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She lovingly smiles at him each evening dressed in palest silk, a gossamer gown, brushed with hints of silverdust shadows. Her shapely fullness casts a womanly glow across his surface in ripples of light. Enthralled by her shimmering beauty, he waves to her from Baltic blue depths of his longing and unspoken passion. Her reflection swims in his crests and troughs as he cradles the embodiment of her perfection. Crested fingers rise to fondle her magnificence but vast distance keeps them too far apart. Her heart guides the ebbing and flowing of his tides in their nightly dance, spent romancing. Fluidly, he waltzes her in rhythm to the shore, serenaded by a chorus of flickering stars singing a tune written eons before Gershwin could dream of Rhapsody in Blue. Little more could either of them do as their song wafted in a dolorous lover's lament known by humans but perceived by few as a divergent love between two of Earth's forces whose liaison would be a tragedy for me and you

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Date: 10/15/2017 1:46:00 PM
I'm out of superlatives to describe this poem, simply masterful writing Lin, congrats on POTD, this is deserving of all the accolades bestowed!
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Date: 9/23/2017 6:28:00 AM
A stunning, breathtakingly beautiful poem, Lin. The poetic lines are so well grafted together, seamless weaving of linguistic tapestry and thematic content. Your prodigious poetic talent on full blast once again. I love the line ... as their song wafted in a dolorous lover's lament. How could I not love it, since my wife's name is Delores. Simply supernova is this stellar write. Kudos on POTD. Love and more love always.
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Date: 9/23/2017 7:18:00 PM
Thanks, Freddie.
Date: 9/19/2017 8:14:00 PM
Oh, how I love this so, Lin! Awesome work! Congrats on POTD
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Date: 9/21/2017 11:39:00 AM
I'm delighted that you found it 'awesome.' Thank you, Rick.
Date: 9/18/2017 9:26:00 PM
Congratulations, Lin on POTD!!
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Date: 9/19/2017 4:08:00 AM
Thanks, Kim
Date: 9/18/2017 6:24:00 PM
Stunning Performance! !
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Date: 9/19/2017 4:08:00 AM
Thank you, Donna
Date: 9/18/2017 5:45:00 PM
Congratulations Lin... well deserving poetry
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Date: 9/19/2017 4:08:00 AM
thanks Tim
Date: 9/18/2017 12:37:00 PM
Wow Lin! You've out-done yourself with this one. I will exercise my right to save this as a favorite if you don't mind. I will never sit on the beach in the moon light again without thinking of this beautiful love story. Congrats and Well Done!
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Date: 9/18/2017 12:48:00 PM
I applaud your right to select it as a favorite, and it's I who thank you for the terrific comments, Dean. More often there is poetry written about the unrequited love between sun and moon, and I've even posted one some time back. But I find the romance between moon and sea more sorrowful because they can see each other...but not touch.
Date: 9/18/2017 12:20:00 PM
Oh my Lin this incredible...many many congratulations.....Seren
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Date: 9/18/2017 12:46:00 PM
Thank you so very much for the great comment, Seren. ;-)
Date: 9/18/2017 12:16:00 PM
Amazing writing! You've created such a very beautiful, romantic story. Amazing talent!!!
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Date: 9/18/2017 12:45:00 PM
Thank you such encouragement, Judith.
Date: 9/18/2017 11:02:00 AM
This is amazing! A wonderfully written piece with beautiful imagery and words so perfect. Congratulations!
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Date: 9/18/2017 11:23:00 AM
Thank you for the kindest sort of comments, James.
Date: 9/18/2017 9:53:00 AM
What a talent you are!
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Date: 9/18/2017 10:24:00 AM
Thanks so much for your kind comment, Sun.
Date: 9/18/2017 7:26:00 AM
So beautiful, Lin, Congratulations!, very well deserved xxoo
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Date: 9/18/2017 7:50:00 AM
Thanks ever so much for your kind words, Mike. xo
Date: 9/18/2017 6:56:00 AM
As fluid as a waltz and as beautiful :) lovely piece Lin, congratulations xomo!
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Date: 9/18/2017 7:50:00 AM
I appreciate such lovely comments, Mo. Thank you very much xo.
Date: 9/18/2017 6:35:00 AM
Coming back with congrats on POTD, Lin.
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Date: 9/18/2017 6:55:00 AM
Thank you very much, Agnes.
Date: 9/18/2017 6:14:00 AM
- Dear Lin, congratulations on your win and p.o.t.d. !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 9/18/2017 6:18:00 AM
You really do bring sunshine with you. Thanks, Anne-Lise.
Date: 9/18/2017 5:13:00 AM
Congrats Lin! This poem sure deserves the accolades!
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Date: 9/18/2017 6:09:00 AM
Je vous merci. Je suis ravi que vous l'aimiez si bien. câlins!
Date: 9/18/2017 4:57:00 AM
many congrats on a very well deserved POTD Lin:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/18/2017 6:07:00 AM
Thanks a whole bunch for your sweetness, Jan.
Date: 9/17/2017 12:57:00 PM
Magically beautiful poem, Lin! Congrats on your win. Janice
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Date: 9/17/2017 7:50:00 PM
Thank you so much, Janice.
Date: 9/17/2017 8:43:00 AM
Your poem paints such a beautiful image - congrats on your placement.
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Date: 9/17/2017 8:52:00 AM
Thank you for envisioning my thoughts, Agnes. I appreciate that.
Date: 9/17/2017 6:56:00 AM
Lin, CONGRATULATIONS on your placement with this wonderful poem
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Date: 9/17/2017 8:52:00 AM
Thanks ever so much for the congrats, Constance.
Date: 9/17/2017 5:34:00 AM
This is such a well expressed write written with great imagery! I really enjoyed reading your illustrious poem here this morning! You have delighted me by your skillful nature at writing of a romantic interlude between the moon and the sea! What a fabulous piece, Great Work!!
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Date: 9/17/2017 8:51:00 AM
It's always a pleasure to read your kind comments, Russell. Thank you.
Date: 9/17/2017 4:04:00 AM
Congratulations, Lin on your great win with a flowing poem.
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Date: 9/17/2017 8:51:00 AM
Thanks very much, Subimal.
Date: 9/16/2017 1:50:00 PM
may the forever dance in perfect harmony Lin! An absolute joy to read I'm adding it to my faves the romantic imagery is stunning:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/16/2017 2:29:00 PM
Your comments are so gratifying, and I thank you!
Date: 9/16/2017 9:40:00 AM
What a romantic beautiful poem, a fav for me!
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Date: 9/16/2017 10:07:00 AM
Thank you ever so much, Arthur, for the comment and the favoring.
Date: 9/16/2017 9:30:00 AM
A tango for the ages Lin...very beautiful
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Date: 9/16/2017 10:06:00 AM
A tango is more fevered than a waltz. Imagine how overheated the sea would be if they'd tango! Thank you for liking this one, Tim.

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