A Poem from Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings and Updates on the Anthology Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women

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A Poem from Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings

Seduction
by Gabriela Marie Milton

the rhythm of castanets awakens the moon
on opal rings your kisses spin
a cricket’s hitting a crescendo
waves tattoo dark shadows on your skin
sonority, you who vibrates the souls
of those who haunt at night the Port of Cartagena

I toss in smells of apricots and plumes
the Hand of Fatima takes off my veils
your forehead sinks into the sweat of lovers
who sever their veins
oh, dream of the unknowns,
you, latency,
the sigh of blood which flows
in spring both mud and flowers grow

didn’t you know
that when you said I love you
you stepped on roads of fables and folk tales?
you glued your heart onto a purple sunset
smells of lilac and of roses, impregnated strolls,
seduction,
it wasn’t me
it was you who stole his soul

Updates/Clarifications on the Anthology Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women

You can find the guidelines for submission HERE.

  • The deadline for submission is April 15. You still have time to submit.
  • The copyright of the poems you submit is yours.
  • We do not accept simultaneous submissions.
  • We accept previously published poems.
  • You can submit regardless of the country you are located in.
  • You cannot submit if you are under 18 years of age.
  • With respect to the length of your poems, please follow the guidelines for submission. There are several poems that did not, and are exceptional. I decided to publish them. To make things fair, those of you who struggled to follow the guidelines for submission can now submit the third poem. Make sure your poem is no longer than 40 lines. Please label your submission: Third Poem Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
  • You will receive a notification of acceptance/rejection in the beginning of May.
  • If you still have questions please use the comment section below.

Gabriela Marie Milton
#1 Amazon Bestseller Author
Books:
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow :I Love Poems and Poetic Prose
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings

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Gabriela Marie Milton #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, 2019 Author of the Year at Spillwords Press NYC; internationally published poet; poetry collections Woman: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis Pres, July 27, 2021); Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis Press, April, 2020)

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    1. Thank you hon. You are a sweetheart. Have a great week ahead. I will visit with you today.
      xoxo

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      3. Hon, I saw your poem on Ukraine. I cannot comment on your blog anymore. Did you change anything?

      4. No it should be good to go. Thank you so much for reading Button. I appreciate it as I know how incredibly busy you are. Sending my love and blessings always. ❤️🤗🦋🌸🌺💐💕🌹🌻🌻

      5. My pleasure hon. I was able to comment on your Spillwords publication which I love.

        Thank you for your understanding. I have to go in some kind of hiatus soon because I cannot handle everything anymore. I need a break 🙂
        xoxo

      6. I understand dearest Button. I admire your drive, determination and incredible talent but everyone needs to come up for air. I am glad to hear it. Blessings and lots is love coming your way. ❤️❤️❤️❤️honeybun

      8. I mean it too. I am sending a hot air balloon to take you to Tuscany. You get a month off and the most wonderful food you have ever eaten, no calories, made by my fairy friends. Big hugs, love ❤️ honeybun ❤️🤗🦋🌻🌹🧚🏻🌺🎈

      9. Hon, I need a year off 🙂 Tuscany sounds great indeed.
        Sending lots of love. May your tomorrow be beautiful.

      10. Thank you and yours as well. I am sure you must be exhausted. I hope you get that time soon. Sending you more love and praying for absence of renewal. ❤️🤗🦋

    1. Thank you so much Timothy. I hope everything is well with you. Hugs to the kitties.

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  5. The more I read this poem the more impact and beauty I find Gabriela.
    So many gorgeous lines poured out from your heart to the page. Just delightful to the senses!
    💖 Always awestruck by your talent! 💖

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      1. You’re so welcome, deserved?!
        thanks for the love..and back at you! 💖
        Real quick I sent you a quick email about todays post.. lmk thanks xo

      2. Yes. I think there was a misunderstanding. I will get back to you.
        xoxo

      4. My pleasure. I hope you read my email and it clear up the misunderstanding. Sorry for the typos. I am trying to answer to as many emails as I can.
        Love you hon.
        xoxo

      5. I just did and responded there. We are all good.. not to worry my dearest. Read my response when you get a second. I have no idea how you do it… me either.. 😂 have a great day. Love you too💖

      6. Thank you for your understanding hon. I will write to you tonight. Love you. I saw your poem up at Spillwords. Congratulations from the bottom of my heart.
        xoxo

      7. of course! Don’t worry a bit. It was perfect I could get something out. Talk to you tonight and I saw you did thanks so and don’t forget to like it there is you get time. 😂 always marketing.. us.. hahahaha xoxoxoxoxo 💖💖💖🌈🌈🙏🌈🙏

  9. Didn’t you know that when you said i love you, you stepped on the road of fables? This was my favourite here, enhancing the dreaminess of your poetry. Much love, Gab!

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    1. Thank you so much hon. It means the world to me. I read the poem you published today. It’s phenomenal. And I was able to comment! Yay!
      xoxo

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      2. Basilike, I am so humbled by your words. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
        Love you hon.
        xoxo

    1. Are you referring to California ? Jane, my dear, the land of fruits and nuts is humorous and derogatory at the same time and points toward California. So, I am not sure what you mean.

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    1. I am deeply grateful to you for your wonderful comment. It’s deep, it’s fabulous, and it is what I think my poetry is.

      I still have to post on my blog your review of Woman. It’s fantastic.
      Thank you again.

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    1. Thank you so much Ingrid. I am very excited too. And I absolutely love the cover. You and Nick rock.
      xoxo

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    1. Thank you so much my dearest Jaya. Your support means so much to me.
      Sorry I am so overwhelmed with work lately. But I will visit with you soon. Sending love 🌸🌹🌸

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  17. I am always awed by the language you create, which conjures and evokes so much gorgeous imagery and so many different feelings. It’s like stepping into another land, and watching as the play of life unfolds. It’s miraculous, Gabriela. Of note, I am almost done reading Woman: Splendor and Sorrow, and will submit a review in the next week or so. It’s such a beautiful book. I love it. Have a wonderful evening, my dear friend. ✨🌹🌸🌺❤️

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    1. Jeff, I am so sorry for my late reply. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your beautiful words about my poem.

      “It’s miraculous, Gabriela” Oh, I do not know Jeff, but I am very grateful to you for everything.

      “I am almost done reading Woman: Splendor and Sorrow, and will submit a review in the next week or so. It’s such a beautiful book. I love it. Have a wonderful evening, my dear friend. ” This really means the world to me.

      Thank you again. Have a wonderful evening my dearest friend.

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      1. Good evening, my dearest Gabriela. It’s quite alright. I think I just wrote the comment yesterday.

        It’s always my pleasure. Reading and knowing you is delightful. This I know.

        Ah, yes, I am almost complete with your book; and, it is beautiful. I look forward to doing the review. Again with utmost pleasure.

        You’re most welcome, my dear friend. Always. 🌹🌼🙏❤️✨

      2. Thank you so much for your kindness and your understanding Jeff.

  19. Gabriela, I needed to take my time and savor this one. I was transported to an enchanted place and the experience heightened with each line. Delightful! 💖

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    1. Michele, my dearest, thank you so much for the wonderful words about my poem. You are such a fabulous poet. I am really grateful for your support.

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      1. Gabriela, your talent and generosity are a gift. It is a delight to read and support you and your outstanding efforts. Thank you very much for encouraging me and everyone else who crosses your blog path. You are gem! 💎✨

      2. So are you Michele and your beautiful poetry is a gift to all of us.

    1. Miriam, my dearest, thank you so much for your beautiful comment. It means the world to me. I am so sorry for the late reply hon, but the last two days have been crazy.
      Sending you lots of love.
      xoxo

      Reply
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  24. Didn’t you know
    that when you said I love you
    you stepped on roads of fables and folk tales?

    Loved these awesome lines.. guess all those who profess love are the descendants of Romeo Juliette, Heer Ranjha and other scores of love legends

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  27. This is one of my favorite poems…it’s beyond beautiful…only you can write such poem, dearest Gabriela ✨❤️✨

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  30. Wow. Gabriela. Lost in Your world again. Like swimming at night. This is so beautiful and bursting and transportive. Thank You so very much. Sending much Love and Huge hugs Your way…..walking away sighing…..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!

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