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Written for the 16 beautiful lines contest sponsored by Constance La France

Waves of the Moon

"Someday, somewhere - anywhere, unfailingly, you'll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life." ~ Pablo Neruda

I sail through citrine waves of the moon’s pulse,
weaving my spark from sea-stars
numb to the blaze of a dream-lashed gaze ~
      mute to the masked mist of ghosts,
as somehow between the seraphic sighs
of rising Luna and the aching sun,
there I found my muse crawling and cradling~ 
clouds of love bathed in luminous lavender…

So tonight, must I heed black-magic mantras,
spelled in neon gold by lips that lie,
or shall I wade through caramelized clarity,
for I’ve long homed hues of blooming twilight,
brushing the wistful heart of waning dusk,
drowning fiery flares within vain veins,
while the wind assumes I’ll touch no sand,
          anchored by timeless traces of poetry...
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Rodrigues Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Interesting quote! there I found my muse crawling and cradling~ clouds of love bathed in luminous lavender… Congrats, IE!
Guptar Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Congratulations dear poetess on your well deserved top placement in this contest with this magnificent poem, as usual brimming with imagery , diction of choice and a flowing rhythm. Both of the stanzas are superb. Wish you a pleasant weekend filled with the blessings of light.
Andresen Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
- Congratulations on your sixteen beautiful lines poem, Ink :) - hugs
Beaufort Avatar
May 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
IE, I am reading the Neruda quote about finding oneself and the intensity of that experience. From the poem, it sounds to me as though you are nearly there. There seems to be a divergence between clarity or black magic. Wondering where yo will end up. Take care and smiles!!!
Hind Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"while the wind assumes I’ll touch no sand" so haunting, ethereal. A wonder of a poem - <3
Williams Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Dearest Inky,This is absolutely enchanting! The vivid imagery and rhythmic flow make it feel like a dream wrapped in poetic magic. Your use of color and celestial elements paints an almost ethereal landscape, where emotions intertwine with the night sky. It’s beautifully introspective and evocative, leaving a sense of wandering through both longing and light. Simply mesmerizing!...Love and Hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Waves of the Moon" write with a great ending. What a creative picture you have here. "Good Luck" We both did her contest. Have a wonderful day writing away.........
Allison Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
there certainly is magic in your words Ink, this is truly beautiful and may our words forever be "anchored by timeless traces of poetry" hugs jan x
Allison Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
sorry i've not been around much recently I've had a bit of a health issue recently and now i am busy with exam support till the middle of June. hugs Jan xx
Empress Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Thank you so much dear Jan, appreciate your kindness. Sending you light always
Lane Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
There's something a few people don't know about you, Ink. You can count! You know why I'm teasing you. Your lines are charming except for those black magic mantras. I think wading in citrine waves would be much more pleasant.
Empress Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I had to count this couple of times lolol i hope i got 16 lines gosh! Thank you linnersz so kind of you. We live in a world so dark sometimes all we need is inner light to guide us.
Rhymes Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Timeless traces of poetry huh ! Amazing as always
Empress Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Yes my dahlin
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