Yasmine

Sounds like some fantastic aspect of your soul that beckons from behind the veil of reality, just beyond nature and the roads you walk. Such simple visuals and vibrant lines, I especially live the “mystic ley lines”, felt like just the right touch

Great to hear you like that line, I really struggled with the words in the middle part, but thought it suited the poem well :-) It's so much fun to write for a competition though I think I lost track a little bit, lol

Thank you so much for another amazing comment, Taurus!

That image is just so enticing. It's always fascinating to see how different people interpret the same image. And the way you gave her life...I love that message.   :-)

...ever your Willow

Thank you so much for your comment, love!

She was a pain in the ass in all honesty, went through so much edits that once finished I wondered if it makes any sense. Great to hear it does :-)

With love, Duende

Oh, she makes perfect sense! You penned her into being beautifully. Never doubt your quill, beautiful

You made me smile by saying that :-)

Thank you, my beautiful sister ❤️

Thank you so much, dearest Melia!

The working title was the title of the song (Promise) and while writing I realized she needed a name, I think Yasmine suits her perfectly, I'm glad you agree :-)

Love and Light, Duende

"amber autums
whispering trees

mystic ley lines
maple leaves

tangerine

sunrises

silver linings"

This middle section in particular runs so beautifully with the 's' and 'n' sounds
and
the link from the first stanza (in her mind she / dances through / stories pages) to the promise at the end (she’ll write her own) is a great essence of the poem.

Thank you for your smile inducing words, Josh

I went to that competition many times and thought "impossible" till the words suddenly came. The middle section was the most difficult part, also because the formatting is important to me. That you highlighted that part means a lot!

Honored that this poem made it into your reading list!

Beautiful poem, Duende! The words flow effortlessly and paint a beautiful image of hope and aspiration. I especially like the idea of the woman wanting to take control of her life to "write" her own tale.

Thanks for participating in my competition!

You're most welcome, LunasChild, I really like your idea and hope you will make it a monthly edition... I find competitons like yours to be very inspiring!

Great to hear you liked the image I painted... means a lot!

Thank you so much for leaving a comment!

I'll definitely make this a monthly competition. c:

Great to hear... looking forward to it :-)

Wonderful job, Duende.  You say so much with an economy of words.  this is a triumph!

Wow... a triumph? Honored :-)

Thank you so much for your comment and for taking her home with you, crowfly!

We think only if she decides to live and experience.

I think so too... thank you very much for the visit, I_IS_ME

Absolutely lovely perspective, Duende. 📝💦

Thank you so much, Ahavati, great to hear you think it's a lovely perspective :-)

Lol, it was completely blank here as well till a song came to mind... music always helps a great deal with writing. It will be a monthly edition, so maybe next month, but hey... you won The Joy of Giving, congrats!

Glad to hear you enjoyed the read... thank you for commenting :-)

Thank you so much, Tim, great to see you returned :-)

I know... that last stanza would ask for a reread, something about enjambment ;-)

That you mentioned her name made me smile!

Good Luck for the comp Friend.

well... i have no critique at this moment
so will only speak what i feel, view
beautiful the delivery of images
for me better than the pic.

In all honesty... I'm not that fond of the picture, but it was a competition...

Thank you so much for the visit, my dear friend!

beautiful Duende
I absolutely love this
tangerine sunrises sigh*

love Brenda

Was pretty happy with that line :-)

Thank you so much, dearest Brenda

Love, Duende

lovely done