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For Hiya Sharma's Stars Or Fireflies Fibonacci Poetry Contest

Saudade of Stars

He
   was 
once my love
   with a brilliant smile
radiating to me his warmth 
I got lost in the celestial beauty of his eyes

My glittering star that wandered in from afar -
   From what galaxy could he have come?

I look up now to all those diamond clusters 
    clinging to the ebony night, remembering 
          his fond embrace and my heavenly delight

     I'm lost in the glitter of those stars, knowing
 my seeing him again is as remote a chance as
            their distance from me. Stardust memories!
Oh, that he'd fall from a saudade of stars;
            I could feel again the magic of his touch
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Borg Avatar
September 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Even more romantic in its second reading. A truely well deserved Top Win, Andrea. Congratulations.
Crandall Avatar
September 13, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Back with congratulations!
Sharma  Avatar
September 13, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Awwwwn the bittersweet touch that this beholds! My heart sighed at every line, oh those stardust memories that weaved themselves from the unknown! The love that became cosmically yours but now just a fleeting essence somewhere in those diamond clusterszz.. Ahhh sweet Andrea, you've really written this with the stars of longing ... "Oh, that he'd fall from a saudade of stars; I could feel again the magic of his touch" Love how your Fibonacci flows so effortlessly throughout! Magical! 😍💜💫⭐ Absolutely a charming poem, pleasure reading this.. Heartiest congratulations on your top placement in my contest, thank you for participating! sending you poetic warmth and fairy sparklesszz 🧚 🧚 🌙 🍁
Andresen Avatar
September 13, 2026 at 10:27 AM
- A beautiful poem, Andrea :) - Congratulations on your top win in the contest :) - hugs
Layne Avatar
September 13, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Congratulations, Andrea, on your top win!
Buehler Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Very lovely, Andrea. It was pure pleasure to read this😊
Godwin Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
For me, this is heart moving, emotive poetry. Poetically I was especially moved by stanzas 3 and 4. By the end I knew I was filled with saudade for Steve because I've been and still am those stanzas. That's so cool, long time coming but now I have THE Steve word. Now I'm all emotional, Doggonit
Dietrich Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Thanks so much. Your Steve is my French Canadian for me!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 4:23 PM
softly romantic with a hint of yearning. best wishes with this contest entry.
Borg Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM
The essence of saudade is captured in your sad romantic poem. Beautiful!
Crandall Avatar
August 14, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Nicely done...I wonder who this might be about!
Dietrich Avatar
August 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Hmmm. Whoever could it be?
Kerr Avatar
August 14, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Andrea, A touching romantic tale, sensitive and sincere. Great imagery.🔥🔥🔥🔥 Best of luck Howard
Rodrigues Avatar
August 13, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Lovely and romantic, dear Andrea!
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