Numb By Beauty

A crescent moon adorned in gold, hangs
 Like a hammock from heaven's throne
 Surrounded by stars galore
 Twinkling diamonds on high
 Gems of beauty to 
 Behold, and then-
 A star falls..
 And I 
 Sigh

 4/24/17
 Contest: Form n- Ninette or Nonet
 Sponsor: Broken Wings
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Sands Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 12:15 PM
This one is just perfect. Very well written Joseph . :) A favorite. :)
Dietrich Avatar
May 7, 2017 at 4:18 PM
wow, what A WELL DESERVED placement, Joseph. Congrats on your top win with this beauty. Can't believe I did not see it yet.
Davey Avatar
May 7, 2017 at 2:40 PM
Amazing job with this Form, we'll deserved first place
Callus Avatar
May 6, 2017 at 7:28 AM
I had no doubt that this entry would fly high, Joseph! And so it did... a merited 1st place! Congratulations! // paul
Dutta Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 11:58 PM
Congrats Joseph to win top on this nice piece
La France Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 10:35 AM
Joseph congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful Nonet
May Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 3:38 PM
Thank you so much for my top placement BW
Smith Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 9:22 AM
Well done Joseph, congratulations.
Krampe Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 8:18 AM
Love your poem, Joseph. I know the feeling of being numbed by beauty. Congrats on your win!
White Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 4:36 AM
Joseph, I sigh with you, this is a little work of beauty, congratulations :)
Kimathi Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 3:56 AM
Greetings, Joseph. Congrats for your well-deserved first placement with this brilliant piece!!
Roper Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 7:45 PM
I am back to congratulate you, AWESOME!! ~*
Poteet Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 7:02 PM
great nonet, Joseph, heaven's hammock. Your description is perfect, the setting is grand. Millions of stars and every ONE is significant to the total picture. Congratulations.
Allison Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 5:02 PM
absolutely beautiful Jospeh:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 3:39 PM
Breathtaking imagery in this wonderful piece Joseph. Big congratulations on your first place! : ) 7
Y. Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 2:59 PM
Hi Joseph, This is just breathtaking! Congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
Chansarkar Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 2:47 PM
It beautiful Joseph, congrats on the first place.
Haight Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 2:42 PM
Joseph, congrats on your First Place win with your lovely Nonet! Sandra
Michaels Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 1:45 PM
Just swinging by again to offer congratulations on a well-deserved First Place win! Regards, John.
Michaels Avatar
April 28, 2017 at 9:53 AM
Absolutely striking Nonet, Joseph. Beautiful imagery encapsulated so succinctly. I hope to see this high on the winners' list. Regards, John.
Callus Avatar
April 26, 2017 at 5:19 AM
And I too sigh at the beauty of this Nonet, Joseph! I agree with Eve...a winner in my eyes. #7 Regards // paul
Roper Avatar
April 26, 2017 at 12:05 AM
Very nice, Joseph, a winner already ~*
Rodrigues Avatar
April 24, 2017 at 11:41 AM
Wow! A winner! 7
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 24, 2017 at 11:31 AM
Seven and fave, I love this. xomo!
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