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written for the Stevie Wonder contest sponsored by Karen J . 
i chose the song " part time lover" a song i grew up hearing, cus its one of my moms favorite song. Hah

H e a r t ~ a museum of mosaic mysteries of handwritten manuscripts tattooed with crimson needles from acrylic sunsets, when dusk cradles the obsidian chambers of celestial havens, homing soul-kept secrets that ricochet with romanticized sins, as my beloved moon, you’ve long been my part-time lover in darkness and cursed corners where the sparkling jewels and the nocturnal nightingales heed the unsung chorus of our clandestine rendezvous. For we are forbidden roses, like Psyche in star-kissed silence, t r a c i n g Eros with wounded wings of feathered fate ~ an unwritten myth of undying sorcery, magic merged with vehement tears, chasing love against the snake sun… So when the sky unfurls, morning streaks of cinnamon and gold, write to me discreet letters~ enveloped with paper promises, sealed with enigmatic echoes, carved with infatuated ink. Let the wind carry your wisteria words; here I’ll wait for the ardent touch of your feverish perfume…. O familiar stranger, tangled in the violet vortex of swooning flowers, we feel the heat of trembling twilight~ a mirage of this devotion. You and me, part-time lovers, a midnight escapade the universe can never illuminate, a lyrical liaison the sun can never illustrate, for we are unrhymed metaphors lost in the murky meadows of green-eyed reverie, where love wears the color of raven tears, yet heartbeats sigh, tied in lavender and lilac to the amaranthine arms of hyacinth halcyon…

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Date: 4/17/2025 12:10:00 AM
Dearest Ink Empress your masterful writing captures from the moment it begins until end with amazing imagery alliteration and beautiful references like “ For we are forbidden roses, like Psyche in star-kissed silence, t r a c i n g Eros with wounded wings of feathered fate ~ an unwritten myth of undying sorcery, magic merged with vehement tears, chasing love against the snake sun…” It was a fun fact that your mom likes this song too! Thanks for your support and congratulations on your win!
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Date: 4/10/2025 2:53:00 PM
I have been there where I felt close to my heart, as things around me seemed hard. Beautiful work, by the way - I will come later and read more of your work. I have to go for now. <3
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Date: 4/9/2025 1:22:00 PM
IE, sounds like a difficult situation to be in. Always wanting more, and not being able to escape to something better. If that's true, then it's a very difficult situation to be in for this person. Easy for anyone on the outside to give advice, but then we're not inside the head of the one feeling a need for something more. Not being satisfied is a very difficult position to be in and haunts many people who just cannot escape this condition. Glad it's inspired by a song! Well done and smiles!
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Date: 4/7/2025 10:42:00 AM
I don't think I have ever heard the song. I guess none of us can be full time lovers because we have to come up for air every once in a while. Great work. Sara K
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Date: 4/6/2025 8:08:00 PM
Lyrical and expressive,with a focus on evoking emotions and creating vivid imagery.Very nice.
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Date: 4/6/2025 2:11:00 PM
‘ For we are forbidden roses, like Psyche in star-kissed silence, t r a c i n g Eros with wounded wings of feathered fate’… your poetry dances with life and wonderment. I love your words.
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Date: 4/6/2025 1:10:00 PM
Another wonderful write. I love how you make the words dance across the paper. "Good Luck" but you will Not need it because it is already a Winner. Have a blessed day writing away...............
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Date: 4/7/2025 8:34:00 AM
Awwn thank you dear paula for your kindness always
Date: 4/6/2025 11:34:00 AM
Oh damn that opening!!! a museum of mosaic mysteries of handwritten manuscripts tattooed with crimson needles from acrylic sunsets, wow!!! you’ve long been my part-time lover in darkness and cursed corners.. heh!!!? Excuse me!!!! I am full time lover papiiiii! !!! It’s signed n sealed!!!! Unbreakable bond this one aeee!!! Psyche in star-kissed silence, Ooo an unwritten myth of undying sorcery, that is gorgeous!!! when the sky unfurls, morning streaks of cinnamon and gold, Mmm the way u bring life to a piece is absolutely delicious n divine!!! tangled in the violet vortex of swooning flowers, Mmm the imagary!!! This piece the perfect fine art of poetry!!!
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Date: 4/7/2025 8:34:00 AM
Ah papi you are the best! Thank you
Date: 4/6/2025 11:19:00 AM
The moon as part time lover. Super creative, Ink. I wish I could think the way you do. My triple Virgo is just to earth bound to carry me to ethereal skies! The last five lines . . . Ahhh. You really know how to make a great ending.
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Date: 4/7/2025 8:33:00 AM
Awwn sweet andrea you are way too humble, if you want you can write in anyway you want. I tend to yes use cosmic metaphors alot, always a pleasure hearing from you
Date: 4/6/2025 11:14:00 AM
Wow, Stevie got so sophisticated! Good luck in the contest :)
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Date: 4/7/2025 8:32:00 AM
Hahah this comment made me laugh for some reason! It was hard cus the song is so upbeat! But i tried going for my own way of writing. Always a pleasure hearing from you
Date: 4/6/2025 11:11:00 AM
Imagery and metaphors dazzle this poem. A contrast of yearning and beauty. The visuals are magnificent. Let the wind carry your wisteria words: incredible sentence. A breath-taking poem.
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Date: 4/7/2025 8:31:00 AM
Thank you always for your kind comments, grateful for your poetic support
Date: 4/6/2025 9:35:00 AM
I am a part time lover by the way !
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Date: 4/6/2025 9:37:00 AM
Lolol i didnt know this

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