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This is a collaborated poem from the winner's of my latest contest. (Stanza 1- Charles Messina) (Stanza 2- Andrea Dietrich) (Stanza 3-Roger Carvis R.B. Cawis) (Stanza 4-Srinivas Veepuri) (Stanza 5-Susan Ashley) (Stanza 6-Regina McIntosh) (Stanza 7-Sarah Astaril) (Stanza 8-Jack Horne)

It Happened On a Misty Morning-Collaboration

Wettened by the mornings dew 
Closely spaced where rows of roses grew 
Footprints stained the cobblestone 
Where my love and I had walked, alone 

Hand and hand we strolled along 
In my mind I heard a lifting song- 
the joyful tune of knowing 
such love of ours was overflowing 

As we walked sweetly, side by side 
My teeming love, I could not hide 
As I poured her with warm embrace 
Her misty breath blew in my face 

I become nostalgic, whenever I think of it 
Unmindful of surroundings, not even a bit 
Like butterflies, in full romantic mood 
There, with each other, we were glued  

Sweet light's tryst with blowy mist 
The fog and dawn waltzed as we kissed 
Fertile bliss of rosebud lips 
Strands of sunlight round my fingertips 

Breathless sun, full of grace, cascades 
Over the moments, in soaring shades 
Vibrant hues reviving growing yearnings, 
Kissing away darkness' deepest burnings 

Misty mornings drew us in 
Where footprints deftly shod within
The steps of heart we took to find, 
The beating of eternal kind

The world was shrouded in the mist, 
and once again the lovers kissed, 
but when the fog dispersed, the slaves
retreated to their dusty graves
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Horne Avatar
November 11, 2023 at 4:24 AM
this really works so well together - so pleased you liked my stanza
Scragg Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 8:51 AM
Wow, what a Collab! That's so beautiful. Love the way it ended too. Well done to all who share in this poem. :-D
Dietrich Avatar
November 2, 2023 at 10:53 AM
I am honored to have been part of this collaboration, Charles. Sweet and lovely this poem turned out to be. Thanks for my win.
Messina Avatar
November 3, 2023 at 6:25 AM
Thank you, Andrea. You're very welcome :) I loved your verse... Hugs
Ashley Avatar
November 2, 2023 at 8:51 AM
Dear Charlie, such a beautiful collaboration! It's a grand gift when poets are able to share inspiration and create poetic art such as this lovely romantic poem. Thank you, my friend, for bringing shining hearts and golden pens together on the same page! Congrats to you, Charlie, and to all who participated in the Misty Morning contest! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Messina Avatar
November 3, 2023 at 6:28 AM
Thank you too, Susan. You're very welcome...yes, it is truly a grand gift to bring shining hearts and golden pens together. Thank you for your kind words, my dear friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Charlie
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November 2, 2023 at 6:42 AM
Oh, I love this. It's beautiful, such a delightful collaboration. You've done a wonderful job with the entries. This is truly inspired. Thank you for my placement! God bless you kind soul, much love and prayers, Gina
Messina Avatar
November 2, 2023 at 7:10 AM
Thank you so much, Gina. I loved your verse. Love & hugs...Charlie
Allison Avatar
November 2, 2023 at 6:30 AM
what a wonderful collaboration, many congrats to all involved:-) hugs jan xx
Messina Avatar
November 2, 2023 at 7:16 AM
Thank you, Jan. There were so many wonderful writes in my contest (yours included) I wish I could have had more winners but some of the verses just didn't fit in with it. I loved your verse too! "The twisted blade of grass is just a token ring" Wonderful line! Hugs Charlie xx
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