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Entry for The Write a Beautiful Terza Rima Contest: Sponsored by: Constance La France  Date wrote 3rd April 26

Taste of Sugar or Citrine

The razor edge between his love and hate
for her, he found so utterly sublime;
So it became his only heightened state.

Soft lips, soured by the bitterness of lime
would, occasion, taste sweet of nectarine;
as both performed this act of pantomime.

At times, an alabaster figurine
would whisper, sweet, in ear, with honeydew
about such acts unthinkably yet seen.

Forever, everlasting trapped, he knew
an undeserving servant to his queen
there never would be taming of this shrew.

And he, in shadow, would remain unseen;
waiting to taste the sugar or citrine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kendrick Avatar
May 7, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in Constance's contest. Way to go. I am delighted to see it in the lineup. Sara K
Goldsmith Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Back with Congratulations on another win. Hooray!!! I enjoyed reading your powerful "Taste of Sugar or Citrine" write again. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...............
Miller Avatar
May 7, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Thank you Paula
Rodrigues Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM
I love how many variations can be written with colors, and other sense words. Fave! Congrats on POTD, Terry!
Miller Avatar
May 7, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Thank you Kim
Messina Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Well done, Terry. Belated congrats on POTD!
Miller Avatar
May 7, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Thank you Charles, appreciated
Daniels Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Powerful innuendo, Terry. Good juxtapositions & excellent title. Some citrines are sweet as sugar, though. Congrats on POTD. Well done. Easter blessings.
Miller Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 3:10 AM
This is true, thank you for your kind comments
Delegans Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I like how you highlighted the duplicitous nature of this type of love. Well-written and deserving of POTD.
Miller Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Thank you Christopher
Nicole Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
' trapped, he knew an undeserving servant. ' Not a nice feeling, as many can relate, I'm sure. Congratulations Terry, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Miller Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Thank you so much Brandy
Anaya Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Congratulations on Poem Of The Day, Terry! Beauty is everything in masochistic eyes~ Faving
Miller Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Thank you so much
Kitchin Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Terry, so well penned. Congratulations on POTD.
Miller Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Thank you Tania, much appreciated
Wolf Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 9:27 AM
No taming of this shrew --- man once again becomes unglued. Congrats on POTD, Terry.
Miller Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Thank you Gershon, I hope all is well with you.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your powerful "Taste of Sugar or Citrine" write. "Happy Easter" Have a blessed day/week with your win...............
Miller Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Thank you Paula
Lane Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 8:34 AM
This is an addiction of a different sort, but no less harmful and perhaps more difficult to break. POTD congratulations are in order for you today, Terry.
Miller Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Thank you so much Lin
Croft Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Congratulations on your POTD!
Miller Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Thank you Karen
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 5:02 AM
a pleasant read and well constructed Terza Rima poem. congrats on your POTD designation.
Miller Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Thank you Sara, I hope this finds you well?
Cunningham Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Well composed Terry, congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom
Miller Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Thank you Tom
Jones Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Wonderfully written! Congratulations on your potd status!
Miller Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Thank you Karen
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April 5, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Enjoyed the read Terry. Congratulations on having received Poem of the Day… Beryl
Miller Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Thank you Beryl
Dietrich Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Oh wow. I love this. A fave!!
Miller Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Thank you so much Andrea I truly appreciate your support
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