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Hummingbird's Vanilla Haze

"Bonjour, in the cocktail woods"
I see the waffled leaves of teal trees painting pink moon, 
With diamond dahlia arcs, flowering an orchid boon
Sprinkling love of french perfumed spells and cocoa mystique,
Flickering in neon scented star seeds of rose-glossed antique

For, I'm the fragrant fluorescence of pure peace lilies,
Floating amidst dancing dove's glowing daisies
In a redolent riverbank, loving life like the sweet butter-sun, 
Wandering in black forests, enveloping magic in red ribbons
Defrosting my white chocolate heart peeking through tinkles,
Singing beyond the glass petals of peony and snowdrop marvels;

Perhaps, plush strawberries too have starry scars, 
On their silken ganache skin, bleached with calendula and mars
And my luscious butterscotch lips tremble at the blurry squeaks, 
Ruffled by minty chills in my cherry-blushed cheeks

I search for addictive caffeine in gold-glazed dawns that bask, 
Pouring nectarine reveries in lavender litchi hearts
Life's a bittersweet syrupy sea, coated with tangy rainbow hues, 
Forlorn, this forbidden folklore is shaded with sycamore's adieus

They say, mocha pupils and vanilla haze of iris, 
Can carve a melon hued watercolor portrait alive,
But I believe that the purest is never a sweet dessert survived,
In this delusional donut-shaped globe and tangerine beehive;

So, I shove my identity in Van Gogh's abstractly bejeweled canvas, 
And let my caramel brown hair, gleam in golden hymns of aqua
Waving walnut "goodbyes" to velvet ochre sands and sapphire skies, 
Forevermore, fluttering hummingbird's dreams in oscillating flamingo galaxies.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Delaney Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 5:52 AM
This is how it must feel to be a hummingbird. What a wonderful world you have woven for this enchanted magical bird that lives from flower to flower in a mystery of flight. Into my favs. SuZ
Ashley Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 9:43 AM
Dear Hiya, I'm thrilled to return to your mesmerizing poem with my heartiest congratulations for your exceptional win in Charlotte's contest. This poem shines like "gold-glazed dawns" in the light of your amazing poetic talent. Warmest wishes, lovely poetess.. ~Susan
Lindley Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 8:34 AM
I my friend echo my dear friend Susan's words. "" A sensory and creative fiesta so beautifully portrayed and expressed. "mocha pupils and vanilla haze of iris" -Wow!"" This is truly a diamond, a glistening gem. A fav too. God bless you.
Fowler Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 7:35 AM
Your imagery is exquisite Hiya! Congratulations! :)
Sharma  Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 9:35 PM
Thank you so much dear Linda, you're so kind! Appreciate your beautiful visit :)
Empress Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 5:11 AM
My angelic star! Im so proud of you for being a winner! This i knew would be a winner for your unique wordplay which is so impressive! A fave. For me. Congratulations. Well deserved
Puddifoot Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 4:48 AM
well, this made me feel like i was lost in a psychedelic forest lol a very beautiful one - 'the cocktail woods' indeed..gorgeous use of language and lovely images, layered thickly, as on an artist's canvas; a vivid word-painting - congrats on your win in my contest! :)
Sharma  Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 9:34 PM
Wow, I'm over the moon! Thank you so much dear Charlotte, for placing my poem as one of the winners in your contest, this truly made me so overjoyed~ and I'm so glad that this poem felt like a psychedelic forest, I love using colours in my poem, so that means a lot! Grateful for your kindness and sending lots of love :)
Ashley Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 5:29 PM
Dear Hiya, the enchantment of your vanilla verse sweeps me up and away to beyond the sweet butter-sun (love that!) on exquisite lines of imagery where colors and flavors and textures mingle and vibrate with life and imagination and sparkle with sprinkles of alliteration and awesome rhymes. A sensory and creative fiesta so beautifully portrayed and expressed. "mocha pupils and vanilla haze of iris" -Wow! Love it all! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Anaya Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 10:32 AM
A kaleidoscope laybrinth. Your mystic journey bathes our senses in delights freed of any predictable conventions. We need more of your fanciful flights! It's almost feels, though, like you're bidding us adiedu :( :D
Anaya Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 12:36 PM
Back with congratulations, dear Hiya! ;D
Jayasankar Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 2:22 AM
This is such an excellent write dear Hiya... "Iam the fragrant fluorescence of pure peace lilies"...that's so magical. Loved the metaphor of sweet treats throughout...Very descriptive with great imagery... Keep fluttering the wings of your dreams and keep on inspiring us and shining ... Hugs... ~ Ani
One Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 12:38 PM
This is a poem that you have done differently to your usual poems... there so many amazing lines here and your use of vocabulary for words pairings is simply amazing.. You have a vivid imagination and descriptions like sweet butter sun, vanilla haze of iris and luscious butterscotch are interesting use of simile Ive never seen things descrived like this before..
Volumes Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 11:01 AM
Usually we comment on words and phrases. I will comment on this masterpiece being abundant with flavor. Hiya you tantalize taste buds, with your cocktail of fanciful, delectable treats along side natures flora and fauna to create the most desirable destination there could possibly be. Sight, sound, taste, scent and touch, woven into a poem of perfection. First time I have ever seen it done. Accolades dear Hiya. A creation of stupendous proportions.
Kendrick Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 7:59 AM
Descriptive and expressive language used in this one. Way to go. Vanilla winner. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
Poet Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 6:43 AM
I am in complete awe of the breathtaking beauty that emanates from your words, Hiya. Your gift of language is nothing short of extraordinary, displaying your poetic brilliance in the most enchanting way imaginable. Every word and phrase you select is like a delicate masterpiece, exuding both wisdom and creativity. Your writing has the power to shake the very core of our existence, leaving us in awe of the immense beauty that lies within the depths of your poetic soul.
Pandit Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 5:07 AM
And let my caramel brown hair, gleam in golden hymns of aqua Waving walnut "goodbyes" to velvet ochre sands and sapphire skies, Forevermore, fluttering hummingbird's dreams in oscillating flamingo galaxies---Awesome descriptions throughout, Hiya, shining brightly in this brilliant write. A FAVE from me.
Mcintosh Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:10 AM
Wow. So much detail, imagery, blessings galore. Beautiful as the sun at dawn, the moon and stars, the whirl of a risky moment when love meets hope and they elope with the faith of peace in their hearts. Beautifully done. Brilliant to say the least of this piece. LOVE IT. God bless your passion and words, Love, Gina
Empress Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:02 AM
Wow this is absolutely stunning, as i read through your well written poem that flows with such magical and ethereal imagery, I couldn’t help but be in awe of every line. Those alliterations, word pairings and rhymes and the way you’ve articulated lines and written about life in such a celestial manner makes me just admire your poetic skills even more. I especially loved the lines “ mocha pupils and vanilla iris” “ walnut goodbyes “ “ flamingo skies” gosh those colors and everything you’ve used
Empress Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:03 AM
Definitely is like a painting, you’ve told a story through artistic wordplay that is so touching and soulfully moving. I loved every line in this and depth of this truly is impeccable. Another brilliant write from you. Goodluck for the contest. You’ve nailed it
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