I so tasted the night my love,
As it trickled down from goblets of fading suns
To my parched, longing throat.
Into a warm,
Melancholy embrace.
Deeper,
And deeper,
And deeper-
To every ounce
Of my blood.
Metal lingered
At the back of my tongue.
The silver of moonlight
Ran through my veins.
My skin lit up,
With the touch of a thousand glowing stars,
My eyes gazed rapt,
In promise of splendid dancing flames.
My hands I gave
To the moon oh love,
My heart was its to keep,
I so tasted the night that day,
And it doesn’t let me sleep.
Instead, we fall in love.
Beautiful poem!
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Thank you so very much friend.
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Such a beautiful read. Love the intensity and imagery 🔥💚
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Thank you so very much J! I am so glad to have you here.
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You sound like my older brother. He is the only one that calls me J 😅😊
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😀 That’s such a coincidence. Either way, we’re both a part of the writing community so we pretty much are brothers bound by words. Not sure older, but it fine. Thank you Joel.
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I know right. Truly, the writing community makes us one big family 😁. You’re welcome, Shan!
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So beautiful!❤️
I loved the imagery you used.
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Thank you so much friend. I’m so glad you like it.
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Oh my!!! This is so so so beautiful Shanyu. 🙏👌
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Hi Lia. Thank you so very much. Wow, I’m really happy to see you here today.
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What an honour to see this reply now! I was so happy to read your poem. It’s truly splendid. So many perfect lines. 🤩
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Again, thank you so much. I was equally happy to have you here.
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Gorgeous ❤️
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Thank you so much!
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Absolutely wonderful poem!!! ♥️😊
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Thank you so very much Y!
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A wonderful poem! Sui
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Thank you so very much L! It’s a pleasure seeing you.
Yours,
Shanyu.
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Beautiful poem!❤❤
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Thank you so very much.
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Wow! Such lovely description. Savoring the night seems such a beautiful thing to do; you have made it sound real with your words. Lovely! 👏👏👏😊
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Thank you so much friend. Yes, the night is phenomenal and I’m so grateful for your words here.
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You are welcome dear friend. 😊
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Cheers
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Absolutely beautiful!
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Thank you so much H!
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I loved this one..so flowing and romantic as if you let down all protection and allowed yourself to be carried away by moonlight and love..helplessly in love.. Just beautiful!
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Thank you so much K! I’m so glad you like it.
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This poetry of yours is simply so beautiful….the flow….the romance….the imagery…Shanyu, you’re very talented ✨💖
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Thank you so very much Navin. I’m so grateful for your words. Have a fantastic day.
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You’re welcome, Shanyu. You too have an amazing day ✨
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Cheers 😊
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Very nice 👌 👍
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Thank you so much!
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Incredibly beautiful!
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Thank you so much Nico. Wow!
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😊🌍🏞
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Wow! This is magical and so romantic ♥️ I love it, Shanyu.
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I’m so glad you like it. Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful week.
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This poem is simple yet amazing. The night, the moon, the flow, the love.. it was all beautiful.
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Lovely🥰🥰
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Thank you so very much Ritu!
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🤗🤗
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Dear Shanyu, you have touched my heart – I love MOON!
You are getting better and better; where is the book of your poems? I want it on my desk. Your poem is as atmospheric as the moon is. Thank you!
Joanna
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Thank you so very much Joanna. I’m stunned by your words. I’m so grateful. Thank you friend. Have a wonderful day.
Yours,
Shanyu.
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Beautiful poetry Shanyu. Your emotions were felt through the computer!!!
Lovely! ❤️ Cindy
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Thank you so much Cindy. Im so glad they were felt. Thank you.
Shanyu.
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You are most welcome Shanyu!! ❤️
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Cheers
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🥂🍾
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Stunningly beautiful
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Thank you so very much D.A.
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You’re very welcome
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Cheers 🥂
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You’re welcome
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Ever thought of publishing your works? I think they’d be an instant hit.
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I have. I got three works published in an anthology just past week. Thank you for the heads up 😊
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Oh, that’s great! Congratulations! Keep going!
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Thanks once again.
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You are welcome!!!
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What a splendid composition, Shanyu. Love itself envies you for that.
Oh, Lord, I am lost in the beauty of this piece. It’s mesmerizing. It’s like stepping into another world in which beauty reigns. You have my heart.
Un fuerte abrazo
G.
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Hi G.
“Love itself envies you for that” Oh come on. You humble me beyond words. Thank you so much.
“It’s like stepping into another world” Really? Thank you so much dearest. Wow. That’s a really refreshing thing to hear.
Abrazos y amor.
S.
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I love your choice of words, a beautiful poem with pretty words❤️❤️
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Thank you so very much. I’m so humbled.
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Nice one Shanyu🙌💖
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Thank you Rusha.
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Beautiful 😀
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Thank you so very much friend.
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Thank you for calling me a friend TvT
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Thank you for being one 😊
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This poem is so beautifully written, Shanyu! Love the imagery 😊
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Thank you so very much Prerna.
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Hi Dear Shanyu,
After reading moonlight tryst certainly my view about night changed. having nocturnal habituate will surely fall in love after delineate the nigt so well.
Regards,
Vishal
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Thank you so very much uncle. I’m so glad you like this. The night is certainly wonderful, and I’m glad I could make a change of your opinion about it.
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So beautifully penned..👌👌
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Thank you so very much! Have a fantastic day.
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Shanyu, this is a beautiful poem with vivid imagery and heartfelt emotion. Very well-written. 🙂 All the best! Cheryl
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Thank you so very much Cheryl. I’m so glad you find it that way. Peace.
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Thank you, Shanyu for your kind comments about my post on discoveries.
Could you, please tell me where I can purchase your anthology of poems?
Joanna
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Thank you so very much friend.
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Your description of the night is so vivid! The night certainly is alluring and gorgeous, your words only add beauty to its aura. I love this! ✨
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Thank you so very much. I guess the night is in me, and I’m so grateful to know you like it. Thank you. Peace.
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Beautifully penned!!
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Thank you so very much s!
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My pleasure!!
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Wow that’s so beautiful!
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Hi. Thank you so much R! I’m so glad to see you. Have a fantastic day.
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I did ask you a question, could you, please answer?
Joanna
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Hi Joanna.
Yes, I saw your comment and was just in touch with the publishing house. I have three of my poems in there, but it isn’t out for foreign purchase for some time since it’s just released. You could look up ‘Afternoon stars’ though.
I shall tell you once it’s out.
S.
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That would be great. Thank you.
Joanna
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Wraps of smooth silk does not break and also tightens the grip mercilessly. Beautifully written 👍🏻🙏🏻🙂
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Thank you so very much friend.
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This is magical. And what a perfect image to go with it!
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Thank you so very much friend. The night was always a little bit of magic, maybe it bled into be pen. I’m glad you like the picture too.
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Just wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Original Outstanding Blogger Award. Reading your poetry always brightens my day!
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Hi. That is such a wonderful, kind act. Thank you so very much for the nomination. I’m so grateful to have readers like you come and brighten my day. Thanks.
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So beautiful!!
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Thank you so very much.
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Beautiful poem, Shanyu. So deeply romantic. I love your imagery. ❤
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Thank you so very much D. I’m so so thrilled to have you here and like my work. Have a wonderful day. I hope to see more of you here. Peace
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Beautifully written
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
SO-O-O-O NICE—THIS THING CALLED LOVE!
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Thank you so much man. I’m so glad to have you here.
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RIGHT HERE! 😀 A LOT OF FOLKS LIKE IT, ALREADY! 😀
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Yaay!!
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It’s written so well!… I have written a poem inspired by your work. Also had linked your blog too 🥰💜
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Thank you so much V! Yes, I just saw it after the comment. It brought me immense joy to know that I could inspire somebody to write. Thank you.
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Thanks to u too! For sharing ur thoughts with us through poetry 💜
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That’s the least I can do friend. Cheers to that 🥂
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Beautiful poem! I am nominating you for an award!
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Thank you so very much C! For both of them. I’m so glad you find me worthy. Thanks. Have a wonderful day.
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You’re welcome 😇
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That’s so beautiful, darling
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Thank you so much darlin’ I’m glad you like it.
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I love it! Can’t wait to read the next one;)
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Thank you again. Next one’s out already!
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You’re welcome, hon. I’ll check it out.
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I was swept away. Such sublime and surreal verses. I wish I could choose one line, or one stanza. But this entire poem is just…..GORGEOUS💛💛💛 Amazing, Shanyu!
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You just know how to make us writers smile. Thank you so very much Ishita. Thank you. It’s such a wonderful thing to see you here. We have missed you. I hope you’re back for long! Cheers.
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Aww, I’m so touched.
You are most welcome!
I’m definitely back for long! Cheers!
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Beauty in words😍 can be felt! And you tasted the night that day… touched ❤️
Keep writing,
Stay blessed 💐😇😇
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Wow. Thank you so very much A! These are precious words that bring me a smile. Thank you.
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😇
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Every so often I read your poem again, although by now I know it by heart. The full moon now is called Harvest Moon, because the farmers could use the light while working.
Joanna
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It means everything to me friend, to have someone as you read my poems let alone reread them. Thank you so very much. It just tells me so much of your kindness.
That’s an interesting fact my friend. I might as well use that somewhere.
Shanyu.
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Nice poetry 👌
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Thank you so much!
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😊
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Wowwwwww what a poem❤️
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Thank you so very much S! It means the world to me to know you like it. Have a wonderful day.
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