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Vanilla Grace

A spirited moon skipped and skid
across the silent snowy steppes
as a pale sun sidled and slid. 

Her passionate sensuous steps
softly seduced the stars to shine
across the silent snowy steppes.

I beseeched the night to be mine,
singing a sentimental song,
softly seduced the stars to shine.

The Milky Way formed a sarong
surrounding me with deep desire,  
singing a sentimental song.

I followed lustily in dire
need of fragrant vanilla grace,
surrounding me with deep desire.

The mystical night chided me,
a spirited moon skipped and skid.
Her radiance had blinded me
as a pale sun sidled and slid.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ashley Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 10:12 AM
Dear Linda, your golden pen shines in the beauty and artistry of your poem graced with sprinklings of arresting alliteration and ethereal imagery like "a pale sun sidled and slid" and "The Milky Way formed a sarong". A superb poem that "softly seduced" my heart's imagination. Congratulations for your excellent win in Charlotte's contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
Fowler Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 1:41 PM
Hello dear Susan. I am so warmed by your visit and the many fine words of praise for this poem. Many thanks for your thoughtfulness! :)
Empress Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 5:16 AM
Those opening lines are brilliant. Such a creative descriptve write this is dear talented poet. I love this. Definitely a fave. Congratulations
Fowler Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 7:49 AM
You are a kind spirit Inky. Thank you for your warm encouraging comments and for the fav!! hugs :)
Puddifoot Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 5:12 AM
i'm not usually a fan of repetitive forms, but this terzanelle captivated me; i think it's lovely, especially "a pale sun sidled and slid" - i like that a lot..difficult to get imagery into these repetitive forms, but you managed it - congrats on your win in my contest! :)
Fowler Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 7:47 AM
I am doubly honored Charlotte! Thank you for my placement and for your stimulating contests. :)
Brotherton Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 6:04 PM
An amazing poem Linda. Definitely a contender.
Fowler Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 6:19 PM
You are kind with your comments Jerry. Thank you! :)
Oldham Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 5:06 PM
Superbly written, Linda! I loved it - Regards, John
Fowler Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 6:18 PM
Oh so many thanks John. I appreciate your visit and supportive comments. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
Anaya Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 4:13 PM
The imagery is sensational, in terzanelle form and is engaging and seductive as vanilla grace has captured your undivided attention...or was it mine? Lol gorgeous entry, Linda. Cinematic!
Anaya Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Back with congratulations, bff!
Fowler Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Hi bff! Thank you. I've written only one other terzanelle, for a contest, and it was NA. LOL. I hope that's not the trend! Love seeing you! :)
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