end - congrats on your placement in the contest (and thanks for my placement in your contest)
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Date: 12/16/2024 5:36:00 PM
Dear Ink, your creative pen enthralls! Your vivid imagery, vibrant metaphors can't help but stir soulful emotions. I was especially struck by "between your ink and my canvas, I feel the warmth of your love-struck twilight, as if we were wishing upon the same evening star". A pensive mood is drawn, so rich with melancholy, beauty and yearning. Your aching heart beats its way through every heartfelt verse. Congratulations for your success in Tom's contest. Delighted to share the podium with you, soulful poetess. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 12/15/2024 11:28:00 AM
Hi Ink Empress, Congratulations on your success with this peerless poetic gem. A river of intense emotional splendour which sustains the reader without fail. Scintillating imagery abounds. Adroit adjectives and mesmerising prose. Warm regards Howard
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Date: 12/15/2024 10:37:00 AM
Such gorgeous poetry, aching with longing, filled with emotion. "Screaming for a silent rendezvous" says it all. Nice submission inky and thx for support
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Date: 12/15/2024 11:17:00 AM
Really? I wrote this in 15-20 minutes cus contest was closing, i didnt expect a win. Im just in d mood to do forms these days. Glad you found it worthy. Thnk u for the placement
Date: 12/14/2024 2:49:00 PM
Lovely, I feel like I am there.... <3 beautiful writing
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Date: 12/11/2024 1:00:00 PM
One of your best, Ink. This one gets a fave from me! Just the right size and well focused with your usual delightful imagery.
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Date: 12/15/2024 11:18:00 AM
You are the best!!!! Thank you sweeet andrea
Date: 12/11/2024 10:57:00 AM
IE, nice emotions about the past described with beautiful words and images, which you do so well always. The parallel connection to the seagull leads to the conclusion we and everything is part of some larger scheme. You really create a good feeling and make us want to be there to see your inspiration.
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Date: 12/11/2024 10:40:00 AM
Dear Ink,you certainly have a gift for creative poetry, enjoyed reading your wonderful poem God bless you. xx
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Date: 12/11/2024 4:51:00 AM
Stunning imagery which is your trade style IE. Best of luck in the contest. Tom
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Date: 12/11/2024 4:13:00 AM
Your poetry is so pleasant to read… always a delight. This is a favorite for me. Keep smiling and writing. You are wonderful.
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Date: 12/11/2024 3:47:00 AM
Creative one with very descriptive lines. Thanks for sharing. Sara K ..soupmail
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Date: 12/11/2024 6:49:00 AM
I saw your beautiful and heartfelt soupmail, i will respond shortly to your mail, thank you so much dear sara kind soul
Date: 12/11/2024 3:44:00 AM
How I wish I could write a poem of your type! The evening you have described by the seaside watching the glorious sunset, is simply enchanting. In the sky, you see the crooning clouds of romance, you hear his name called out from above , and in the star, you see the flickering opalescent flames of desire. You search for a rendezvous 'where no wind or dust can blur or veil the musical memories of unspoken poetry' and where you can nestle unseen. In your nostalgic reverie, you are not alone, but in the company of a seagull. Both you and the gull are lost in thoughts. You hope 'the dance of the seraphic breeze and flurry of hues would redefine unseen tomorrows'. Let it be so. As an islander, you are well versed in sea imagery. Simply lovely.
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Date: 12/11/2024 3:26:00 AM
"The sun swiftly sits on the creased sea line, stirring crooning clouds of romance" That opening line is enough to enchant and lure my heart into this paradise of poetic charisma! I can't help but be in awe the way you've described every moment, synchronized with love and hued with the fragrance of a romance ~ so vivid and magical! "between your ink and my canvas, I feel the warmth of your love-struck twilight", "aching footprints in the moon-touched sand" Those linessss!!! I can't believe this is your first haibun ever ~ you've simply nailed it! For me, this line stood out especially "In this moment, I realize I am not alone" It's the simplicity of the emotion here yet the raw feel which really spoke to me ~ "weightless crimson carries scarlet sonnets, sealed in spiced eloquence…" What an amazing play of words!
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Date: 12/11/2024 3:51:00 AM
Awwn you are truly the sweetest angelic star! Thank you so much for your encouraging comment, it was a quick write and it means alot that atleast you think so, you are the best!!!! Really thank you again . Im grateful
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Date: 12/11/2024 3:30:00 AM
And do I need to describe the magnificence of that prolific haiku right there... ??!! It's absolutely soulful and filled with awe-inspiring imagery.. Perfect title "halcyon heartbeats".. Just so beautifully done my dear fairy goddess, sending best wishes for the contest.. keep writing and shining always, this is a FAVE :)
Date: 12/11/2024 3:13:00 AM
sun swiftly sits on the creased sea line, stirring crooning clouds of romance... ooo the alliteration!!! Gorgeous papi.. mesmerized, for the millionth time, watching the sky sing your name, filling the salty air with high-pitched notes of nostalgia.oooh the mesmerizing imagery… where no wind or dust can blur or veil the musical memories of our unspoken poetry. ooo love that line !! surrounded by ripples of honeyed turquoise. weightless crimson carries scarlet sonnets, sealed in spiced eloquence…. Sexayyyyy! marigold secrets etched within cinnamon sun halcyon heartbeats … the gorgeousness seeping throughout this piece is addictive papi!!!!
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Date: 12/11/2024 3:25:00 AM
Hahahha papi u so funny
Date: 12/11/2024 1:29:00 AM
Beautiful.
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Date: 12/11/2024 3:25:00 AM
Comment of the century dahlin hahha

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