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Suncatcher --Recited

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A visitor— icicle fingers tapping on my windows' pain— white blanket in tow Hurting enough, I paid him no mind so he kept tap, tap, tapping ‘til cobweb-like cracks appeared: a final, gentle tap shatters my windows My rainbow world now smothered, pallid, forced into boredom and slumber, sunlight chased away and I am never the same again… Soul gets plunged deep in the cold blinded by whiteness, numbed with simplicity there is an eerie stillness, almost as if no one dared to breathe, even the barren trees refused to quiver brittle dendrites seem to claw the sky futile though, for they are frozen, grasping at nothingness, clouds stubborn and stoic, brooding in silent grayness …and then from within, a filigreed whisper escapes palpable and brave~ it weaves its way through the branches, gathering strength wherever it went it beckons to the sky, which in turn gives in and celebrates ~ letting dainty confetti fall white, yet amazingly graceful each flake falls softly on the ground— a fashionable brocade trees softly sway now, and dance to a winter song the sky weeps with happiness for seeing a glimpse of life— diamond teardrops they catch a bit of evasive sunlight, of which I thought I’ve lost and give birth to miniature rainbows… all this time, Sunlight was there I just never knew how to catch it. an audio of me reciting this poem http://www.4shared.com/music/Q_tqp2LEba/suncatcher.html?#

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James Inman

Date: 8/29/2016 11:26:00 AM

A beautiful write and a lovely recitation, wonderfully descriptive and filled with exceptional imagery.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/20/2016 4:49:00 PM

Nikko, this mesmerizing winter poem is a celebration of the season extolling the magnificent loveliness of Mother Nature! Hearing you read this was an added pleasure Nikko. Outstanding! A fave! 7 ; )

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 8/24/2016 2:04:00 PM

Thank you very much, Connie for the fave and for your thoughts :) I am glad you like this.

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/16/2016 7:19:00 AM

Fascinatingly descriptive and very well done. I was hooked

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 8/24/2016 2:04:00 PM

Thank you very much, Casarah :)!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/24/2014 9:30:00 AM

Im glad you shared the link sweet Nikko..Its a beautiful poem..You capture the sun with your amazing talent ..splashing a rainbow feeling wherever you are.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 3/16/2014 3:22:00 PM

Wow Nikko! Thanks for the link! Absolutely wonderful verse! Miniature Rainbows...Awesome! Jimbo

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/25/2011 11:29:00 AM

Congratulations Nikko, on your well deserved win in Chris D. Aechtner's contest " Free Verse For Winter". Love, Carol

Cecil Hickman

Date: 2/20/2011 11:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this spectacular write of emotionally penned beauty from a heart that has such tenderness and love, along with a maind that has a desriptive imagination to see more than so many others,,,Thank You for all your visits to my words,,Blessings..Cecil

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/19/2011 1:14:00 PM

Congratulations on your win..Sara

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/19/2011 9:51:00 AM

nikks, since you're super with freeverse and short forms, could you comment on m works, PICASSO in JAPAN and " rareness of a soup man" .. need your valuable feedback! :)

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 2/19/2011 9:40:00 AM

congrats on this excellent winning poem! so many wonderful lines, love "clouds stubborn and stoic"...

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/19/2011 12:09:00 AM

A superb write, Nikko. Congratulations on winning in the contest with this entry.

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/18/2011 11:26:00 PM

Just love this awesome poem nikko, reminds me of my childhood, seeing the ice patterns form on the windows, congrats to you with this winner, just love the imagery here of winter, Harry

Tahera Mannan

Date: 2/18/2011 7:54:00 PM

So vivid and beautiful. many congrats for this win dear friend.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/18/2011 5:33:00 PM

Congratulations on the second place win in the contest, nikko. enjoyed the poem

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/18/2011 4:26:00 PM

A wonderful BIG win for you..congrats..this poem is just awesome. BG

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/18/2011 2:03:00 PM

such an uplifting tirnabout, i was there with you all the way! just a wonderful write and win! Congrad's!!!! Light & Love

Audrey Haick

Date: 2/18/2011 12:57:00 PM

Congratulations on your fantastic poem's 2nd place win in the contest, Nikko. Enjoy your win! Always, Annalise

John Freeman

Date: 2/18/2011 11:53:00 AM

Nikko, good to see you at the top in this second place honor with worthy reason. Agape, Moses

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/18/2011 11:11:00 AM

not only a beauty in words....but a beauty in form and layout!! Well deserved win, dear Nikko!! Congratulations!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/18/2011 11:01:00 AM

WAY to GO, NIKKO. Second place. I told you not to worry!! Have an awesome Friday, cutie pie!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/18/2011 10:18:00 AM

I knew this outstanding poem would rank high, Nikko. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Lisa Lee

Date: 2/18/2011 10:08:00 AM

So very, very Great! Congrats! :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/18/2011 9:16:00 AM

dream on and knock me down with more, ms. manita pacquiao!! love the " brocade" feel of this, nikks! high-five to you for the huge win! :) huggs, nette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/18/2011 8:45:00 AM

Cool congrats sweet friend Nikko on your amazing win in the Winter Free Verse contest with this excellent entry luv.. enjoy your well deserved top spot for a top notch poem..luv..

C.C Bloomsfield

Date: 2/16/2011 12:06:00 AM

Your poetry is getting more beautiful each day,tmfs . .