Sotto Poet Poet Free verse

Waltzing Over Ashes

Written: January 21, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: Brian Strand

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We waltz on the edge of a wildfire
where fiery flames and ashen relics,
yield to the rolling tide.
devotion serves as earth's eternal echo,
our roots reach staunchly,
the past, our thick, tattered tapestry.

Yet, in the furnace of blazing flames.
our spirits strengthened,
akin to sculpting shiny steel
the air fluffy words, a vow
of balmy breezes blissful brush, 
so gentle.
untamed waves with whimsical, 
whirling heart. 

Our love emerges unshackled,
uncelebrated, yet won't wane.
Whispering of the magic of its waters,
Our love is akin to a melody, 
flowing quietly but eternally.

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Jay Narain January 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM Nicely penned poem.

Deb M January 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM Oh my Lasaad poetic perfectness right there! A beautiful write! Debx

Ink Empress January 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM Ah dear dr sotto, your words are so soothing and so beautiful, flows so seamlessly here with such captivating alliterations in such a catchy cadence! So heartfelt and touching’ i especially loved the lines “ the air fluffy words, a vow of balmy breezes blissful brush, so gentle.” Such stunning descriptive words and how youve painted imagery here is gorgeous! Love in its most ethereal and celestial form youve described here with such subtle yet profound diction! Im sure this will be a winner! Best wishes always. Sending you light always

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 22, 2025 at 6:26 AM Hello Sotto, After reading this I thought how your words feel like a dance through fire and tide, capturing the quiet resilience and timeless beauty of love. I felt this one place such a great melody in my heart. Beautifully crafted. Winter Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Sara Kendrick January 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM Reads like a good contender to me. The wildfires out in California are front and center. I am wondering if this is what you are speaking about. Sara K

Valsa George January 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM I am sure you have written this in the backdrop of the recent California fires. Yet nothing can destroy the roots that reach staunchly. Though uncelebrated, our love won't wane. Our love is like a melody that flows quietly, but eternally. A firm and lovely assertion. Congratulations on your win.

Paige Hind January 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM This flowed so beautifully - loved the meter, "our roots reach staunchly, the past, our thick, tattered tapestry" how true