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Comment from nordicgirl
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I have to say, I Damn forgot you could write. This is just beautiful and soooo romantic. Leave it to you to be the funny boy and then drop this on them hehehe! Please write more, Michael. Loved this. NG

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
    Well ... I can write a bit from time to time . HA! I guess I can manage a piece here and there. LOL michael
Comment from Gloria ....
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An absolutely stunning free verse, Mav, right from the I do to the poem's sake.

Each word carefully selected ushers forth the aching loneliness of the poet in love with the earth, the moon and the stars.

Fantastic and I wish you all the best in the contest with this gem. :)

Ange

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
    Wonderful praise to hear coming from you, Ange. For some reason I don't fare well in free verse contests. But as long as I fare well in your eyes, I'm good to go. Thanks so much.

    Mav

Comment from Susanjohn
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Oh soak me up some yummy deliciousness!!!! Starting with an unamable bloom.. to envelope me!! sigh... but that ending! Moon reflected on a tear? ohhhh goshhh I really like this piece! The quiet desperation of a man in love :-) Great free verse and smoooth as silk! A silk pillow ;-p fragrant in love.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
    Hi, Susan

    Bet you thought I forgot, yes? I'm just years behind. Wow. You know how to make me feel like I can actually write stuff!!!! Thanks a trillion. I love hearing your words of praise and pretending I DESERVE them! :)) mike
reply by Susanjohn on 14-Jun-2018
    I take one offense if you can't get back to me. I'm the lucky one that can read your words here anytime I want. :-) No pretending here..I review just as I feel it. Deserve? Mikey! Don't get me started lol I am a "Mikey Fan''... I could probably amaze these birds this morning singing your praises or completely smother you with friendly words of adoratin or shock you into complete silence ;-p ( it's a risk I take) deserve? tsk tsk Mikey..don't you know your beautiful souls shines though your poetry.. :-)
reply by Susanjohn on 14-Jun-2018
    no offense ..not even one lol
Comment from jusylee72
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Look you lucky fool, any woman is lucky to have the devotion your words show. I loved this beautiful love poem and I am so glad you are writing away. I am finally back to writing after months of ridiculous but successful hours of teaching and loving my students. It felt good to see your face and hear your warming words. Never stop being the romantic you are. I still have much to learn and you gave me such a start when you helped me. Let's have a great summer.

Judy

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
    Hi, Judy!

    So great to hear from you and see you're back. I am around, just buried in real world junk and way behind as you can see. But I'm still here sneaking around and reading your great work like a little ghost. You are sooooooo kind. Thanks for the lovely words. I'm enjoying the smile. :)) mike
Comment from Sharon Haiste
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I think this is a good entry for the Free Verse writing prompt.
Your verse of love is colorful and nicely done.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2018

Comment from Donka Kristeva
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The poem sounds abstract but conveys a longing of the heart. Somewhat mystical, perhaps it is purposefully so. Love that is greater than the physical realm and is lifted above,

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 Comment Written 05-Jun-2018

Comment from Harry Smith
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Exceptionally well written is this love poem that is filled with lots of imagery and lots of emotions. Excellent presentation for the passionately written poem. This poem should do very well in the free verse poetry contest. Good Luck...

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 Comment Written 05-Jun-2018

Comment from Joy Graham
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You had me with your title. I tried to resist, but you broke me with, "I do admit delirium". Then you sealed the deal with, "(I dream your laureate extraordinaire)". Should that be, "you're"? Yes, my humble poet, if you can get me the title of poet laureate, I'm in!!! Long distance relationships don't work so well. Plus I have a husband, three kids, four grandkids, two dogs, and one dog staying with us for a month. I come with a lot of baggage.

So, you have an outstanding poem for the Free Verse Poetry Contest. I'd declare you the winner, except nobody listens to me around here. Sorry! This should have been in a love poem contest. You're going to be having women throwing themselves at you over this one.

And, no, you have not convinced me to write free verse. Nuh uh.

Best wishes in the contest.

Joy xx


 Comment Written 05-Jun-2018