Long Turtledoves Poems

III.
diamond sky
climbing up into
the mountain,
collecting the
scattered spoils of 
temptation; seeking 
rest from raising 
the green wood
roots of trees,

these broken kingdoms
will also perish, like 
collections of antique skin
to be buried
in the garden
of wonder
(alongside the urns 
containing...

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In Jerusalem at the time of Jesus' birth
there was a man, Simeon by name
he was truly righteous and devout
walked with God, such a living flame

The nation of Israel was waiting
for the promised Messiah to come
Simeon...

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"Caim"



Caim 
in time
labyrinthine
tale swallowed
serpentine 

Caim 
in time
heart kept 
secure in the 
central fortress mine

Serpentine
swallowed
labyrinthine tales
cooed her love Basilisk
night terrors and turtledoves

Turtledoves
followed trails 
of diamonds dripping
through hazy windows emerald
reflecting you

precious pearls 
slipping wisdom o’er
rusty halos for...

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On the first day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me,
A partridge in a pear tree.

I have a Bradford pear tree in
My front yard,
But what the heck is a partridge?

I think a partridge is a...

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I went to my neighbors
To ask for a favor
And said may I borrow
Stuff I need tomorrow,
But she stopped me short
With this stunning retort:

“Do you need sugar cane
Drano for a clogged drain
Or perhaps some flour
Or did...

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Blanket of Stardust Love by Linda Marie Sweetheart

"Blanket of Stardust Love"

beneath a blanket of stardust, soft melodious refrain
enchants golden moonlight while whispered words of love proclaim
affection and devotion sprinkled with snowflakes in horse drawn carriage
red...

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     "Blanket of Stardust Love"



beneath a blanket of stardust, soft melodious refrain
enchants golden moonlight while whispered words of love proclaim
affection and devotion sprinkled with snowflakes in horse drawn carriage
red velvet box...

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The night seems so still and revered by many,
   Tranquil shadows of the half moon above,
        Heavenly halo's of peace and plenty,
    ...

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The Bowman's Shaft

Solo archer gathers mist of amour clouds, dipping venturous arrow tips in a veiled concocted potion, drowning its mettle in a whimsical bliss of a dreamt liquefied mirage that defines the elixir,

Cupids errant...

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Once upon a time of mobile 
chargers,
Lives a small frighten 
kittyhawk,
Sacred and lost in the jungle 
of Xs!
Trapped for months and 
hours,

One day she broke her chain,
And flew days until she reach 
a place,
A tree...

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A midnight ship with silver sails
And hoisted flags with scarlet tails
Is whisked by winds of golden gales
                  ...

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Twin, silver cathedral bells, sway and chime.
As every note peals out, clear and sublime.

No winds blow through the sky, this silent night.
The peaceful heavens, filled with a celestial light.

Arm in arm, down the icy lane...

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Bay Area Nigh December

A tryst on a San Francisco trolley
that exhibits penchant amidst a glance,
for 'tis wintry time launch all, too jolly
save two turtledoves, culled cooed romance
left in steep devotion, neglects folly.

Atone solemn occasions ere...

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Beauty of the newly befallen snow
aching in the heart of gladness.
Non-symetrical flakes cast in a row
now belying winter's madness.

Lovers walking in the moonlit park
clasping hands in woolen gloves.
Frosty breaths go mingling in the dark
on the...

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  "Potent Pout"

lips are warm and toasty

waking to your eyes
canvasing my face
as afterglow of Sun
at twilight time
dancing to love's music
as your arms enfold my waist
lips pouting to taste
melting steps of stars
into perfect rhyme.

lips are...

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*Image Raptured in Heaven by Pint.

Raptured in Heaven

The unearth enraptured in Heaven's flock,
Those who have mourned, the meek, and merciful,
Answers to who holds the key to unlock,
Plus, hungry and thirsty righteous dreamful.

Newness befalls refreshed innocent...

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        Poets' Playground


We can hide from life with umbrellas 
of daisies.
Walk in forests pretending we are 
cute as squirrels.
But, alas we live in a real world.
You know~ the...

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The intoxicating scent of roses 
Each single one caressed and moonlit kissed 
Gazing up at mirroring star poses
Silently waiting for the morning mist

Perched under honey sweetness of moonlight
As its warm caress cloaks the pair farewell
Turtledoves...

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    "Penny Paramours"

tossed copper penny into wishing well
tingling sound splashing into water of dreams
envisioned eagerly a vivid magic spell
creating cherished visual delight in themes.

tingling sound splashing into water of dreams
radiate emotions as...

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Lavish luscious liaison
Orchestrated obsession
Nocturnal nebulae
Gifted graceful gallantry

Secluded sanctuary
Tiffany telltale turtledoves
Effervescent ecstacy
Metaphysical mascarade
Magically manipulated mandolin
Erotic entanglement 
Delectable daredevil demigods

Rhythmic romance rhapsody
Openhearted opulence
Secret sensuous seduction  
Exquisite exotic elixir
Sumptuous scent of long stemmed roses



AP: 1st place 2021

Submitted...

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Chrysanthemums bloom, heralding in fall,
Pumpkins bring delight to one and all.

The air is filled with fragrances so sweet.
Colors of the leaves an artist’s treat.

Memories of walks along cool lanes,
Weather maps show paths of hurricanes.

Snuggles in...

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Like a thief, you have stolen my heart
The feeling so good, it’s hard to be apart
You are beautiful, rare and will always be mine
I will always love you, till the end of time
Like a giver,...

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Bubbly with laughter and beautiful as turtledoves
Running ever faster
But only fast enough to catch
My love
   Let her live a happy eternity
Hardships be lost
Any cost for her is never too much
For me
  ...

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         Far away you are, in my heart not so!
         Your love tendrils,...

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  "Enchantment - Duo-Rhyme"


brilliant beams of Sunlight cascade
to orange aura marmalade

enhancing love while blooming new
beneath cream skies of patent blue
sprinkling words sweet as dawning's dew
two turtledoves in wings which coo
fond melodies caress adieu'
in magic...

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