Diane Locksley Poet Rubaiyat

Above the Fray

Above the pristine, blue lake mountains stand
Shrubs and yellow flowers surround on land
Could this be heaven?  Garden of Eden?
Reflection in water is of God’s hand

I visit here to cast the world away
An inspiring way to spend the day
My pad and pen are toted to this site
Where I’ve time to think beyond society’s fray

For you will find no conflict at this site
And often I linger here through the night
Nary a creature has threatened me here
Nature in harmony, such a delight

Written for John Freeman’s Rubaiyat contest and based on his lovely photo of 
nature’s beauty.
4/25/2011

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Sara Kendrick April 29, 2011 at 2:19 PM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta April 27, 2011 at 9:04 AM Congratulations on the second place win in the contest, Diane

Gautami Phookan April 27, 2011 at 8:34 AM A beautiful place you described here Diane,I too would wish to camp and stay the night here.Many Congrats on your big win.Love, gautami

John Freeman April 27, 2011 at 8:01 AM A classic Diane, especially those last two lines. Great to see you at the top with this lovely poem. Congratulations on your special entry's second place. Agape, Moses

Tahera Mannan April 27, 2011 at 3:29 AM This is very lovely and vry desrving. many congrats Diane.

Barbara Gorelick April 26, 2011 at 7:47 PM Congrats on your big win..you are just getting better and better. BG

Carolyn Devonshire April 26, 2011 at 3:27 PM Big congrats on your success in John's contest, Diane. Way to go! Love, Carolyn

Jack Horne April 26, 2011 at 12:59 PM Many congrats on your big win, Diane : )

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM Congrats Diane on your 2nd place win in John's contest with this perfect poem using new form.. enjoy your top spot with luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown April 26, 2011 at 11:49 AM Congratulations Diane on your win in the John Moses Freeman's contest "Rubaiyat". Love, Carol

James Fraser April 26, 2011 at 11:48 AM Many congratulations on your second place win Diane (((( applause )))) well done.....:) smiles

Elaine George April 26, 2011 at 10:46 AM Beautiful,Diane. Many congrats on yur second place win. Lainie

Caryl Muzzey April 26, 2011 at 10:38 AM Congratulations on 2nd place win with this beauty. I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. Caryl

Wiseton Prins April 25, 2011 at 2:11 PM I adore and respect individuals who think and reason above the fray... like this poem of yours insinuates of your personality. yes indeed, on this regular lands still is that paradise that we so stalwartly seek, yet only a few perceive the fact that we are infact living in it, surrounded by it... but its enjoyment suffices only to the one who sees not just with the regular eyes, but with the heart and soul. >i luv ur poem so much Diane, it makes me b grateful 2 Mother Nature 4 having us here.

Carolyn Devonshire April 25, 2011 at 1:13 PM Excellent interpretation of the photo, Diane. John is sure to like this one! Sending winning wishes your way. Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud April 25, 2011 at 12:35 PM an utterly delightful read, dinae.. best winning luck to you..:) hugggs, nette