Premiere Contest WinnerVelvet

"The velvet veins running through my deep-coloured wings sing blues, remembering the non-existent maple memories, lighting up my heart's frosty rays." ~ Deepali Singhvi The soft folds of velvet enclose her slim body as she ambles across the woods in tearful throes; Wrapped in velvet, on she rambles in whispers of ache that perturb her feelings that are in shambles; Her saunter's like a healing herb that relieves her from her sorrow, Here, there's no one else to disturb; She follows a path that's narrow, sits beside a well-worn headstone, cries as if there is no morrow; Slowly, she sighs sitting alone, Unlocks a velvet box and takes a black velvet rose to bemoan; Places it there, her body shakes with deep anguish for whom she lost, "I'll love you always", her voice breaks; Walking back, she's like velvet frost, Wishing their love were not star-crossed.
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Andresen Avatar
August 16, 2023 at 10:47 AM
- Back with a congratulations, Jo :) - hugs
Kauffman Avatar
August 14, 2023 at 1:42 PM
Jo, your words ache with sorrow and grieving in black velvet. Your poem is sensual yet so sorrowful! Nicely done! Congratulations on your win! Blessings.
May Avatar
August 14, 2023 at 10:24 AM
Dropping back with Congrats on your win Jo
Goldsmith Avatar
August 14, 2023 at 8:49 AM
Your "Velvet" is a lovely write. I love velvet fabric but do not see it much anymore. Have a great day............
George Avatar
August 13, 2023 at 7:14 PM
Very emotive ! Can feel the depth of her sorrow. The fate of these star crossed lovers makes our hearts ache in sorrow ! Well done. Congratulations Joanna.
Mcintosh Avatar
August 13, 2023 at 4:30 AM
So beautiful and amazing - words like a breath of light, poured out over the frosty dawn... excruciatingly beautiful - A fave. God bless you my friend. Love, Gina
Faulkner Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 12:12 PM
Striking imagery, Jo, I see a dark forbidding forest and the branches that snag on her velvet robe, and the dark rose she leaves, also the closing lines of 'velvet frost' so poignant and solemn~
May Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 6:25 AM
A poignant write Jo, Well penned
Andresen Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 4:45 AM
- Beautiful with feelings, Jo - Best wishes :) - hugs
Meadows Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 11:51 PM
A beautiful poem. Well done.
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