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Sea of Green


Green  rivulets  streaming  down,
Down  the  window  pane.
Here  it  rains  green.
The softly pouring murmurs,
It lulls one to sleep;
They  take  me  to  the  forests  deep.
Where  moss hangs from  the branches  low,
A  thick cloak  for  the  winter  leaves
And  the  paint,  it  idly  drips
From  the  heart  of  the  looming  trees.
The  world  is  gilded  in  this  shade,
Sheltered  in  this  sea  of  jade.

The  tiny  elfish  creatures,
Donning  their  pointed  features,
Come  out  at  dusk,
Gamboling  in  the  wreathed  silver
Of   the  haunted  glades.
In  their  costumes  green.
They  jump  into  the  stream,
Where  the  lanky  frog,  he  leans,
Among  the  rushes  and  the  reeds,
Croons  his  musical  gurgle  to  the  sky.
With  them  pirouettes  the  dragon  fly.

In  air  lingers  a  watered  veil,
The  clouds  drift   in   their  silken  sail;
Where  a  heart  pining  in  his  breast,
A  wayfarer,  he  gently  treads,
Fading  into  this  sea  of  green.


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For Russel Sivey's contest "The Colors Have It" 
 
Written by gautami phookan


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  1. Date: 3/20/2012 2:28:00 AM

    I sure would love to be in this sea of green-- this is just beautiful, Gautami :) "With them pirouettes the dragon fly" really made me smile-- just so vividly told, I can almost imagine this scene, would make for a beautiful inspiration for a painting (I wish I knew how to paint!)-- & I think it was perfectly all right how you stumbled on my poem :) I hope it is ok that I entered it also in Chris' contest :) It's definitely humbling to get contest entries :) hugs & love back to you! & Congrats!!

  1. Date: 3/11/2012 9:44:00 AM

    congrats on your wonderful win, gautami.. grreat work..:) huggs!

  1. Date: 3/11/2012 6:16:00 AM

    I love this enchanting write, Gautami. Many congrats on all your wins : )

  1. Date: 3/9/2012 7:35:00 AM

    Wonderful poem, gautami. congrats on your placement in the contest, harry

  1. Date: 3/4/2012 8:43:00 PM

    Congrats on your win, Gautami! Love, Kim

  1. Date: 3/4/2012 8:04:00 PM

    Very nice..I would have placed it higher too...congrats BG

  1. Date: 3/4/2012 3:47:00 PM

    congrats on your contest win (I would've placed it higher) it has such a magical feel and vibrant images of the colour green :-)

  1. Date: 3/4/2012 1:28:00 PM

    Congratulations on your win in Russell's "The Colors Have It" contest Gautami. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 3/3/2012 11:09:00 AM

    There is so much green painted in this poem...I feel as though it didn't receive its true honor..even Kermit the Frog would have voted it number one. A fairy tale poem..you poured out your love of nature and adventure in it. I am enthralled once again! High five, Gauti! Love, Gwendolen

  1. Date: 3/3/2012 7:00:00 AM

    Congratulations gautami on a smashing win xx

  1. Date: 3/2/2012 11:27:00 PM

    For me, this one was really good and should have placed higher. Congrats on your win. You really described your color well.

  1. Date: 3/2/2012 9:17:00 PM

    congrats Gautami on a super write and win luv.. amazing lines of colored poetic art luv..

  1. Date: 3/2/2012 7:43:00 PM

    GP..... congratulations! WITH YOUR CONTEST WIN!! *Enjoyed stopping by to view may winners tonight!! Have yourself a very nice night ;-)*always..pd

  1. Date: 3/1/2012 9:34:00 PM

    One of my favorites I've read for this contest. You brought green to life. Really amazing...I hope I see this at the top. Blessings, Rhonda

  1. Date: 3/1/2012 6:32:00 PM

    these are awesome images of green my friend. Sure to make the winners' list!! (it had better!!)

  1. Date: 3/1/2012 11:16:00 AM

    magical poem. good luck in the contest!

  1. Date: 3/1/2012 10:39:00 AM

    Wonderful!!Reminds me of My Fav poet from bengal Jibananananda Das.Have you heard of him? Best wishes.