A Wondrous Arc

A wondrous arc, I beheld

Perfection in its form,

From what hand, or artists brush

Was such beauty born.

The teachers tell us what it is,

Just raindrops and refraction.

But my romantic heart,

Sees heavenly interaction.








Entry for
Rainbows Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Craig Cornish
24/10/18. Placed 9th.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Cornish Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 8:27 AM
Thank you for sharing your poem and its inspiration Gary.
Smith Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 8:40 AM
Thank you Craig. :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 10:57 PM
This is very lovely Gary and I agree! Congratulations on your wonderful win!: )
Smith Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 6:10 AM
Thank you Connie. :)
Gauthier Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 10:21 PM
Lovely, Gary. I too see divine intervention. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Leiser Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 7:28 PM
Beautiful, romantic words written with a succinct pen! Great write and congrats on your win, Gary! :)
Smith Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 6:11 AM
Thank you Laura. :)
Mcconnell Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 2:17 PM
Smashing rainbow write Gary, so full of colour and insightful thought. Blessings,Gordon
Smith Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 2:21 PM
Thank you Gordon. :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 2:54 AM
I love your view of the rainbow. I can't help but feel heavenly inspiration when seeing a rainbow. This is a beautiful entry Gary. I am faving this little gem! : )
Smith Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 5:37 AM
Thank you Connie. :)
Gauthier Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 5:53 PM
Wonderful, Gary. A gem.
Smith Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 5:56 PM
Thank you Line. :)
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