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My Cassiopeia

"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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Goldsmith Avatar
August 17, 2023 at 11:25 AM
Congratulations on your win. A creative write/picture. Have a great day...........
Manassian Avatar
April 19, 2020 at 8:03 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
Watt Avatar
April 19, 2020 at 8:07 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
Godwin Avatar
March 25, 2020 at 12:14 AM
So nicely written in terms of layout for flow, the rhyme and content. A thoroughly intoxicating poem, John. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Watt Avatar
March 25, 2020 at 5:05 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
Sergi Avatar
March 24, 2020 at 7:29 PM
Hi John: Greatmeter and range no unlike an iambic pentameter with so much rhymn!
Watt Avatar
March 24, 2020 at 8:30 PM
Ralph, thank you very much for your visit and kind comments ~ John
Dietrich Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 10:35 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.
Watt Avatar
March 24, 2020 at 12:25 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.
Dietrich Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 10:35 PM
Truly, what incredible meter and excellent lines.
Watt Avatar
March 24, 2020 at 12:26 AM
Thank you, that means a lot coming from you.
Wolf Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 7:24 PM
You may have lost her to Orion, but you gained a wonderful sonnet. Bravo, John! :) Gershon
Watt Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 8:07 PM
You have found the silver lining in the cloud, my friend! Didn't seem so at the time though, lol!
Medders Tobechi Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 10:25 AM
This is extremely beautiful John. Lovely sad and so well written. Blessings, Janis.
Watt Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 11:06 AM
Thank you dear Janis for your pleasant presence on PS, and your endearing comments. Loved your Oak poem as well. Blessings, friend ~ John
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 2:56 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
Watt Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 8:12 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!)
Kauffman Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 1:46 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!
Watt Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 8:08 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.
Koplin Avatar
March 22, 2020 at 8:12 PM
I enjoyed this very much. Thanks for sharing your work. Great poem!
Watt Avatar
March 22, 2020 at 8:59 PM
Mark, I appreciate your read and follow-up supportive comment! / John
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2020 at 4:32 PM
How wonderfully you describe this spectacle!
Watt Avatar
March 22, 2020 at 7:46 PM
Thanks Kim, for another delightful comment. Blessings!
Faulkner Avatar
March 22, 2020 at 1:43 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?)
Watt Avatar
March 22, 2020 at 8:58 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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