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Verses In The Ash

Let me pen "verses in the ash" for you
With the embers of our passion fire
Take me to "where orchids dream..."
To where clouds wear a rainbow halo
To where the Zephyr kisses the cherry blossoms
To where fairies drink honeysuckle dew 
To where weeping willows laugh
To where your love finds me lost
"Trapped in your pulse", let me tap
to a slow salsa, 
rhythmic and romantic just for you
"I am the asylum of your ache"
I hold you captive with my charisma
You are the shimmer of my sunlit soul
You are Aurora's aura 
in my kaleidoscopic world
With crab-like tendons 
you crocheted your way into my heart
You are the song of the cuckoo afar
Who brings good news through her music
I am the bright butterfly of your benevolence
The humble hummingbird sipping our love nectar
The Angelfish gliding in your ardency
You are my magnificent Muse, moving me
with your metaphors and majesty
I am the ruby ring on your finger
Reminding you of our precious promises

~ Let our love rise immortal as Phoenix 
from these "verses in the ash" ~

Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Jones Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Very well done! I love your creative tools, word choices, faeries and butterflies you can’t go wrong.
Buhagiar Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
This is a contest I missed. You did very well. Great placement.
Sultan Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Congratulations.This poem is pure fire and tenderness at the same time. "Verses in the ash" written with embers of passion... that line alone gave me chills. The imagery is breathtaking — from "where orchids dream" to "Zephyr kisses the cherry blossoms" and "Aurora’s aura in my kaleidoscopic world." You’ve painted a world that feels both magical and deeply intimate. "I am the asylum of your ache" and "you crocheted your way into my heart" are so powerful and unique. The way you blend romance, nature, and soul in every line is incredible. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece. Lots of appreciation and blessings to your gift with words. Kindly check your soup mail.
Jones Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Congratulations on your top win for this romantic write!
Peck Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Very lovely writing, Joanna! Congrats on your high win! I especially love: "Take me where orchids dream" So enchanting, it can spin daydreams!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Verses In The Ash" write. Great from the first line to the last line. Have a blessed day with your win..........
Empress Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Dear Joanna, This is stunning and so soulfully moving! I love the metaphors and imagery and how youv expressed here throughout in a way that resonates and hits deep. I especially love the ending here! " Let our love rise immortal as Phoenix from these "verses in the ash" ~" wow! Thank you for writing! Pleasure reading. Its a fave for me! Gorgeous poem! Congratulations on your top win.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
outstanding contest entry. You should place well.
Buhagiar Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Brilliant poem. I missed it. Pity but I hope you get a high rating
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM
This is just beautiful, Joanna. So filled with heartfelt emotions, beautiful imagery and lovely poetry! Each line has emotional impact and paints beautiful pictures. Thank you for this lovely gift that pictures love eternally rising from ashes! Blessings.
Dietrich Avatar
July 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Lots of super cool metaphors in this poem. I see it greatly inspired you!
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