Lena Townsend Poet Couplet

Afternoon Getaway

The sunlight streams to the earth below
Beckoning the flowers, "continue to grow"

The pillows of clouds floating by
Are highlighted in the airbrushed sky

A red tailed hawk and his prey on the move
Tracks made by a fawns little hooves

The sound of the water crashing the shore
Boats, kayaks, water skis and more

The sound of the dog running in the thicket
Crows, rabbits, squirrels, and crickets

A jogger and biker on the same path
Meeting and smiling as they pass

A picnic lunch for my friend and me
Beneath the shade of a large oak tree
 





Copyright © 2009 Lena “Lolita” Townsend

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Cheryl Mccall March 18, 2009 at 5:27 PM This one makes me about spring can not wait thanks for posting

Carolyn Devonshire March 18, 2009 at 3:33 PM Wonderful images in this great poem on outdoor activities! Love, Carolyn

Alan Fitz March 17, 2009 at 11:53 AM Well done again Lolita, it gives the readers a different aspect to your verses. great job on this one.>>>>:)

John Rhinem March 17, 2009 at 7:53 AM Smile~You have such a lovely and tender heart I can tell! For again you have painted such an innocent and pictureque write; filled with colorful and vivid images within peacful surroundings, leading the reader to tranquility themselves! Lovely write dear talented Lena! Have a beautiful day! Love always to you and yours, john!:)

Sebastian Aaron Baez March 16, 2009 at 8:44 PM I hope u remembered to bring the grapes and wine. lol. What a afternoon getaway.

Robin L. Gass March 16, 2009 at 6:39 PM Tis sounds lke a perfect afternoon getaway to me, Lolita. Excellent couplet with great imagery and nice flow! Beautiful work! Love, Robin

Iolanda Scripca March 16, 2009 at 4:28 PM What a peaceful couplet! I wish I were in there, having a picnic lunch :) Anyway, thank you for your comment on my Teralani E Ku'u Aloha.

John Loving Iii March 16, 2009 at 3:31 PM life in the park. good work. John H Loving III

Colin Mitchell Williams March 16, 2009 at 2:08 PM They are the moments... love this poem

Sharon Winter March 16, 2009 at 12:09 PM Your poem as splendid as your picnic and observations of the day. Beautiful! Love, Shar

Arany P. March 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM oh! isn't that lovely... your write is so reviving after an awful day i had!! ~ Arany

Christopher Higgins March 16, 2009 at 9:45 AM This is a wonderful write my friend.. love airbrush sky.. breathtaking.

James Marshall Goff March 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM very sweet, well-done warm weather poem! makes one yearn for summer! Jim

L'Nass Shango March 16, 2009 at 7:19 AM This is awesome, remove the "to" before continue and I see movements that Straus never played. Love

Tony Waeland March 16, 2009 at 2:33 AM This has a beautiful flow to it. I await the summer.

Raul Moreno March 16, 2009 at 1:42 AM "The pillows of clouds floating by Are highlighted in the airbrushed sky" My favorite stanza, great poem, lovelry read...Raul