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For Constance La France's Abandon Contest...submitted 20 May 25...' it must be summer...there are no restrictions on one's expression of spontaneity...' ~ by poet

Summer In Wild Abandon

POTD
Tipping the light with curves arched 
and flowing with rain,
she mounts her tinseled limbs
 
on summertime's  crest--
   The trees, seeds, and flame 
in her eyes lightly open
 the fingertips of near August.

Quick to beat on belly drums, 
   her shadow trance melts 
the liquid stars  in one tender rush...
   How unbridled  and young is she,
 holding the skirt that lifts  into a dance 
 of raw abandon:   the moon hangs 
 like a harp strutting a rhumba that drifts 
on gloss of her arms:

And if every detail of silk on her  derriere 
  can be sewn in weaves fondling her shade ,
          this she shall bring too...
 In a summer of July's reckless abandon.

First place~
                          .~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Parker Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Sensual the poem, sensual the music, and one I know well...It's up there with Arthur Prysock's This Is My Beloved album...Frederic
Hind Avatar
May 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Belated congrats on POTD! Oh. your works comfort and enchant, poetess. :)
Kendrick Avatar
May 26, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I like the last line of this one that supports the contest theme. Congratulations to you. Way to go. Sara K
Gasun Avatar
May 25, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Hello sis! I read this offline on my phone and I was impressed. Did't go online coz got some problems at school. You always blew me away and this masterpiece is one of my faves from you. Big Congrats to your well-deserved POTD sis! Got many smiles here reading and listening to your music video. Again Many Big Congrats for the wins and the video! Cheers and hugs!
Andresen Avatar
May 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest "Abandon", Nette :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
May 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Back again with Congratulations on your wonderful win. I enjoyed reading your write again. This one was a big winner. Have a blessed weekend with your new wonderful win...........
Rodrigues Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Nette, congrats on POTD! A beauty with body notes!
Rodgers Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Dear Nette, You just swept me away! That incredible, untamed summer energy you've captured with the dancing, the moon, and that raw abandon for it feels so alive, so powerful. It’s more than just imagery, but it’s a feeling, a force with so much of your own beautiful, passionate spirit. Congrats on POTD! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
George Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
A beautiful poem with breathtaking images....! Hearty Congratulations, dear Nette on your well deserved POTD.
Nicole Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
' her shadow trance melts the liquid stars in one tender rush. ' She is poetry in motion. :) You paint such beautiful, yet breathtaking images with your words. Congratulations Nette, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Anaya Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Congratulations on your Poem Of The Day, Nette! Sensuous sentiments ~
Meadows Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Hello Nette, congratulations on your special day. I enjoyed this poem. Hugs. Darlene/
Goldsmith Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Back with Congratulations on your wonderful POTD win. I enjoyed reading your write again. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...................
Wolf Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Imagery and phraseology in another dimension, the 'Onclaud' dimension -- a galaxy of its own, nonpareil. Congrats on POTD, Nette! ~ Rhumba and Reckless Abandon, gw
Riabi Dziri Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
So tender is your poetry, so amazing is your imagery! Summer time so sublime! A deep joy to read you! Congratulations, dear Nette, on your POTD honour! A recognition well earned.. my deepest regards and blessings.
Gentile Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Nette, congratulations on your POTD honors! A beautiful write indeed !!
Williams Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Congratulations on your POTD Nette. Well deserved on this beautiful poem...Hugs
Gifford Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Hello Nette, congratulations on your POTD win with your beautifully written poem. Wishing a wonderful day as you celebrate.
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
- Beautiful written, Nette :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... enjoy :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Man Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Nette.. I’m getting an early summer blush! This feels like Summer is a gypsy-spirit woman—she is fluid, wild, and intoxicating. I can’t look away and I’m longing for Summer’s heat and late night dancing. This marvel pulses with rhythm and motion. I’m in for all Summer has to offer and it feels like the offering will leave me speechless!
Hind Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This is breathtaking. I love your style of writing- my mind is at rest when I read. <3
Goldsmith Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I enjoyed reading your write. "Good Luck" I also did this contest. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..................
Williams Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Dear Nette, your poem flows like a warm breeze through windchimes—effortless, wild, and lush with summer heat. I could feel July twirling in every line. So laid-back yet totally alive. Loved it..Hugs
Vaso Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Beautiful poetry!!
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