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Satin Bliss

In satin bliss of vivid hue
abides a rose still damp with dew.
Upon its stem the pigment bled,
infusing petals crimson red,
instilling beauty for debut.

I blush for such a gift undue
and gasp to see its lovely view.
This rose expresses words unsaid
in satin bliss.

This kiss, my dear, I give to you
and ev'ry day our souls renew.
Two faithful hearts, one mingled thread,
place sanguine petals on their bed
then dare to do what lovers do
in satin bliss.

Copyright © Mark Massey | Year Posted 2022

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John Watt Date: 3/10/2023 8:17:00 PM Mark, my respect for your poetic mastery has grown with each marathon mile. I wonder sometimes if you aren't actually a 19th century Romantic who time-traveled 200 years into the future, lol. I marvel at your precision of word choices, original imagery, emotional depth, and rhythmic integrity, and I always second Mark Toney's high esteem of your entries. You are the poet I want to be when I grow up. Sincere congrats for your podium placement, especially in the midst of such amazing talent. Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 3/6/2023 8:49:00 PM Love to be back to your poem of effortless beauty. Your poem and your love shine as a rose of vivid hue. My hearty Congratulations on your prestigious podium win, Mark. I feel it a blessing to have got the chance to 'run' with the great 'racers' in this exciting Marathon! Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 3/5/2023 1:14:00 PM Dear Mark, the Rondeau form beautifully frames the silky rhythm, rhymes and romance flowing from your enchanted pen. The incredible poetic talent on display here and in your catalog is breathtaking. Congratulations for your golden trophy win and for your excellent overall finish in Mark's Marathon contest. Your presence in the race was inspiring, my friend, and I enjoyed running the many miles with you! It is truly a grand honor the share the podium with you, dear poet. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply

Regina Mcintosh Date: 3/5/2023 11:30:00 AM Just lovely and so brilliant, in hues of passionate, promising, precious poetry... love it. Congrats. and God bless you, Love, Gina Login to Reply

Sandra Haight Date: 3/5/2023 11:25:00 AM Mark, congratulations on your wonderful 3rd place Podium win in the 2022 Poetry Marathon, which you are so very deserving of! I am so happy for you! Sandra ;) Login to Reply

Lin Lane Date: 3/5/2023 6:22:00 AM Mark, the Marathon was a challenge of great fun. I enjoyed the comradery of sharing many miles with you. Login to Reply

Mark Toney Date: 3/4/2023 1:16:00 PM Mark, congratulations on your Third Place, overall win in my 2022 Poetry Marathon! Thank you so much for contributing to the success of the contest. The poems of the 28 qualifiers can be accessed from my current "Finish Line" blog post, along with the top 15 placements and their overall stats. Write on! Login to Reply

Jeff Kyser Date: 3/4/2023 1:12:00 PM I am always struck by how effortless a read of your poems is - just flawless meter and flow of thought, like a continuous pour of cool sweet water. Well done! Login to Reply

Christuraj Alex Date: 7/10/2022 11:07:00 PM A great work. Congratulations! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/10/2022 1:42:00 PM wow, gorgeous poetry. I had to look down to see that it is a big winner. Way to go, Mark, Congratulations, Login to Reply

Brian Sambourne Date: 7/9/2022 11:26:00 AM Your first two lines draw the reader into the piece, enticingly. Such superb rhyming, too, in your delightful, rondeau poem. Congratulations! Best wishes. Brian Login to Reply

David Kavanagh Date: 7/9/2022 10:09:00 AM You set the bar pretty high here Mark, a difficult form to convey such a powerful message, but you made it look easy, and it flows just like satin should, congratulations on your deserving top spot, cheers David Login to Reply

Gary Radice Date: 7/9/2022 6:42:00 AM If there's one thing for sure, Poetry Soup opens my eyes to so many poetry forms that are new to me. Step forward the rondeau and - having read what constitutes such a form - step forward your wonderful winning example of such Mark. A big congratulations on your top win. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 7/8/2022 10:48:00 PM With no frills, love flows freely through the petals of a rose and nests in satin bliss ! Lovely poem ! Hearty Congratulations on your trophy win, dear Mark Login to Reply

Anisha Dutta Date: 7/8/2022 9:35:00 PM Big CONGRATS to win TOP. Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/8/2022 12:51:00 PM Congratulations on your win with your "Satin Bliss." Have a great/blessed day....................... Login to Reply

Hilo Poet Date: 7/8/2022 12:45:00 PM A sweet suite, Mark, Aloha~William Login to Reply

John Watt Date: 7/8/2022 12:01:00 PM Mark, a sensational rondeau well worthy of your trophy win in the marathon. Your rose and its petals are a touching talisman of the beauty of enduring love. Heartfelt congrats ~ John Login to Reply

Mark Toney Date: 7/8/2022 11:59:00 AM Mark, a beautiful display of your poetic prowess using the Rondeau form. Congratulations on your first-place finish on Mile 6 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Mile 7 has already started! Login to Reply