To Feel Enraptured

Like frosted glass is this night.
Daylight’s clouds - restless like my love -
and scattered wildly heretofore -
somehow made a pact
to nimbly rearrange themselves.
Congealing in this chilling autumn eve -
translucent -
the clouds have blended in with dusk,
obliterating stars. . . and even shadows.
Luna, sad like me, 
cannot transmit her moonlight
to cheer me.

Oh, to be again - enraptured!
To see your unique come-hither smile;
to hear the sound of honey in your voice;
to feel that splendid tingle within me
as you shine your gorgeous eyes -
radiant upon me!
Where are you now, my love -
my sweet, alluring boy?
And where are the stars 
that blazed for me within your eyes?
Where is the crystal nightfall 
of my fondest dream?

Oh, to feel again. . . enraptured!
But not even the smallest gleam 
of you remains.
And not even Goddess Moon
can penetrate
this deep abiding gloom.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kerr Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your placement with this exquisite poem. It touches a rich emotional vein within me and everyone else I hope.🙏🔥 Howard
Kendrick Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 4:47 AM
We do miss the part of our youthful feelings about love for sure. Love is so much more than those feelings from our youth. I enjoyed reading this one that is so alluring, expressive and emotive. Thank you for sharing it with us. Way to go. Sara K.
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Thanks. You are so right
Watts Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Hi Andrea Quite a soulful poem but descriptive a leave one wondering if you ever find him again Well done on a placement in the contest Cheers Chris
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Don't even know if he is still alive!
Empress Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Ah this is so touching and poignant and soulfully moving! I especially love the way youv painted imagery throughout my sweet soul aunt! Definitely worthy of more than just fifth place smh :/ hah! But I understand premier contests can be hard! Wish this was written for a contest of mine! Pleasure reading Congratulations on your placement Sending you light always
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Thanks, Sweetie
Gasun Avatar
June 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Splendid poem my dear poet friend Andrea. Big congrats on your win! Thanks a lot for sharing. Hugs
Dietrich Avatar
June 30, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Thank you
Liguori Avatar
June 30, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The moon sure has been getting a lot of attention lately especially from your skillfully crafted words. Fifth place is yours.
Dietrich Avatar
June 30, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Thanks, Robert
Hind Avatar
June 30, 2026 at 1:16 PM
very enchanting and pretty <3
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