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Stevie Wonder Poetry Contest

My Cherie Amour

La vie en rose - Seeing life through rose colored glasses

La-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la
—My Cherie Amour, refrain, sung by Stevie Wonder

A song in my heart; we’ve all been blind to love,
until it appears. Love at first sight, sound, touch, scent
or taste. The masquerade is over; a song in my heart.
—quote by poet

My Cherie Amour

Smooth la-la’s embrace a mysterious love,
One that must find its way in the dark café
Or in a silver cloud, or crowded rue de Bac.

The heart beats for that perfect stranger
Scented with Estée Lauder’s Azurée
Or a Parisian accent - sexy and decadent.

The wonder of a smile, appealing to her,
His eyes hidden behind shades; blinded
By an elusive love, a petite cherie amour.

Intangible, unattainable, a Summer flower,
The warmth of a bodice, yet seen. Galaxy,
his, but so far out of his range, silky cream.

Smooth la-la’s embrace a mysterious love.
Stevie croons ‘he’s confident,’ blinders off.
Someday wishes will emerge, ‘la vie en rose.’
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Hind Avatar
April 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Wow. I adore this write, Kim! A fav definitely - your quote is beautiful, and so true.
Canerdy Avatar
April 18, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Kim, CONGRATS on your well-deserved win! Janice
Rodrigues Avatar
April 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Thank you, Janice!
Healey Avatar
April 17, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Very nicely done, Kim. Congratulations. Good use of Canada's two official languages! Ha! Take care. Jim
Rodrigues Avatar
April 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Ha…lol! Thank you, Jim…French and Love, mon amie!
Jones Avatar
April 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Kim your imaginative write was a thrilling read on the going ons of these lovers! I enjoyed reading and riding shot gun lol. Congratulations on your win and thanks for supporting my contest! Have a fabulous day!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 17, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I dearly enjoyed going back in time! Some songs are haunting, but My Cherie Amour was pure joy to play again! Thank you, sweet Karen!
Crandall Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Beautiful poem. I love that song, and the quote: "la la la la la la..."
Rodrigues Avatar
April 17, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Thank you, David! :)
Allison Avatar
April 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
What a fabulous choice Kim I've been lucky enough to see him in concert twice - such a talented singer - absolutely amazing! hugs Jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
April 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
You are lucky! Great music! Thank you! :)
Rolland Avatar
April 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
nice poetry, Stevie wonder is a genius, for sure, i know all his songs and musics, i know rue du bac too, le poème est adorable chère KIm, merci
Rodrigues Avatar
April 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Merci beaucoup, mon ami!
Anaya Avatar
April 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Excellent choice! Viva la vie en rose.’
Rodrigues Avatar
April 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Thank you, Anaya! Hugs
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