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Inspired by painting, "Northern Lake" by Tom Thomsonuser img

A Tarot of Amulets

Mediums of Winter parse
translucent runes on the tines 
of sloping firs basking like mallards 
in March's brusk sunshine. 
Arctic oracles echo on the lake's hard sapphire 
with pearl crests punctuating 
Spring's arrival while cat tails exclaim 
nascent umber banks. As teals float 
in a tarot of amulets tanagers preen, 
imbuing remnant frost with scarlet omens.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Barden Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 5:51 AM
This is marvelous - you are the Master of Color Words and their proper application! Fav-ing this one - blessings, my friend! :-)
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April 29, 2019 at 8:16 AM
Thanks very much, Greg!
Kiser Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 6:09 PM
Magnificent imagery in this; a wonderful word-painting.
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April 26, 2019 at 6:23 PM
Thanks, ML!
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April 24, 2019 at 6:43 PM
You have such a way with unique imagery, Dale. I wish I had more of that!! I use imagery but I can't always make it sound super original the way you do! Lovely poem.
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April 24, 2019 at 7:43 PM
Thank you, Andrea.
Ashley Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 9:08 PM
Your artistry is a thrill to experience, Dale. I love the rustic atmospheric imagery - just beautiful! Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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April 17, 2019 at 7:28 AM
Thanks so much, Susan.
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April 15, 2019 at 7:27 AM
Powerful imagery, Dale. Congrats on your win.
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April 15, 2019 at 7:50 AM
Thanks, Line.
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