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Silhouettes On the Shore

Trembles serenaded my heart
  before the coming storm
affection was blowing toward me
  with unburdened arms
in an unruffled evening with a fiery red sky
and continuous waves that drowned the shore

I embraced the silent space
  in a moment caressed
satiny rhythmic sounds, music from the sea
added to the fluidity of her movements
  in her summer dress of yellow
caught by the sea breeze to dance with each step
allowing a vision of perfection to be cast upon my soul
  like a fisherman's woven net

She paused...

So my eyes could regale on her alone
and melt away with the fabric of time
where lovers dwell with measured caresses
and soft feathered fingers skimming across the skin 
while the clock hand turned with each kiss
drifting slowly into a vanishing night
  of star-light and moon glows
splayed upon the tender mouths of lovers
  until a veil dropped
as we became silhouettes on the shore
revealing smoldering fires within
exposing our hearts with all their ashes
leaving flickering fervor where lovers lay
exploring dreams in a sanctuary of solitude
before being washed away...
  by the dawn's incoming tide

7/31/22 Contest Anything Goes
judged 8/2/22

contest Writing Challenge-X'd poems second chance
sponsor Constance La France

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Date: 12/17/2022 5:24:00 PM
Frederic, dear friend, dear poet, the flames of passion glow the brightest against the romantic depths of night skies. A seductive piece full of alluring imagery and the ardent beauty of desire. I especially loved "She paused... So my eyes could regale on her alone" - at that moment time stood still.. oh so enticing and sensual. The tempting talent of your golden pen never disappoints. Congratulations for your excellent win in Constance's contest. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 12/8/2022 5:09:00 AM
Frederic, magical, romantic, and beautifully penned. Congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - X'd Poems Second Chance, I love the music very much, you always present a lovely poem, well done, blessings
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Date: 8/3/2022 2:30:00 AM
Wow! You certainly captivate the reader with the passions of love secluded in nature’s artful arms. I love your poem Frederic! I know when I visit your poetry I will leave a little breathless feeling passionately inspired. Thank you. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 7/31/2022 9:31:00 AM
Frederic, this poetic tryst held me enrapt in its beautiful emotions. I'm in awe of each romantic line and have added it to my list of favorites. Your imagery allowed me to feel as though I watched the interlude from afar, jealous of what the two shared. The music you added helped me envision the slow-motion beauty of such a love.
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Frederic Parker
Date: 8/1/2022 10:54:00 AM
thank you Jenna for your kindness of a fav...Frederic

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