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Written for eleven beautiful lines contest sponsored by Constance La France

The Island of Love

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." ~ Jacques-Yves Cousteau

When Cupid’s wishes surf on the tail of a comet,
eventide envelops the tender skyline in stillness,
mirroring sparks of neon stardust on the shore.
Stroking the salt-laced sand in silken rhythm,
while hushed leaves surrender to the sea’s songs,
curating a silent reverie of drifting dreamers,
filling the amethyst air with indigo blooms,
as wind and waves merge, echoing secrets~ 
like heartbeats aching for a kiss of moonbeams,
amidst fluorescent tides twinkling in tune,
erasing tears in the blush of forgotten sunsets.
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Hind Avatar
April 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Enchanting! What a sea image this creates- love love the opening line
Goldsmith Avatar
April 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "The Island of Love" write. Great quote and great picture. Happy Easter... Have a blessed day with your win.......
Cunningham Avatar
April 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I used to watch Jacques Cousteu on TV when I was growing up. Your poem brought back happy memories. Congratulations on your win IE. Tom
Bordner Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"Erasing tears in the blush of forgotten sunsets..." sometimes to forget is to be free of jealous limitations. Your colorations in this poem are perfectly panged by love...J.A.B.
Onpaper Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Oh wow !! This look like it wud be nice to paint papi!!! Cupid’s wishes surf on the tail of a comet, Omg that is genius!!! sparks of neon stardust on the shore. , curating a silent reverie of drifting dreamers, Mmmm it’s like reading the perfect lullaby!!! amidst fluorescent tides twinkling in tune, erasing tears in the blush of forgotten sunsets. Dayum papi look at how u make these elements move !!! Absolutely breathtaking!
Anaya Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This is very nice, eleven beautiful lines are present and really describes the image, Ink Empress . Loved it! ~
Rodgers Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Dear Empress, Ok, this swirls like a tide under Cousteau’s spell with comet tails kissing neon stardust, waves of secrets only the moon deciphers. I can really see the indigo blooms in salt-laced air, the ache of sunsets dissolving into tides that remember everything. Your words are the net, capturing wonder too vast for any contest. The sea’s song? It’s already in your veins. A Fav! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Poet Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Dear Ink, You wrote an excellent poem exploring the themes of love, desire, and the beauty of nature. It displays an ethereal picture in which cosmic forces mix with human emotions, implying that love is inextricably linked with the universe. The poem also depicts a beautiful location by the sea at twilight, with natural elements such as the water, sky, and stars providing a backdrop for sentiments of desire and closeness. I adore your diction; it is lush and evocative, full of sensory nuances and images that make an immersive experience. The words "Cupid," "comet," "neon stardust," "amethyst air," and "indigo blossoms" elicit sentiments of passion and awe.
Empress Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Thank you so much for your kind visit, Dr Sotto! Grateful for your support always
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April 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations on your very first photo Ink, and what a beautiful picture it is to accompany your dreamscape poem, one can only imagine you see the beauty in everything you write, even your darkest poems are filled with wonderful imaginative imagery, another top entry for contest, cheers David
Empress Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I know! Im so excited! I used to design my poems on pictures always so its exciting for me, altho maybe i will choose when to post a pic. Maybe i should for every poem? Just very happy that i managed t figure this out! Thank you for joining! Appreciate always your kind comments and deep thoughts on poems
Alhemaidy Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Very beautiful! A favorite :-)
Empress Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Ah thank you dear AA, how kind! I appreciate also the fave truly!
DiMino Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
OK. Where is that island? You are not going to entice like that, and then keep the source of your inspiration all to yourself. Love it! Well done.
Empress Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Ah thank you so much dear joe, inspired by the maldives , island of love, stars on the beach. So grateful always for your support
Liguori Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This is an absolutely beautiful poem! Best of luck in the contest.
Empress Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Thank you so much dear robert for reading and for leaving your well wishes always grateful
Lane Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Yes, Ink. It's a beautiful picture. The moon, the tide, and stardust... all making love with the salt-laced shore.
Empress Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Thank you so much dear linnersz, i hope the poem is beautiful too! Grateful for your kind support always, i wrote this while looking at the picture..
Andresen Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
- How tender and beautiful, Ink :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely Easter :) - hugs
Empress Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Awn thank you so much dear anne lise, truly grateful for your unwavering support always
Gifford Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Hello IE, this is a superb piece, and a great read. Good luck with the contest. Wishing you a fantastic new week ahead, my friend.
Empress Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Ahh thank you so much for your beautiful comment, grateful truly
Rhymes Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
From where I come from we see planktons sometimes . You should come and read this poem for me Z
Empress Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Im coming! In a few lolol from where i come from they do sparkle too haha
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