A Rusty Screen

Ethereal rays of light dilute darkness into grey. Ebony no longer shrouds night; only shadows defy day. A spiderweb casts a hue of iridescent flashes. And the morning mist drips dew; in intermittent splashes. Dawn splits reality's realm into scenes rivaling dreams. Where songbirds sing in the elm, and sunbeams gild golden streams. Dragonflies and bumblebees flex crackled cellophane wings. And the sun warms every breeze, smug with the heat that it brings. Slivers of light pierce my eye; shining through a rusty screen. And rustling leaves flutter high in a canopy of green.

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Date: 3/1/2018 6:06:00 PM
Love the juxtaposition of "rays of light dilute darkness into gray" and "only shadows defy day" but even more so "Dragonflies and bumble bees flex crackled cellophane wings". Just beautiful, Emile. Well done.
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Date: 3/1/2018 6:47:00 PM
Thank you so much Line, your visits are always most welcome. Emile.
Date: 7/22/2015 11:43:00 PM
Emile, this is a nice little win. always ~LINDA~
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Date: 7/23/2015 9:19:00 AM
Thanks so much LINDA, I appreciate all the support you have shown me. Emile.
Date: 7/16/2015 1:30:00 AM
Oh Emile, your second stanza just sent me to heaven! This poem puts a light within me and inspires me to create. I love this beautiful poem and into my fave's it goes! Hugs, Connie 7
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Date: 7/16/2015 9:45:00 AM
Thanks Connie, you know how to create a smile. Emile.
Date: 7/16/2015 1:30:00 AM
Forgot to say Congratulations!
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Date: 7/15/2015 8:07:00 PM
Your words paint a beautiful picture of the start of a brand new day. I love this! Going in my favs. Congrats on your win, Emile! Love, Kim
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Date: 7/16/2015 9:44:00 AM
Thanks Kim, I appreciate your friendly words of support. Emile.
Date: 7/14/2015 8:36:00 PM
A true winner! Congratulations Emile.
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Date: 7/15/2015 8:04:00 AM
Thanks Richard, I welcome your words with a smile. Emile.
Date: 7/14/2015 11:20:00 AM
Beautiful poem! -Giana
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Date: 7/15/2015 8:05:00 AM
Thanks Giana, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Date: 7/14/2015 1:09:00 AM
Emile Congratulations on your win. Thank you for the support. SKAT
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Date: 7/14/2015 10:36:00 AM
Thanks SKAT, I appreciate all of your support. Emile.
Date: 5/13/2015 10:24:00 PM
This is just so so beautiful..."Dragonflies and bumble bees, flex crackled cellophane wings." I love the imagery you paint so colorfully through your words. The photo is equally inspiring. The fifth stanza is awesome in particular! The whole thing is really. Always, Laura
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Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2015 7:53:00 AM
Thanks Laura, I appreciate your wonderful words of encouragement and support. Emile.
Date: 5/13/2015 3:54:00 PM
Emile, you have the talent to not only deliver exquisite imagery, you also inspire others to see it poetically as Diane has said. You are, a prolific writer, however, and if my muse keep jumping up and down when she sees you work, I worry that I can't keep up with my time! Just want to acknowledge how deeply you are appreciated. Another 7. :-) Kim
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Date: 5/13/2015 5:42:00 PM
Kim, your words have touched my heart, thank you so much. Emile.
Date: 5/13/2015 3:50:00 PM
Emile, your poem is enchanting, soothing and lovely, 7, and thanks for visiting my poem, sad tears
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Date: 5/13/2015 5:43:00 PM
As always I appreciate your friendly visits, thank you. Emile.
Date: 5/13/2015 8:54:00 AM
You weave beautiful words into a gem of a poem...7
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Date: 5/13/2015 9:19:00 AM
Thanks Nandita, I welcome your words with a smile. Emile.
Date: 5/12/2015 8:54:00 PM
Oh Emile, This is simply lovely. I think I might look at the light of early morning a little more poetically tomorrow. Thank you for sharing. Best regards . . Diane L.
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Date: 5/13/2015 7:58:00 AM
Thanks Diane, I appreciate your friendly words of encouragement and support. Emile.
Date: 5/12/2015 8:31:00 PM
Pure excellence! Exquisite words. Oh how I love words! You use them so beautifully and create a lovely scene! A 7!
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Date: 5/13/2015 7:57:00 AM
Thanks Anna, I appreciate your visit and words of encouragement. Emile.
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