Mystic Trail


A trace of hazy mist,
I pace in pearly tryst.

My mind in loops of night,
to find solace in light.

Milky way curls to sing,
hopes sway in silver spring.

At dawn a trail of dreams,
I yawn as my heart beams.


June 30, 2020

Verses In Essence - 8 Lines Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Joseph May
~Winner: 2nd Place

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Date: 7/12/2020 7:55:00 PM
I love your words, Aditi. Especially when I come back to reread them and peel away layers of depth and meaning and poetic craft. Congratulations on your win, my dear friend. Blessings ~ John
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Date: 7/13/2020 8:34:00 AM
I am really thankful that you love my words so much dear friend. Thank you for your kind appreciation John. Always a blessing to read from you :)
Date: 7/12/2020 3:59:00 AM
Wow, Aditi, a difficult challenge that you met easily and gracefully, my compliments for your efforts and WIN, my friend -- Aloha from Hawaii~@William
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Date: 7/13/2020 8:33:00 AM
I am glad you loved my words dear friend. Thank you for your kind wishes William :) Blessings!
Date: 7/11/2020 3:13:00 PM
Lovely write Aditi, Congrats on your win..
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Date: 7/13/2020 8:32:00 AM
Thank you for your appreciation and for my placement in your contest Joseph :)
Date: 7/11/2020 2:03:00 PM
Utterly gorgeous. Congrats on the win.
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Date: 7/13/2020 8:32:00 AM
Glad you loved it Andrea. Thanks for your appreciation :)
Date: 7/11/2020 1:53:00 PM
Aditi, this is a lovely WINNING poem! Janice
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Date: 7/13/2020 8:32:00 AM
Thank you so much Janice :) Blessings!
Date: 7/11/2020 12:17:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write. Enjoy your win and day with blessings.........
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Date: 7/13/2020 7:59:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by to appreciate my words Paul. Blessings to you :)
Date: 7/3/2020 6:11:00 PM
Aditi, a very nice distillation of that busy mind of yours finally settling down to a restful, dreamy sleep. Very well done, I wish you all the best in the essence contest ~ John
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Date: 7/4/2020 2:23:00 PM
I am glad you love my words dear friend. Thank you for your kind appreciation :) Blessings
Date: 7/2/2020 1:32:00 PM
Uplifting!
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Date: 7/4/2020 2:22:00 PM
Thank you Kim :)
Date: 7/2/2020 9:56:00 AM
Great entry Aditi...another winner!...best wishes...love & hugs...^WW^ :o)
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Date: 7/4/2020 2:22:00 PM
Honored by your warmest wishes WW ^_^ Blessings and hugs. Thank you for your appreciation :)
Date: 7/2/2020 6:19:00 AM
lovely images...I felt as though I was in the fog awaiting for it to lift and reveal the beauty that follows... nicely penned!
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Date: 7/4/2020 2:22:00 PM
I am so glad you loved my words Sandra :) Thank you for your kind wishes :) Blessings and love
Date: 7/2/2020 2:58:00 AM
Ah so delicate and pretty Adti. Well done.
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Date: 7/4/2020 2:21:00 PM
Thank you for your kind appreciation Caren. Much love :)
Date: 7/1/2020 6:48:00 PM
Sweetly and elegantly penned, Aditi. Superb contest entry. Best wishes, Gershon
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Date: 7/4/2020 2:21:00 PM
Thank you for your kind visit and appreciation Gershon. Blessings :)
Date: 7/1/2020 1:07:00 PM
May your beautiful heart always beam on, thank you for sharing, blessings xo
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Date: 7/4/2020 2:20:00 PM
Thank you for your loving words. Blessings and love :)
Date: 7/1/2020 3:29:00 AM
Lovely rhymes that lift a heart! Keep pouring your poetic marvel dear Aditi!
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Date: 7/1/2020 8:01:00 AM
Thank you for your visit and gracious appreciation dear friend. Blessings and love :)
Date: 6/30/2020 10:25:00 PM
as i walk through the fog....i hear the chirping of a frog....and as i look up to the stars....Heaven's Gates Have Open Bars....then i look within myself....and i dont consider death....rather all i see is Life....so i will make it through this strife....very inspiring write aditi....
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Date: 7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM
Thanks for such a beautiful comment of inspirational words Eric. Keep writing and inspiring. Blessings!
Date: 6/30/2020 1:47:00 PM
A WHIMSICAL AND VERY UPLIFTING PIECE MY FRIEND. Like a cool breeze on a hot day. A fav.. God bless..
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Date: 6/30/2020 2:48:00 PM
Glad you love my words Robert. Thanks for your visit and kind appreciation and for the fave! Blessings :)
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