To the Clamor of Melodious Wind Chimes

We watch 
as aquamarine touches the shore
splashing glitter-drops onto the sand beneath our feet.
The sun melts into a rose-petal sky
glowing crimson and persimmon
on the horizon.

Hand in hand,
engulfed by tranquility,
we stroll to the beach house 
we have rented for the night.

At the porch
we stop -
gazing back at the shore
where splendidly we spent our afternoon.
Then you face me,
and your blue eyes, 
once so soft and flirty in the sunlight,
grow darker in the twilight.
Darker and deeper,
mirroring my quickening desire.

Wind chimes made from sea shells, 
which tinkle above our heads,
start to mirror the passion
of the once soft and flirty breeze of our perfect day,
for wind now blows with gusto!

To the clamor of melodious wind chimes,
my lips meet yours
and we become the sun,
melting like crimson and persimmon
into each other.

Aug. 28, 2018 
for John Hamilton's Best free verse July 1-October1,2018 Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 10/3/2018 12:36:00 PM
Congratulations on this wonderful win, Andrea. This piece is truly heartwarming and so very descriptive. Just wonderful xxx
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Date: 10/2/2018 6:35:00 PM
So sensually lovely and romantic Andrea. Congratulations on your excellent win.. ~Susan
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Date: 10/1/2018 2:04:00 PM
Congrats on top honors. Andrea!
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Date: 10/1/2018 1:11:00 PM
How beautiful and so emotional Andrea, but I'm curious, are you crimson or persimmon? ; )
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Date: 10/1/2018 3:09:00 PM
ha, I would be the clover with crimson. haha.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/1/2018 3:09:00 PM
do you recall "crimson and clover, over and over"?
Date: 10/1/2018 12:47:00 PM
Hi Andrea, congrats on your win. ~Warren :)
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Date: 10/1/2018 11:12:00 AM
Loved this one Andrea, congrats on a shared top win!
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Date: 9/1/2018 2:20:00 PM
beautiful and sensual Andrea! Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 8/31/2018 11:57:00 AM
Just beautiful and inspiring. Congrats.
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Date: 8/31/2018 5:02:00 AM
I never thought of wind chimes as sexy or passionate and now whenever I hear them, this poem will poke at my memory (no pun intended) in a welcoming way. Hot stuff at the steamy beach. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 8/30/2018 1:42:00 PM
I can see the melting...well penned.
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Date: 8/30/2018 11:16:00 AM
Just knew this was destined for the winners circle, congratulations Andrea...
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Date: 8/30/2018 9:49:00 AM
A lovely romantic write Andrea..Congrats on your win..
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Date: 8/29/2018 9:55:00 PM
Can hear them tinkle. Can feel them brushing against each other. … Sensual and sensuous poesy, Andrea. Congrats on another first-place winner. Best always, Gershon
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Date: 8/29/2018 8:15:00 PM
Congratulations on your top win! A beautiful verse with beautiful imagery.
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Date: 8/29/2018 4:10:00 PM
I thought he would go for romance Andrea and your poem got first place! Congratulations my friend. You have done it again and deservedly so! : )
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Date: 8/29/2018 3:18:00 PM
now those are some flirtatious wind chimes!!! Congrats on the top spot...well deserved with this wonderful entry.
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Date: 8/29/2018 2:28:00 PM
Very well written poetry for the masses
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Date: 8/29/2018 2:27:00 PM
Coming back with congrats on your win, Andrea.
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Date: 8/29/2018 2:20:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Andrea!
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Date: 8/29/2018 1:33:00 PM
Thanks for entering my contest! This is a stunner, Andrea! Heartiest congratulations on your much-deserved top win!
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Date: 8/28/2018 7:57:00 PM
Your imagery takes me to new heights as usual, Andrea.
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Date: 8/28/2018 2:02:00 PM
just gorgeous, andrea! i love the "crimson and persimmon" especially...
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Date: 8/28/2018 11:46:00 AM
As I was reading this my mind entered into a dream state because, that is exactly how this poem reads...like a dream. Beautifully done Andrea. Much luck in the contest.
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Date: 8/28/2018 11:22:00 AM
beautiful images in your colorful romantic poem. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 8/28/2018 9:30:00 AM
How romantic is this wonderful poem! You set the scene well in colors and chimes, Andrea.
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