JC Brul Poet Free verse

Against the Light

Facing the silent sea,
he sits in silhouette
against the light
of the scarlet sunset.

In stillness
of stolen gazes,
at seagulls taking flight
he hums~
geriatric euphony.

His languid voice
soars like a delicate dandelion~
and finally finds me.


8 July 2020

1st place 
STRAND COMPLETELY NEW(6),any form,any theme
Contest Judged:  7/8/2020 2:38:00 AM
Sponsored by: Brian Strand |

Poem of the Day
July 9, 2020

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Line Gauthier January 20, 2021 at 6:08 PM Lovely poem ~ glad to see it published in the 2020 AP Anthology.

Aniruddha Pathak August 5, 2020 at 8:17 PM Ah what a poem! What rich imagery! Eminently deserving the first place.

John Hamilton July 24, 2020 at 8:04 AM This is an amazing poem with such vivid pictures in so few words, congrats on POTD, I think my first time reading you, will not be the last!

Kim Rodrigues July 15, 2020 at 5:47 AM Wonderful imagery! Congratulations on POTD!

John Watt July 12, 2020 at 8:35 PM Great to see this compact gem be exalted to the heights of POTD. Well done, friend, and hearty congrats!

Connie Marcum Wong July 12, 2020 at 4:12 PM Wow! With such few words you have managed to capture the romantic heart JCB! Excellent work! Congratulations on having this beauty honored with POTD! Blessings xxoo

Arturo Michael July 12, 2020 at 11:13 AM Congratulations JCB on POTD...Well done

Caren Krutsinger July 12, 2020 at 2:24 AM Congratulations on POTD. This is a gorgeous write, so it is fully understood.

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 10, 2020 at 7:23 AM A huge congratulations on your poem being the top winner, and chosen as a POTD! How marvellous! The images are just stunning! Love, Mala

Robert Lindley July 10, 2020 at 5:53 AM Congratulations on POTD my friend. A very wise and apt view to have. A gem.. God bless...

Andrea Dietrich July 9, 2020 at 8:34 PM I am going to repay you with a fave, but not just because you gave me one. thsi is utterly FANTASTIIC!!

JC Brul July 9, 2020 at 8:19 PM Yeoreobun, Annyeong Haseyo! (Hello everyone). May I take this opportunity to give my heartfelt THANKS first to Poetry Soup for this honour ( POEM OF THE DAY) and to my SOUP family here who take time to read this humble muse for Brian Strand's Contest. Stay safe and prolific everyone. I am grateful.

Brandy Nicole July 9, 2020 at 7:16 PM "and finally finds me" So comforting to know. Your thoughts caress gently around my heart. This is so beautiful and uplifting. Congratulations JCB, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy

Jan Allison July 9, 2020 at 5:02 PM no wonder you got a top spot this is truly breath taking:-) hugs jan xx

Sam Kauffman July 9, 2020 at 11:46 AM Back to say congratulations on your POTD . This poem oozes with tender love, JCB!

Lawrence Sharp July 9, 2020 at 10:43 AM Terrific poem, JC, and a very worthy POTD.

Paula Goldsmith July 9, 2020 at 10:41 AM Congratulations on your win. I wish I was in a boat seeing your scarlet sunset. "Beautiful" Enjoy your win and day...........

Sunlite Wanter July 9, 2020 at 10:19 AM Beautiful. Could be painted. Congratulations!

Jeanne Mcgee July 9, 2020 at 9:54 AM I'm so glad you got a POTD with this. Nice honor Senor Burl!

John Gondolf July 9, 2020 at 7:12 AM This is so tender and beautiful, JCB, congrats on your win and the well deserved POTD. John

Vijay Pandit July 9, 2020 at 6:09 AM Congrats JCB, on poem of the day.

Winged Warrior July 9, 2020 at 5:31 AM Hey!...a double win...go for the three-POTW...a super Congrats!! are in order JCB for POTD!!...and a fav from me...nicely done my friend ^WW^ :o)

Silent One July 9, 2020 at 4:25 AM Seems you were inspired by vivid imagery in this poem.. Congratulations on POTD..

Aditi Mishra July 9, 2020 at 4:14 AM Congratulations on POTD for this beautiful muse dear friend :) Blessings and love

Demetrios Trifiatis July 9, 2020 at 4:07 AM Congratulations on your win dearest, JCB Burln! Well done my friend!

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