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Verismo

the lips of sunset 
caress teal outcrop 
damp with anticipation 
	
ever speeding up 
and illuminating every last aspect 
however reluctantly 
as it 
has to relinquish 
its grip on reality 
and find 
blessed relief 
after the day’s toil 
to rest 	

a final burst of colour 
in horizontal rainbow 
celestial cymbals herald 
the climax of the 
verismo

whilst the setting sun reflects on how it squandered dawn

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Regina Mcintosh Date: 4/23/2023 1:11:00 AM Love this. A beautiful write. Congratulations and God bless you, Love, Gina Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 4/23/2023 1:34:00 AM Thank you, Gina :)

Sam Kauffman Date: 4/21/2023 10:28:00 AM What a wonderful poem Suzette with superb metaphor and dazzling imagery! A perfect representation of the painting. Truly real true love. Congratulations on your win! Blessings! Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 4/21/2023 5:50:00 PM Thanks for the high praise, Sam. :)

Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 4/21/2023 7:51:00 AM i really liked this poem, it has a wonderful understated sensuality, and the closing line is excellent - congrats on your win in my contest! Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 4/21/2023 8:01:00 AM Thanks for the placement, Charlotte.

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/17/2023 12:37:00 PM A fabulous write Suzette. I enjoyed the metaphorical sensualness. :) Login to Reply

Christine Phillips Date: 4/15/2023 11:05:00 AM Thank you for a beautiful metaphorical verse expressing love on the inside.I appreciate your writing style, the setting and the climax.Good job! Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 4/15/2023 11:21:00 AM Thank you for the encouragement, Christine. It goes a long way towards lifting my spirits. Regards, Suzette

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/13/2023 5:22:00 AM So the setting sun reflects on how it squandered dawn. I like that. Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 4/13/2023 5:25:00 AM Thank you for your visit here and your kind comment, Sara. I like your sentence better - thanks. I've updated it and kept it in line within the prime number perimeter. :) Suzette

Daniel Turner Date: 4/12/2023 7:40:00 PM A very cool photo and explanatory poem.. Suzette. Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 4/13/2023 10:50:00 AM :) I still have not heard back from the photographer and rather than copyright infringement... Daniel Turner Date: 4/13/2023 9:41:00 AM honestly, it doesn't give the same effect but I understand. This photo looks like someone who is about to be submerged with their mouth open. Just sayin Suzette Richards Date: 4/13/2023 4:09:00 AM Hi Daniel, I've replaced the photo with one of my own. What do you think of the new one? :) Suzette Richards Date: 4/12/2023 8:13:00 PM Thank you, Daniel. The photo was taken in Worcestershire, UK. I am waiting for the photographer's written permission to use it (otherwise it is plagiarism).