I Am Anaya Poet Couplet

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Superbowl Sunday! 

POTW (poem of the week) Sunday February 9th 2025

Sand Promises -POTW

Flip flops and straw hat adorn him, beach wear suits him nicely
Kind is he to her as he scoops into a bucket measuring precisely

Casted are his piteous passions in sunstruck warm sands
Gently shaping and capturing her likeness, she is in skilled hands

Stooping over chin to knee he bares bronze shoulders glimmering  
Her features delicate, her hair etched in his mind flowing, shimmering                                                                                                                     

An energy is sensed as sand and water caress through his fingers
Behold if only Aphrodite answers his prayer, he pauses and lingers

Recollection clears a birth, breath of life be given this inanimate object
A saintly face faintly appears, he’s fallen in love with his imminent project

Sculpting feminine curves slowly surfacing, an hourglass figure shaped
An alluring amazon controls his very soul, an apotheosis angel draped

Belief in a statue which comes to life, vehemently pangs the phenomenon
Alas the last touches fini, fervently he unveils his seaside Pygmalion

And without further ado, emerging from the ivory sand, he prizes
An obsession his idée fixe at the edge of the pier, a sand goddess arises

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Nancy Kaufman March 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM Dear Anaya, Belated congratulations on the POTW honor for this sensual and very visual piece. I will now fav it. Have a great weekend. You are most talented dear poetess.. I Am Anaya March 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM There is nothing like the honor of potw. Happy to share with you in the celebration, Nancy. Ty so much for your encouragement and kindness!

Paige Hind February 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM Sensuously work, very pretty rhymes I Am Anaya February 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM Belated thank you's, Paige!

Karen Jones February 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM You’re wonderfully creative and rightly so featured! Congratulations on potw! I Am Anaya February 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM Ty, Karen! nothing like the honor of potw. Happy to share with you in the celebration!

Duke Beaufort February 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM Anaya, I suppose it's fortunate we have to take people for what they are. There are some sci-fi films about men having relations with their idea of perfection. We who live in the real world know that part of the fun is dealing with all the flaws and disagreements. LOL and smiles!! I Am Anaya February 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM Lol, I am delighted you found amusement in a man's idea of a perfect sand goddess. "All" the flaws, too funny. It's work! Ty for sharing your thoughts, Duke. Enjoyed:)

Unseeking Seeker February 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM Take us with you, we said and you did, couplet by couplet. Warmest congratulations on POTW, Anaya, superbly penned I Am Anaya February 15, 2025 at 9:48 AM Delighted that you enjoyed it, Seeker. It is such a nice surprise, nothing like the honor of potw. Happy to share with you in the celebration!

Kim Rodrigues February 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM Congrats, Anaya! So cute! I Am Anaya February 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM Hey Kimmy! It is such a nice surprise, nothing like the honor of potw. Happy to share with you in the celebration! xo

Benjamin Bartley February 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM Wow, I'd love this. You help us see her better. Congrats on your POTD! I Am Anaya February 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM Great comment, Benjamin, it has made my day. It is such a nice surprise, nothing like the honor of potw. Happy to share with you in the celebration!

Beryl Edmonds February 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM Congratulations on receiving the poem of the week honour Anaya. I enjoyed reading about this beach boy and goddess, left wondering if it ended in him having romantic success… Beryl I Am Anaya February 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM It is such a nice surprise, nothing like the honor of potw. Happy to share with you in the celebration, Beryl. Ty! xo

John Read February 12, 2025 at 8:17 AM Congratulations on your well deserved POTW Anaya. xx I Am Anaya February 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM It is such a nice surprise, nothing like the honor of potw. Happy to share with you in the celebration, John. Ty! xo

Daisy Meadows February 12, 2025 at 5:01 AM Congratulations on your POTW. Well done. I Am Anaya February 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM It is such a nice surprise, nothing like the honor of potw. Happy to share with you in the celebration, Daisy. Ty! xo

Anne-Lise Andresen February 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM - Excellent poem... :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.w., Anaya :) - hugs I Am Anaya February 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM It is such a nice surprise, nothing like the honor of potw. Happy to share with you in the celebration, Anne-Lise. Ty ~xo

Michael Ramel February 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM Hello Anaya......This is a very enjoyable and dreamy poem especially when I am here in The Dairy State and it is extremely cold, and I didn't know Mrs. Right can be found at the beach. Congrats on POTW. I Am Anaya February 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM Hello! Glad you enjoyed, Michael. Hope you find her lol. TY for sharing... Keep warm ~Anaya

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 10, 2025 at 6:31 AM My Dear Anaya, this is breathtaking, just like a tide that pulls the heart deeper with every line. I think your imagery is alive, sculpted with the same devotion as your Pygmalion’s hands. It certainly lingers, shimmering between myth and longing. Absolutely stunning. Congrats on POTW!!! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel I Am Anaya February 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM Ty, Daniel it is always good to see you and share your thoughts, so glad that you enjoyed this one. Winter blessings to you!

Brandy Nicole February 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM ' breath of life be given this inanimate object. ' I'm not sure why, but this thought reminds me of the movie " Mannequin. " And he was in love with his creation as well. :) I like that movie. You've painted such vivid images with your words, Anaya. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy I Am Anaya February 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM It's so good to hear our thoughts, Brandy poetess. Fun movie! Ty for sharing in the celebration it is a nice surprise, both you and potw! hugs

David Kavanagh February 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM Ah! Congratulations Anaya, Great to see this one rewarded with POTW, it is simply sublime, and most deserving of the accolade, still the contest to go, so could reach even higher status, happy Super Bowl Sunday indeed, Cheers David I Am Anaya February 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM TY! It means a lot to me that you, David are here to celebrate this happy day with me. CHEERS!

Robert Gorelick February 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM Your allusion to Pygmalion is a delightful, sensuous intrigue. Whether it be myth or any desired life companion, creating one's object of affection from beach sand might just work. You have developed your own voice, one with feeling, lyricism, and often sharply opinionated. Good work. Congratulations on your POTW! Robert I Am Anaya February 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM You are too kind Robbie, and one of my most treasured poets. Ha ha, according to my political rants, yes, I'm strongly opinionated, thanks for the laugh, and a few years of enjoying your poetic limericks. TY! Hope you have a happy Superbowl Sunday!! The pres., will be there. :):)

Susan Ashley February 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM Dearest Anaya, soulful poet, your enticing poetic artistry shines in the rich imagery, mythology and metaphors of this beautiful poem. I was captivated by your verse. I especially loved "An alluring amazon controls his very soul, an apotheosis angel draped" - ah, just breathtaking! But every verse is golden, your last couplet a grand finale to a textured "shimmering" piece! Here's to "sand promises"! Cheers! Warmest wishes my sweet friend.. ~Susan Susan Ashley February 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM Happy Super Bowl day to you too and my heartiest congrats for your well deserved POTW honors! A round of applause and a raise of the glass to you and your fantastic poetry.. clink! Enjoy the worthy accolades my sweet friend:) I Am Anaya February 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM Have a Happy Superbowl Day! I Am Anaya February 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM Oh my, Susan we were just commenting/replying on your most recent post "Smugglers Boat" and a most heart-wrenching post, it hit hard! "this is a '"world matter and not just in the States." I chose to show that migrants around the world are facing similar dire situations and tragic outcomes"...I'm grateful you did. and grateful for the congrats on today's potw surprise! Ty Cheers ;)

Margaret Foster February 9, 2025 at 7:17 AM ‘He pauses with the water moving through his fingers , feeling the energy.’ A very visual work Anaya. Congratulations on a well written poem. I Am Anaya February 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM Hello! Glad you enjoyed, Margaret. A piece I truly enjoyed based on the myth! Ty

Paula Goldsmith February 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM Congratulations on your POTW win. What a wonderful/fun "Sand Promises" write. You are making me want to be at the beach. So much fun to see the sand sculpting. Have a great day with your win................. I Am Anaya February 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM Right! Paula I'm feeling the same way, PCH is now open to the public...can't wait. Yes, the photo I took at Santa Barbara Pier. Ty for stopping in, sweet poetess!

Ink Empress February 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM Dear sweet anaya, i love your use of mythology and how youv played around with words throughout, so creative! You really have a very innovative way of expressing or phrasing things and painting imagery! I love so many lines in this especially the flow and rhymes! “ Her features delicate, her hair etched in his mind flowing, shimmering ” so sun kissed! And stunning! And such an imaginative poem, absolutely loved reading this! Sending you light always! You are a natural with rhymes!FAVE I Am Anaya February 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM Ink I'm so happy to read your review, you made my Saturday. Glad you enjoyed and Ty for the fave! :)

David Kavanagh February 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM A masterfully crafted poem Anaya, you take the reader through the sculpting process with finesse and polish, really is a superb piece of work and flows seamlessly throughout, with a last line to die for, just before the goddess arises, gotta be a fave, cheers David I Am Anaya February 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM My hard work payed off, I'm pleased to hear your kind review and a fave. I'm grateful of course. TY, David. Cheers! You should sponsor contests! ;)

Robert Gorelick February 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM Love this version of Greek Mythology, as you know, George Bernard Shaw wrote the play Pygmalion later turned into the musical My Fair Lady. Your poem is a refreshing addition to the indelible myth. Wish I had Pygmalion's knack, Robert I Am Anaya February 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM Lol. Thank you, Robbie! :) Wishing you all that you desire!

Jay Narain February 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM Nice poem. The sculptures are always nice to look at, specially when you put all the romance in it. I Am Anaya February 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM Tysm for commenting, this is true, romance is in the air, Jay with the day of love around the corner!

Andrea Dietrich February 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM Ohhh a cool porm. Very creative one on the theme. I Am Anaya February 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM Lol. Could've been verse I'm mean worse, Tommy I Am Anaya February 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM Hey Andrea, thank you for commenting,. It wasn't too difficult to turn a summer poem free verse, into couplets, I enjoyed it.