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The Fades of Love

i stood there on the berm of a cliff
like juliet in the absence of romeo
feeling dim, as night fell
in a breathless mist

my thoughts lurked
in the ebon hole of mind
as the stars settled in 
looming in and out
of the milky way

i looked at them
as they glistened
remembering that look
that once twinkled
within your eyes
when i caught your glance

now mind only sees
the crimson edges
of flames burning out
as i catch the glow
of shooting stars
trailing in glimmers
on a downward spiral
as they burn out
just like love...

August 12, 2019
Shooting star contest
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Sam Kauffman Date: 2/23/2020 8:28:00 PM Congratulations, my friend. The imagery of the stars is woven throughout so masterfully. Really nice write. So deserving of the winning placement. Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 2/23/2020 8:31:00 PM thank you Sam...i am glad you enjoyed it...hugs

Brenda Chiri Date: 9/9/2019 12:10:00 PM So amazing! Your poetry is just that I am in awe of its beauty!;) Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 9/9/2019 12:56:00 PM Thank you Brenda. I have always been able to weave emotions in my lines :) hugs

Beautiful Scars Date: 9/7/2019 2:17:00 AM you say things I wish I could say sweet Sandra. You have a way with words and I feel your emotional depth in each word. Every time I read this I read more layers. it was amazing lady. Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 9/7/2019 7:30:00 AM Thank you my beautiful friend, your words are always so warm and caring and you have a way to say things like no others, your poetry is amazing... hugs :)

Chris Green Date: 8/22/2019 3:19:00 PM Another stellar piece of writing. You capture the essence of love and how it feels when it disappears. Indeed, like a shooting star, glowing bright but disappearing quickly. I hope you don't mind if I read a few of your older posts, I find you to be a very talented poet and I enjoy your work. Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 8/22/2019 3:21:00 PM Thank you Chris, I wouldn't mind at all, i would be honored because from what i read of your poems thus far, you too are very talented :) hugs

Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/17/2019 9:10:00 AM I think she is going to end up in the winners circle with a garland around her sweet neck. Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 8/17/2019 8:40:00 PM Thank you for your kind words and vote Of confidence :) hugs

Beautiful Scars Date: 8/16/2019 11:10:00 AM amazing poem sweet Sandra- this is a top winner to me! Good luck :)-luloo Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 8/16/2019 12:13:00 PM Thank you Luloo...i wanted something different then just an ordinary shooting star :) hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/14/2019 4:23:00 AM - A great poem with emotional images ... the source of the pain - Good luck in the contest, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 8/14/2019 7:28:00 PM Thank you Anne-Lise... hugs to you my friend :)

Jude Herrick Date: 8/13/2019 5:12:00 AM Very poetic. I loved how silky the flow of thought to word was, it conveyed like a meteor. But hopefully we shall find a way love will burn forever. Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 8/14/2019 7:28:00 PM Thank you Jude...i think we all strive for the never ending flame within our hearts.... hugs :)

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/12/2019 9:41:00 PM I like this one as an entry in the contest. Such a unique, unconventional shooting star! Best wishes, gw Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 8/14/2019 7:25:00 PM Thank you Gershon... not sure where my muse got this one from... hugs :)

Ann Foster Date: 8/12/2019 7:41:00 PM Sadly inspiring, lovely work of art, in pen. Ann Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 8/12/2019 8:15:00 PM Thank you Ann... this was one of those out of the blue poems...hugs :)

John Kristopher Mathis Date: 8/12/2019 6:48:00 PM I love the rich imagery that this poem uses! The whole thing gave me chills :) Great work! Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 8/12/2019 8:14:00 PM Thank you so much John for your visit and kind words :)