Nette Onclaud Poet Free verse

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Ink Empress' The Logic Of Longing' Contest

Love--Drunk

Light vanishes upon his leaving 
                with the final grip of dusk--
          the perfume of asters wisping softly
         and I am by myself again...
    alone into the restless clang
                from winds booming ;
a melody which makes noises
 louder than my roars-- 
            and within luster of stars, 

I long for lusty music 
    those whispers of craving hummed
    where smoke flares of red summer days--
   my man  slowly  slithering
 lifting  from brewed flames.
      his sun over a raging river 
propelling layers of dusky groans
   and peaking drips of sweet sweat :
alienated, the cloud spills a thousand 
       secrets of co- owned trespasses.

How morning spills tantric samba notes --
aromatic robusta beans stinging 
    my damp eyelids ...my fingers
love- drunk on desire      this mouth 
           sipping coffee dark, stark black

that not a tincture eases this heart.

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Ink Empress August 28, 2026 at 11:08 AM Thank you for supporting my contest Pleasure reading Congratulations on your win Sending you light always

Ink Empress August 28, 2026 at 11:08 AM This is so beautiful dear Nette, and so sensual, and so romantic! I love the way youv written this and the flow and so many lines here stood out for me especially “ I long for lusty music those whispers of craving hummed where smoke flares of red summer days--“ thats just hawt!!! And your wat with words is so very clever in this poem! I am impressed and it does resonate! I crave really dark coffee now as I read the ending which is intriguing ! Beautifully delivered! Moving!

Paige Hind August 11, 2026 at 10:02 PM wow, Nette! this is beautiful

Yann Rolland August 9, 2026 at 6:54 AM so lovely, surprising is the ending, enjoyed a lot

Alison A Smith nee Howarth August 8, 2026 at 1:27 AM Nicely versed.💕

Sara Kendrick August 7, 2026 at 10:26 AM It reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thank you for sharing. Creative writing. ⭐ Sara K.

Hiya Sharma August 7, 2026 at 6:29 AM Samba notes! Now that's so intriguing! And that ending.. just stole my heart.. I can imagine the darkness and the pitch black tears rolling down the sky.. sigh.. weather really breaks us in many ways as waves of memories find their way back.. the longing is so deeply felt in your tender and evocative words, Nette! Especially "I long for lusty music those whispers of craving hummed where smoke flares of red summer days" that's so heart-touching.. beautifully emotive! Loved reading this, sending light and best wishes always ~ hugsz 🌹🌙🐚🧜‍♀️💫✨