Perfume Mirage

Swirling within the Perfume of mirage
As dawn dances down moss hung lanes
Through the silky Poise of camouflage
Canters ebony steeds with Platinum manes
Returning her heart to the salt rimmed Quay
Where that final morning, her sailor stood
Softly beseeching her to come away
With him to the sea, leave her land for good
Between her Quandary of need and pride
She fled to her castle of Quaint stone
Her Quiver of doubt too urgent to hide
Though in the space of oceans, she could have grown
Now she walks the lost shores of faint duets
Her steps weighted by Penance of regrets

2/6/21

Example for my 'Mind Your P's and Q's' contest

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Date: 2/11/2021 9:58:00 AM
Well composed by you Seems Tough to try. Blessing
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/23/2021 8:09:00 PM
Blessings to you also, thank you kindly, Anisha~
Date: 2/10/2021 9:50:00 PM
Wow! Thanks for sharing this... an excellent example of what your contest requires. God bless you.
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/23/2021 8:08:00 PM
Thank you, Beata
Date: 2/7/2021 4:59:00 PM
You make the difficult look so easy, Michelle. This flows so smoothly. Waves of Wonder, gw
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/23/2021 8:08:00 PM
Glad you could 'sail' by, gw!
Date: 2/7/2021 2:24:00 PM
Wow, this is so fluid and beautiful. It will be difficult for others to come up with something as lovely as your example.
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/23/2021 8:07:00 PM
You are so kind, I appreciate your visit and comment, Juliet!
Date: 2/7/2021 12:41:00 PM
Lovely memories...beautiful images... "Now she walks the lost shores of faint duets" love this! All the best, Susan :)
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/23/2021 8:07:00 PM
Thank you for the visit and comment, Susan, hope you are well~
Date: 2/7/2021 7:54:00 AM
Words of impact grace your signature style, Michelle. Awesome, as always.
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/23/2021 8:06:00 PM
Thank you kindly, Vijay~
Date: 2/7/2021 7:52:00 AM
.... Very eloquent, packs a medieval punch.... I read your poem twice before connecting the Q requirement... It conjures sadness for the maiden.... Unfortunately common scenario.... Congratulations ahead of your sure Win, Michelle.!
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/23/2021 8:05:00 PM
It's actually an example for my contest (I am the sponsor) but am pleased you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting!
Date: 2/7/2021 1:45:00 AM
An awesome poem, Michelle, lovely imagery though sad:)
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/23/2021 8:05:00 PM
Appreciate it, Jo, many thanks~
Date: 2/6/2021 9:33:00 PM
That is a beautiful poem. I don't know if I can write a poem with the words for the contest however challenge accepted. Evelyn
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/12/2021 12:25:00 PM
I hope you enjoy the challenge, Evelyn :)
Date: 2/6/2021 4:43:00 PM
Looks like a good contender for the contest. Good luck with it.
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/12/2021 12:25:00 PM
Thanks Robert (I'm actually the sponsor, it's an example of what I'm looking for) but glad you liked it~
Date: 2/6/2021 2:58:00 PM
How precious those furtive moments can be, and then the should have beens kick in, nicely penned dear poet. Thank you for sharing, loved it.
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/12/2021 12:24:00 PM
I would rather try, and fail, than live with the regret of never having tried at all~
Date: 2/6/2021 1:06:00 PM
Awesome imagery you have used in this sample poem for us, Michelle. that last line rocks it!
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/12/2021 12:23:00 PM
That you so much, Andrea, am glad you liked it!
Date: 2/6/2021 10:33:00 AM
Piquant? Aloha! Rico
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/12/2021 12:22:00 PM
Petitely perfect :)
Date: 2/6/2021 9:54:00 AM
Michelle, a lovely poem and great example for your contest _Constance
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/12/2021 12:23:00 PM
Thank you very much, Constance
Date: 2/6/2021 9:24:00 AM
Hi Michelle, What a great for your contest. I will see if I could come with something. Enjoy your day and weekend:-) Alexis
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/6/2021 9:34:00 AM
Thanks for stopping by, Alexis, hope you are doing well~
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