Paula Swanson Poet Rhyme

Twilight Kiss

Steal a twilight kiss upon the garden path of death....


Give to the Oleander, a twilight kiss,
reach for the darkness, its false promise of bliss.
Drink the nectar, that would steal the light.
Listen, your heartbeat, as it fades with your sight.
Then, alone, in darkness, draw your last breath.




Paula Swanson 
9/10/11

For the contest; Six Lines Of Poetry, Please
Sponsored by Constance La France
Placement: 1st

*note*  Twilight kiss, is another name for suicide or to commit suicide
** Oleander is an extremely poisonous plant.

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Dr.Ram Mehta September 13, 2011 at 8:45 PM Congratulations on the win in the contest of constance, Paula

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 13, 2011 at 3:29 PM CONGRATS PAULA ON FIRST PLACE WIN WITH THIS GORGEOUS POETRY LUV.. AWESOME AS ALWAYS...

Bob Quigley September 13, 2011 at 10:05 AM Very nicely written. Congratulations on your win Paula. Well deserved

Ralph Taylor September 13, 2011 at 8:49 AM Congrats on 1st Place, Paula. Great piece. Well deserved win. Nice going. luv Ralph

Carol Sunshine Brown September 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM Congratulations on your win in Constance's "Six Lines Of Poetry, Please" contest Paula. Love,Carol

Cyndi Macmillan September 12, 2011 at 11:01 PM Ha. Knew this was a number oner. It reads as a classic. Congrats! Cyndi

Nette Onclaud September 11, 2011 at 1:41 PM my heart explodes, paula... your brooding yet beautiful piece pierces my senses!... i rate this high in the winners' circle :) huggs, nette

Cyndi Macmillan September 10, 2011 at 11:12 PM OKay, this is writing at some of its best. Almost shattering for me to read... you have the perfect balance of emotion and highly effective technique.. worthy of first place, in my books. Hats off to you! Cyndi PS I am reading some truly amazing poetry today--- whatever water your drinking, care to share?? ;-)

Russell Sivey September 10, 2011 at 10:47 PM What a wonderful write! It was helpful to have the notes down at the bottom! I had the general idea but seeing the actual meaning was very helpful!! I love the poem Paula!! You'll do well in the contest!!