In a Hammock Sky

In a hammock sky 
          sun seared my skin
     melting it away
but in a twinkling - night fell
     claimed my soul 
                   and birthed a star.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Watt Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 6:33 AM
Nice to land together again in the judging of a contest, Andrea! HMmmm... Congrats on your previous wins as well. Love the celestial musings and the ending. Hugs ~ John
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September 15, 2012 at 11:09 PM
Andrea, a nice sweet Congratulations with your excellent win in Nette;s " HAMMOCK OF SKY IN TANAGA " beautiful contest. ~ :-) take care* PD
Kendrick Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 5:53 PM
Congrats on your winning expressive and creative work..Sara
Mannan Avatar
September 14, 2012 at 3:06 AM
Many congrats Andrea for this twinkling win.
Poet Avatar
September 13, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Hey Andrea,Congrats on your win! I have managed to post a poem today!Internet connection is very slow just now.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
September 13, 2012 at 6:01 AM
Congrats, Andrea, on your win! I knew I'd see this one on the list but more like first place...my favorite on the list. That last line is just perfect! Hugs, Rhonda
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 13, 2012 at 3:13 AM
oooooh, Andie, love the vision of this one. Your ending was simply superb! Congratulations on your win.
Horsman Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 2:58 PM
congrats love this from the start.........
Guzzi Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 2:01 PM
So far my fav ;) Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Harper Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Andrea, awesome day you show us, I love how it ended, touching you and giving out a star. Lovely. Congratulations on your win!
Onclaud Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM
can't get over the last line, andie... this really flows like honey on the skin!... whoo, congrats on your shining win in my contest.. yes, i sent you comments re joe... i was rushed again to the ER last week for another allergy break-out but a fine now... it's a seasonal thing, hopefully just for this year!..:) stay fine!... huggs!
Squyres Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 9:09 AM
ahhhh....full circle with this one !! I like where you went with this...very well thought out. Congrats on your win !!
May Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 8:46 AM
congrats on a great win Andrea
M V Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 8:45 AM
Nicely penned for the contest,Andrea.Congratulations on your great win!
Song Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 6:51 AM
Aesthetically spiritual, Andrea! You wrote a doozy! Loved it,...keep your great soul here on earth a little longer though, will ya?..hahah...Fell asleep and dreampt of going to footle land! How funny our chat's influence upon my senses! You make me smile!
Patrikar Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 6:14 AM
congratulations :) great poem!!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 6:05 AM
Congratulations on your win Andy as I have just left a comment, this winners list is full of my fave poets, not all I admit but most of them .. xx
Brown Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 5:28 AM
Finishing up packing for my vacation and thought I would take a break and congratulate the winners of the "Hammock" contest. Congratulations Andrea. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 5:01 AM
congrats Andrea on a beautiful write and win with much feeling for theme in your great words luv ..
Gasun Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 1:15 AM
This is really a wonderful poem deserved to win, Andrea. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN MY DEAR! Thank you for your kind comments, your help and your precious time. I've already read your soupmail. Million thanks to you! love, leonora
Song Avatar
September 11, 2012 at 10:08 PM
Really? It's THAT easy? Where do u find such a dictionary...? I think that your natural wit is the key to your profound footles...really, I do...
Sefunmi Avatar
September 11, 2012 at 7:37 AM
Short but lovely. Thanks for your comments on my poem. I am working on some poems now and hope to post soon. How are you doing?
Babcock Avatar
September 9, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Nicely done. love phyl
Goller Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 10:11 AM
The sun can make you melt away. A beautiful expressed poem. I enjoyed reading it. God bless you. Hugs!Erich
Gasun Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 12:42 AM
Hi, Andrea!!! How are you? i hope you're fine. Once again, I want to greet you Happy Birthday! Thank you so much for dropping by and your congratulatory remarks on my top win. God bless you always. :) hugs, leonora
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