My Cassiopeia

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"Infatuation is the intense yearning to be 
intensely yearned for" ~ quote by poet

My Cassiopeia - how tenderly 
you smiled upon me in my awkward days,
as unashamedly my eyes would gaze 
in disbelief upon such pure beauty. 
Rare supernova! There's no fairer face,
so flawless in form. Elegance refined:
your cheeks, your smile by heaven's King designed 
to lend delight - not one hair out of place.
How we both laughed! We'd sing your poetry 
late into moonlit hours, each unaware 
of others nearby, nor the unkind stare
of our next day's responsibility. 
Then, the eclipse. Those stellar days were through 
when to Orion's huntsman arms you flew.


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To The One I Lost Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Anoucheka Gangabissoon

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 8/17/2023 11:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A creative write/picture. Have a great day...........
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Date: 4/19/2020 8:03:00 PM
What a trip into celestial spheres! Makes me think my poetry is mediocre at best. Sonnets have become my favourite form and you've done sonnets proud
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John Watt
Date: 4/19/2020 8:07:00 PM
Nowhere near mediocre, my dear poetess! Your poetry is grounded in the 3 P's: pain, pleasure, and passion. Don't let anybody ever tell you otherwise! Thanks for the reads and compliments, they mean a lot to me. Hugs ~ John
Date: 3/25/2020 12:14:00 AM
So nicely written in terms of layout for flow, the rhyme and content. A thoroughly intoxicating poem, John. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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John Watt
Date: 3/25/2020 5:05:00 PM
Love your comments, CayCay. "Intoxicating", wow! May I see your ID please? heehee! Thank you for starting my morning with your kindhearted messages. Hugs/John
Date: 3/24/2020 7:29:00 PM
Hi John: Greatmeter and range no unlike an iambic pentameter with so much rhymn!
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John Watt
Date: 3/24/2020 8:30:00 PM
Ralph, thank you very much for your visit and kind comments ~ John
Date: 3/23/2020 10:35:00 PM
wow, so glad to see this made a decent placement on Brian's winner list. Big congrats. it was a well deserved win, John.
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John Watt
Date: 3/24/2020 12:25:00 AM
I appreciate your vote of confidence, Andrea, as I appreciate the honor from Brian. So many awesome poems to read/judge, and he does it almost every day.
Date: 3/23/2020 10:35:00 PM
Truly, what incredible meter and excellent lines.
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John Watt
Date: 3/24/2020 12:26:00 AM
Thank you, that means a lot coming from you.
Date: 3/23/2020 7:24:00 PM
You may have lost her to Orion, but you gained a wonderful sonnet. Bravo, John! :) Gershon
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John Watt
Date: 3/23/2020 8:07:00 PM
You have found the silver lining in the cloud, my friend! Didn't seem so at the time though, lol!
Date: 3/23/2020 10:25:00 AM
This is extremely beautiful John. Lovely sad and so well written. Blessings, Janis.
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John Watt
Date: 3/23/2020 11:06:00 AM
Thank you dear Janis for your pleasant presence on PS, and your endearing comments. Loved your Oak poem as well. Blessings, friend ~ John
Date: 3/23/2020 2:56:00 AM
I dearly loved this John. Wish you had entered it in Chantelle's Star contest. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest. This is stunning! xxoo
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John Watt
Date: 3/23/2020 8:12:00 AM
Connie, your warmth and support are one of the reasons I came to Soup and am so happy to be here. I actually did enter this in Chantelle's contest, but realized she was looking for poems about actual stars. This one is metaphorically describing people. She did a great job picking 10 wonderful winners (including your lovely Starlight!)
Date: 3/23/2020 1:46:00 AM
Oh John, this is quite wonderful. Wonderful metaphor and beautiful images! So many celestial references perfectly melded into the flow of the poem. Congratulaion my friend!
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John Watt
Date: 3/23/2020 8:08:00 AM
Sam, your supportive words are always a welcomed addition to my day! I'm so glad you liked this with its metaphors pulled from the constellations. Blessings, friend.
Date: 3/22/2020 8:12:00 PM
I enjoyed this very much. Thanks for sharing your work. Great poem!
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John Watt
Date: 3/22/2020 8:59:00 PM
Mark, I appreciate your read and follow-up supportive comment! / John
Date: 3/22/2020 4:32:00 PM
How wonderfully you describe this spectacle!
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John Watt
Date: 3/22/2020 7:46:00 PM
Thanks Kim, for another delightful comment. Blessings!
Date: 3/22/2020 1:43:00 PM
You have written such a gracefully flowing sonnet, John, this is pure elegance and beauty - I will have to challenge myself to write a sonnet! (by the way, is this an Italian sonnet?)
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Date: 3/22/2020 8:58:00 PM
Thanks for the kind words, Michelle! This is an English (or Shakespearean) sonnet. The main difference between English and Italian is the English have 3 quatrains (either rhymed abab or abba) followed by a rhymed couplet. Italians start with an octet (rhymed abbaabba) followed by a sestet of multiple rhyming options (often cdcdcd). Soupmail me if you're interested in discussing further. I hope you do write one (hint, English are easier!) Hugs/John
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