Sotto Poet Poet Free verse

Love Line Cascade

Written: March 29, 2025, for contest, Sponsored by Brian Strand

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she's a dazzling beauty mark, 
upon my love line
thoughts that cascade
like vibrant waves on a dreamy river
my quirky paper clip connection—
a mirror reflecting my lunar madness
the sparkle of a diamond 
I skillfully polish
my steadfast comforter
from day to night
where delight mingles with 
sappy tears, speaking of longing
leaving me wordless and breathless

the susurration of the sea  
carries away my pain  
an eremitic journey unfolds 
whispers woven on a gossamer breeze 
I cannot cry out
even as the sun bathes the world in light  
haunted by lurking shadows  
I strive to untangle  
the weight of my ancestry  
yet within me, silent screams stir 
visions of escape dance on the horizon  
yearning for liberation from this burden   

hand-woven gossamer dreams—
and you
a veil of verses, coy words—
and you
a lace of tunes, quivering lips—
and you
an amethyst voice, love’s melody—
and you!
that’s who I am in the mirror of love— 
you!

stolen blossoms linger 
on each breath, 
sighing promises 
with every kiss— 
a yearning void 
aching to be filled, 
touch-written love, 
shrouded in mist 
each page adorned 
with velvet kisses 
to believe is to surrender
a silent farewell as 
the final tabs close 
a soft kiss leaves 
a lingering ghost upon your skin

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Paige Hind April 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM Absolutely breathtaking, Sotto! Wow, really, wow.

Sara Kendrick April 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM Awesome work on the winners' list. Congratulations on your win. Way to go. Sara K

thriveni c mysore April 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM 'touch-written' I get so lost in labyrinth of beautiful words dear poet. Congratulations on your top win dear poet. Cheers!!!

Crystol Woods April 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM The beauty of the language you use is like a song only the soul can hear and understand. Xo

Valsa George March 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM "a yearning void aching to be filled, touch-written love, shrouded in mist each page adorned with velvet kisses " What a melodious and soul stirring poem. I love it in its entirety. "hand-woven gossamer dreams— and you a veil of verses, coy words— and you a lace of tunes, quivering lips— and you an amethyst voice, love’s melody— and you!" Another set of striking lines! All the best my dear friend.

Reya Suri March 30, 2025 at 10:48 AM Aw, I love this!!! It's so beautiful and romantic! Love poems rarely appeal to me, but the wording in this is WOW!!

Paula Goldsmith March 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM Your "Love Line Cascade" write is wonderful. What a great ending you have here. I enjoyed reading it. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Happy Spring Blessings To You As You Write Away.........

Silent One March 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM Hey Sotto.. I admire how your poem is a beautiful, multifaceted exploration of love, desire, and the struggle for personal freedom. The imagery is striking, using metaphors like "dazzling beauty mark" and "quirky paper clip connection" to convey the unique, almost fragile bond between the speaker and their lover. The poem balances moments of radiant love with darker reflections, particularly in the second half, where the speaker wrestles with the weight of ancestry and internal turmoil.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 30, 2025 at 2:36 AM - Another poem to be enjoyed... it's so beautiful, Las :) - Best wishes in the contest - Have a lovely Sunday :) - hugs

Karen Jones March 30, 2025 at 1:14 AM This is beautiful Sotto! So romantic and it flows like a lavender love lake! Your opening lines are a Venus fly trap keeping me engaged throughout! “she's a dazzling beauty mark, upon my love line thoughts that cascade like vibrant waves on a dreamy river” This is a gem so beautiful and loving! Best wishes for the contest!