Waterlily Alley

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~ this poem marries my passion for whimsy, nature, canoeing and waterlilies ~

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Gliding through mini luscious everglades Waterlily pads ahead, to the right Then to the left, careful not to disturb Swooshing gently through calm serene stillness Stealthily paddling a ten-foot canoe Splendour before us, reverence and awe Silence broken by a loon’s lonely call Hushed chitter chatter of nymphs and fairies Hid underworld microcosm fairyland Withheld veiled from all prying human eyes Concealed bubbling teeming effervescence Within the grassy edges between rocks Playfully laughing in the warm sunshine Soul bared, all senses sweetly awakened Enchanted like in a magical dream Truly a blessing to be invited Cordially through waterlily alley AP: 1st place 2020 Submitted for STANDARD CONTEST NO.65 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND on January 24, 2018 - RANKED 3RD

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John Watt

Date: 5/9/2020 7:25:00 PM

I loved the line, "Soul bared, all senses sweetly awakened". Nature is like a quiet rooster alerting all our senses to awaken. I found this very calm and serene.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/9/2020 9:46:00 PM

Much appreciated, John ~

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/30/2018 12:48:00 PM

Very Nice Line. I love the Loon. Congratulations for your win :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/30/2018 2:40:00 PM

Thanks, Heidi. Much appreciated.

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/29/2018 6:25:00 PM

Such beautiful imagery in your verse, Line. Congratulations on your podium placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/30/2018 2:40:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra. Much appreciated.

Sonia Walker

Date: 1/29/2018 9:31:00 AM

Line, Congratulations on you placement. I enjoyed the canoe journey through the 'mini lucious everglades' without the threat of gators and snakes. A whimsical visit! ~ Sonia

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/29/2018 12:35:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely visit, Sonia.

John Lawless

Date: 1/29/2018 8:00:00 AM

Hey, Line, I know this place...of dragonfly fairies and whistling invites to stay..Can't wait for spring .....

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/29/2018 12:35:00 PM

Yes !! Thanks for your visit, John.