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Written: March 28, 2024 For Constance La France Contest Quote: (The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.) Marcel Proust
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Slumber unwinds within crinkled cellophane, Enigmatic visions come to life and sustain. Geometrical shapes skin to pyramids, expand, Cruising fairies sing through shimmering sand. Hey, Captain! Ferry sails across any hurdle, A searing streak splits the sky as a starved squirrel. A prize is won, dock shuts, and crowds cheer, At night, memories of you come back so near. Delicate spiderwebs hang as stars in the sky, Mozart hands waltz ivory piano keys sigh. Galaxy emits a lambent, milky-white light, Tapestry Highways sails by my a quilted sight. A cosmic queen embarks on a cynosure journey, Slicing over a glistening ocean during night mercy. Colorful pathways in the sky are formed by sea swirls, Mermaids glide fluffy waves of glistening pearls. Behold a sturdy sail, a tough and bold ship, oh heart! As bleak as the gnomes at dawn, it's time to depart! On deck, the skipper is fierce and red-dripping, Meanwhile, my soul lingers in frigid buds snipping. Captain! Rise and hear chimes; to you, a flag raised, You gained fights and flights, and doves amazed.  The ship has sailed safely and fulfilled its voyage, He gulped distance, sea, time, and buoyage. It was a time of jubilation and feelings of love, During spell hour, they shone brightly from above. Dived in the chaotic bliss of love, this waned, In a misty past, the spirit soared and stained. Rivers rush down slopes, and peaks loom tall, Rafters ride via waterfalls as bridges never fall. Deer graze in fields, and craftsmen, work away, Sweets and meals sizzle on burner, made to stay. Chili, pasta, beans, and maize are all we need, The Alpine guy eats grits, Angus, and meat, indeed. Riders hold on tight with flying manes and fish dives, West Virginia alpine star twinkles and jives.

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Date: 4/7/2024 2:48:00 PM
Sotto, congratulations on your win in my contest with this exceptional poem, I like the quote too, hugs
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Date: 4/7/2024 10:39:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Voyage" write. What a pretty picture... Have a blessed day writing away...........
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Date: 4/1/2024 4:29:00 AM
SP, Interesting quote at start. I see the actual voyage in the poem occurs very quickly between two stanzas, which reinforces the idea of our imagination and perception giving us the gift of travel all the time. There are many wonderful images. Our imagination can take us to a lot of places for sure and there is a lot to see. We get to choose.
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Date: 3/31/2024 4:34:00 AM
"A cosmic queen embarks on a cynosure journey, Slicing over a glistening ocean during night mercy. Colorful pathways in the sky are formed by sea swirls, Mermaids glide fluffy waves of glistening pearls." Wow! What an ethereal scene you have painted! What a melange of colorful scenes and sights. Such enigmatic visions are all created out of your imagination. I had a voyage through the sea of beauty! Excellent, dear friend. Into my FAVE
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Date: 3/28/2024 4:30:00 PM
Glad to see you've returned!! Hooray :-) I see your muse has returned with you having created a rhythmic and delightfully descriptive poem. I felt like I voyaged with you on a journey taking in all the marvelous sights, sounds, etc. I liked: "He gulped distance, sea, time, and buoyage." So imaginative are your words and soulful was this poem. Have a pleasant evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara
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Date: 3/28/2024 11:52:00 AM
The imagery, the rhyme, the excitement of a voyage carried on with your true talented pen, Sotto Poet. It sounds to me like you have been on a voyage to a beautiful shore somewhere, W.V.? Have a happy Easter! xo
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Date: 3/28/2024 11:43:00 AM
Welcome back, my friend. You were certainly missed. This poem is a stunning creation from your talented pen--that holds the reader glued to your descriptions of the journey. Wonderful images of life and nature woven together, Lasaad.
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Date: 3/28/2024 11:37:00 AM
Ah dr sotto! Wow! Youve woven all the elements of nature and more to deliver a captivating write that truly left me in awe! Of the flow and depth of what you’ve conveyed! Definitely a cosmic voyage youv taken us readers on with so many excellent lines that rhyme in such a beautiful rhythm! I especially loved “ Slicing over a glistening ocean during night mercy. Colorful pathways in the sky are formed by sea swirls, Mermaids glide fluffy waves of glistening pearls.“ wow! Impeccable, magical and mesmerizing! A fave it is! As every line in this is glorious! Best wishes for the contest
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Date: 3/28/2024 11:14:00 AM
Happy to see you back Sotto.. Your poem is a mesmerizing journey through the realms of imagination, blending vivid imagery with a sense of adventure and introspection.. The use of vivid metaphors and sensory details creates a rich tapestry of sights, sounds, and sensations, inviting the reader to immerse themselves in the magic of the poet's imagination. From the 'ivory piano keys sighing' to the 'galaxy emitting a lambent, milky-white light,' every line sparkles with the brilliance of a starry night sky.
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Date: 3/28/2024 10:37:00 AM
Dear Sotto, What a mesmerizing odyssey through realms both fantastical and familiar. Each stanza unfurls like a flag with wonderful imagery and lyrical prose, inviting me to embark on a journey of introspection and wonder. I loved how the interplay of earthly landscapes and celestial wonders mirrors the complexities of the human experience, where moments of jubilation intertwine with melancholy echoes. This is quite a poignant voyage of the soul. - Blessings, my friend, Daniel
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