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1454 Poetry Contest

3/21/2026

Sponsored by: Brian Strand

Lyrical Swells

Starlight stirs my coffee
the moon a soft croissant
hangs upon the painted sky
lilac or saffron my essence
new tidal ebb in accession
impassioned lyrical swells 
rise as the sun surrenders
in a haze of dusty rhymes
biscuits await upon a doily 
spiced rum waits for no one
breeze sways the tablecloth
silver leaves dance in the air
beach velvet awash in twilight
stars pour in porcelain cups
lingering, adrift or chaperoned
morning vow rises in steam.
lyrical swells dance until dawn.
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Kendrick Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. Definitely a creative way to go. Sara K
Dronsfield Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Sara! Congratulations on your placing with "Spring Footles".....I loved it! Ken
Dietrich Avatar
March 21, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Love the mixture of nature with food and beverage. Very cool. Hope you get a win
Dronsfield Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Yes, a little something different. Hoping for a placement, ??
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