Scattered Vapor (Blue Side of Pale Series)
Blue sky is a liar; her limits are blue
Her lies transmute fires that weld me to you
The sun brings to light every pigment we hide
Our surface perspires; misty deja-vu
The wind carries laughter, cool respite, rain’s scent
Nostalgia transpires; soil smelling of you
The earth turns away as my summer sun sets
Our shadows conspire to blend beyond view
To know is to love – is to hurt you, I fear
My love won’t expire; pain melds me to you
Whisper to the night, as blue-sky gathers lies
When your Bear retires, new moon guides us through.
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Written for dVerse Poetry Form: Ghazal, hosted by Grace this week. Other poets have contributed here.
Hephaestus’ Waste & Cosmic Rubble 
This is an impactful and beautifully written ghazal, covering all the elements with skill. There are a lot of memorable images but I was particularly taken with the conspiring shadows and transmuting fires.
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I really like the end word rhyme of you – view – through and your signature bear couplet. My favorite part is the sensuality of this couplet:
The wind carries laughter, cool respite, rain’s scent
Nostalgia transpires; soil smelling of you
Thanks for joining our Poetry Form Challenge.
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Wonderful language.
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Nothing is lost in this poem. Every word counts, every word builds to the next, the slant rhymes are nonetheless musical, and the entire piece exists as though seen through a scrim. It has liquidity and an agile quality to it. Very effective, on point, well realized, and beautifully written. Excellent work.
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A very sensuous and seductive ghazal. You have accomplished a challenging form with apparent ease! You works well as the end refrain. Mine fell into ‘you’ too!
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