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IT STARTED WITH A BLANK CANVAS

Love is a blank canvas, a phantasmagoric fantasy, to pucker up with glossy lips, the subtle soft brush against the opposite sex, with eye-shades drawn. Love doesn’t know the body yet, still sizing it up. It doesn’t know the femininity and masculinity of art. O Leonardo…O Romeo…Ah Juliet…O Venus! Love craves the parts that match up, some the same, others staining the cheeks, straining and draining strength, magnetic and quaking, erupting and earthshaking. Love weakens knees, draws attention from the whiteboard, sharpens the brilliance of the sun, dots the i’s with hearts, Nearly breaks the blank canvas with its passionate volume. This canvas sans focal point. Bubblegum pops, primroses afloat with ribbons and strings, ponytail tugs, pastels and honeysuckles. Swings way too high - the girl, the guy.

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Date: 2/28/2024 7:48:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write with the fun ending. Have a blessed day writing away...............
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Date: 2/26/2024 12:26:00 PM
This one was very interesting.. a lot of thoughts in this one.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2024 12:32:00 PM
Thank you, Silent!
Date: 2/25/2024 1:57:00 AM
One of your most wonderful poems. A romantic journey on a canvas. Best for a win. Hugs. xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/25/2024 5:41:00 AM
Thank you, dear friend!
Date: 2/24/2024 9:53:00 PM
With Panagiota, I must also say that this is one of your best! Wonderfully and uniquely done. Yes, love is a blank canvas. It can be filled anyway. Initially one will be so eager to fill it with beautiful colors. Time may fade or discolor its shades. Some brighten it from time to time. Some just disfigure it through rash scrawling. Some leave it blank forever. Reading your wonderful poem, all these ideas came to me. All the Best dear Kim
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Date: 2/24/2024 9:32:00 PM
Unique and creative take on the prompt, Kim. Good luck, if you're entering this one in the contest, my friend. Hugs, Bill
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/25/2024 5:42:00 AM
It is an entry. Thank you, my friend!
Date: 2/24/2024 4:31:00 PM
Kim, this must be one of your best works ever. Obviously it is a favorite of mine. What I like about it most! Is the power of the imagery. Made up of the simple things in life, that we think are simple but are not….also has a “dearness” this poem has has also! Finally it is deliciously sweet! Panagiota
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2024 6:18:00 PM
I appreciate you, sweet Pangie!
Date: 2/24/2024 3:52:00 PM
you've created a beautiful canvas with your words, Kim. You captured the essence of 'raw' youthful love. This line resonated with me: 'nearly breaks the canvas with its passionate volume.' Brilliant line. Best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2024 4:07:00 PM
Thank you, Sara!
Date: 2/24/2024 3:26:00 PM
Wow, Kim, you are such an amazing poet- your words just flow so beautifully and your talent is raw, in the best way... a priviledge to read your work today <3 :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2024 4:08:00 PM
Thank you kindly, Paige!
Date: 2/24/2024 1:44:00 PM
Ahhh!!! All about that young love. I like this one. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara K
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2024 4:08:00 PM
Thank you so much, Sara!
Date: 2/24/2024 11:12:00 AM
Much enjoyed your descriptions of this romantic journey through vibes of love. You gave the blank canvas soul, heart and passion, Kim. Best to you, my friend.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2024 11:38:00 AM
Thanks so much! xx

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