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For Edward Ibeh's This Or That, Vol. 40 Poetry Contest / posted 8/17/26/ Title chosen is Slow Sink

#2 on 100 Best New Poems list as of Aug 27, 2026

Slow Sink

Since you . . . 

I go to bed; you’re on my mind
                       and I can’t sleep a wink

Sun rises, and all day long it’s about
               our time together that I think

You smile at me and all my woes
                                    vanish in a blink

My dusk seems painted more now
                                  in violet and pink

Your kisses are the sweet red wine
                                   so eagerly I drink

My body moves next to yours . . .
                             we’re utterly in sync

With you as my muse, my pen
                      keeps running out of ink!

My heart so overflows with joy
               you’ve brought me to the brink . . .

If your love were water,
  my heart would be a wonderfully 
                         s   l   o   w      s   l   o   w   sink
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Ibeh Avatar
September 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Such a beautiful poem, Andrea🙌 I love the flow and format! Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!🙏😊
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Thanks, Edward
Borg Avatar
September 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Glad I stayed afloat in time to congratulate you on yor win, Andrea,
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Thanks, my friend
Buehler Avatar
August 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
A lovely work! Charming and cleverly written.😊
Crandall Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 12:41 PM
A skillful and cute monorhyme!
Valles Avatar
August 22, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Andrea, another fantastic poem. I really enjoyed this one.
Borg Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Loved this poem! Reading it there's a danger that I might s l o w l y s i n k and turn into a romantic!
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2026 at 12:29 AM
So sweet of you to say. Do you have a great romantic poem somewhere. I will have to take a peek
Narain Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Beautiful romntic poem, well peenned.
Godwin Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Romantic monorhyme well done.
Kendrick Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Ahh!! Romantic work that reads of youth and passion. Way to go for the contest. It reads like a great contender to me. Sara K. 👏✍️
Maverick Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
I did not even blink Andrea, As i was reading even as some builders threw out A kitchen sink.'😂😂😂..!
Kerr Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Andrea, I quite simply love this rhyme poem. It’s sincerity and frank emotional depth touches me. Best of luck. Amazing word choice too.🔥🔥🔥 Thanks for your report on August etc and will take your advice regarding contest entry. I will probably add extra stanzas. Howard
George Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 11:08 PM
This is so beautiful. Greatly enjoyed your slow sink into a pool of love. Your monorhyme is not at all forced. Into my FAVE👏❤️
Dietrich Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Thanks so much.
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 6:28 PM
This poem is an example of true poetry. Its meter, rhyme, structure, and meaning are all excellent. A favorite!
Dietrich Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Thank you!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 4:20 PM
love how you ended it...with the structural emphasis on slow. best wishes with this contest entry.
Gibbons Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Wow Andrea this is absolutely amazing it was such a pleasure to read deep romance from your heart n soul. Your so talanted with ink flowing words A fav for me fir sure 🙌❤️‍🩹 hugzzzz friend x
Dietrich Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Thanks, sweetie
Poet Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Andrea, your beautiful poem depicts love's scope with rich imagery and rhythm. Repeating thoughts about the beloved shows loyalty and devotion. The final sentences' wordplay enhances the metaphor.
Empress Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Awwwww I loveee loveee what you did with the prompt sweet andrea! This is so romantic!!!! Definitely a fave for me Best wishes Sending you light 💫
Dietrich Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Thanks so much, Inky
DiMino Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Very nice Andrea; love is a good sink. Best of luck in contest.
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