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Seven Merging Vows

Drifting across seven seas
               nascent hopes majestic lives,
             Undulating turquoise waves
            spill lilac pearls of twilight;
          Seven vows retreat to shore
       dissolve in our tides of love,
    like wet paper boats we merge.


May 15, 2020
BRIAN'S CHOICE Q,any form,any theme contest
Winner: 2nd Place

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John Watt Date: 11/10/2020 6:08:00 PM This is just otherworldly in your imagery, Aditi, especially with the maritime metaphors, but I just love 'lilac pearls of twilight'. Beautiful poem ~ John Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 3:50:00 PM Hi Aditi...I was surprised not to see this beautiful entry on the winners' list! I liked your take on the 'Paper Boats' theme...quite creative. Regards // paul Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/20/2020 11:17:00 PM I am glad you liked my efforts. Thank you for your appreciation and encouragement Paul :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/15/2020 9:25:00 PM Incredible imagery. So well done! Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/15/2020 9:41:00 PM Appreciate your encouragement Andrea :) Much love.

Mohan Chutani Date: 5/15/2020 8:57:00 PM Lovely take on seven lines on paperboard. Best. Mohan Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/15/2020 9:40:00 PM Thank you for your appreciation Mohan :)

Joanna Daniel Date: 5/15/2020 10:08:00 AM Nette is gonna love this, Aditi, this is very lovely with deep shades of meaning embedded in it:) Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/15/2020 11:22:00 AM Thank you for your understanding of my poem and your generous wishes Jo :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/15/2020 6:56:00 AM Another one of your talented writes, Aditi. ..turquoise waves.. spill lilac pearls of twilight..beautifully done. Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/15/2020 7:49:00 AM Thank you for the encouragement Vijay :)

Jenish Somadas Date: 5/15/2020 4:52:00 AM Wow..I had a paper boat..But it sank in these poetic waves..Now shy to make one more..What a great entry in the contest! Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/15/2020 5:01:00 AM Thank you Jeinsh :) Though I am sure your paper boat once poured in poetry will sail through great oceans so go ahead and let it sail.