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Moonlight Delight

Opalescent orb, so sovereignly-suspended, calls forth primitive instincts. Bathe in her beauty, revere righteous radiance and cherish moments ere dawn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-7-7-5-7-7 (checked with howmanysyllables.com) My first Sedoka. Written 8 September 2017 For Russell Sivey's "Moonlight Delight" contest. (2nd Place)

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/27/2018 11:17:00 AM

Hello John Micheal, this is a delightful poem. I do like the moonlight,when the moon is full and the stars are out ... it is a lovely sight. have a nice day my friend.

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/14/2017 7:35:00 PM

Wow John, such a brilliant and lovely sedoka. every line is breathtaking, your imagery and alliteration is gorgeous. A belated congrats on your well-deserved win with this beautiful gem. Enjoyed!!

John Michaels
Date: 10/15/2017 5:32:00 AM

Thanks very much for your kind comments, Susan. Very much appreciated!! All the best, John.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 9/13/2017 10:05:00 PM

This is beautiful, John - love it! Blessings and congrats on your win, my friend! :-)

John Michaels
Date: 9/15/2017 12:26:00 PM

Thank you for the great comments, Greg! Much appreciated. Regards, John.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/12/2017 12:27:00 AM

There were so many entries in this contest, I missed reading this one John. It is very deserving to have received second placement! I have to Fave this little gem! Congratulations! : )

John Michaels
Date: 9/15/2017 12:25:00 PM

Very kind of you to say so - thanks for the wonderful feedback and honoured for you to add to your favourites. Kind regards, John.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2017 8:29:00 PM

Wonderful job, John. BIG congrats

John Michaels
Date: 9/15/2017 12:25:00 PM

Thanks for your comments, Andrea!! All the best, John.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/10/2017 4:26:00 PM

Such lovely imagery and alliteration... I love opalescent orb which is so descriptive :-) hugs Jan xx

John Michaels
Date: 9/15/2017 12:24:00 PM

Thanks very much, Jan! Appreciate your kind comments. It's always difficult trying to put a new 'spin' on such a popular topic, so I hope I did it justice. Regards, John.

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/10/2017 1:16:00 AM

Beautiful Sedoka on moonlight ... Congratulations on your nice win ... Thanks for appreciating my Moonlight Delight and its placement ...

John Michaels
Date: 9/10/2017 8:03:00 AM

Thanks very much, Probir. Pleased you liked it. Regards, John.

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 9/9/2017 11:32:00 PM

Congratulations on you win, John.

John Michaels
Date: 9/10/2017 8:02:00 AM

Thanks very much. Regards, John.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 9/9/2017 9:39:00 PM

It is no surprise that this piece received such a big win! What a lovely write with wonderful use of alliteration - beautiful! Congratulations, my friend! Best regards. Pandita

John Michaels
Date: 9/10/2017 8:02:00 AM

Thanks so much for the wonderful comments, Pandita! Always great to hear from you. Kind regards, John.