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Pyramid Of Peace Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Ink Empress. Date written: 07/15/2026

When The Sun Sleeps


                your soft fingers
             trace my collarbone
           where the shadows pool.
         it is twilight
      and everything feels hushed.
    we need not speak of tomorrow,
   or any light left by the front door.
there is only
the weight of our comforter
and the cedar fragrance on your skin.
my dearest, kiss me
where the pulse beats loudest,
right where throat meets shoulder
as our breath
    gets tangled
        in the bedroom air.
i hear faint sounds of traffic outside,
wet tires hum on the asphalt,
   but in here,
    we're safely tucked away
     from the wind at the window.
        yes, my sweet, kiss me...
         press your chest against my spine
          and let our heels
            find each other under the sheets
              while the sleepy world
                  is cold and still.
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Empress Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Congratulations on your win~ Sending you light always ✨🌙⭐
Ibeh Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Thanks again, my friend😊
Empress Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 11:56 PM
It is really passionate dear IE, your poem flows in a very warm comforting manner ~ I felt especially the lines “ we need not speak of tomorrow, or any light left by the front door.” It is sometimes hard to not speak of tomorrow, but yes sometimes it is best to just be engrossed in the moment and create love magic like how youv described here so very soulfully. I love the way this is arranged too. Pleasure reading ~ thank you for sharing. And I will fave this. it reminds me to live for now!
Ibeh Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Thank you very very for the wonderful feedback and my placement in your contest, Inky🙏. Most obliged.
Pettit Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Got me excited while reading this!
Ibeh Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Thanks for the visit and comment, Robert:-)
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