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All In a Day

Dawn's soft silence kept under gauzy veil
Lifted by harmony of harp and flute
Colors dance along roses, bright and pale
Rainbows springing where fertile sky takes root
Elfin robins follow the fitful wind
Across freckled grass, where new faith consumes
Mossy velvet bark, and sunny bees send
Assured calendars of glory bound blooms
Coy autumn flirts with stately august shade
In kisses of crimson impertinence
Where barefoot rivers rush in eager aid
Hope overflows the banks of reticence
This sunrise drips with beauty's sweet syndrome
For it brings me the day you're coming home.

8/30/20

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John Watt

Date: 1/7/2022 12:02:00 PM

Michelle, this was the first poem I read when I received the 2nd Soup anthology in the mail yesterday, and just had to tell you how happy I am you chose it as one of your entries. It gave me chills to read it again. You've crafted this so exquisitely with the nature imagery and the underlying gravitas of welcoming home your love. Every time I read and comment I have a new favorite line, this time it is 'Assured calendars of glory bound blooms'. Absolutely spectacular poetry, congrats for having it published.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/20/2021 6:24:00 PM

Your entire poem drips of beauty, Michelle, Good to re visit your past successes. have a blessed evening.

John Watt

Date: 1/4/2021 11:21:00 PM

Happy to see this win you a top placement, Michelle. It's nice to revisit this excellent sonnet, still a fave. ~ John

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/4/2021 2:39:00 PM

Such a nice buildup to the last line - perfect Michelle. Congratulations on the win! Linda

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/4/2021 1:22:00 PM

Michelle, "beauty," anticipation and love "drip" from your multitude of amazing images. What an incredible sunrise that looks forward with eyes of anticipation. Congratulations my friend on your win! I just want to stand at the window and breath in the beauty of your words - and I'm a night owl! Happy New Year! A fav!

John Hamilton

Date: 1/4/2021 8:49:00 AM

This is one of the best sonnets I've ever read, congrats Michelle on a great win!

Angela Crabtree

Date: 9/30/2020 5:51:00 PM

This is very beautiful. It took my breath away. I can tell you're very intelligent. Take care. ~Angie

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 9/17/2020 5:09:00 PM

Oh Michelle. Your poem is so much more observant and lovingly written than a day in the life poem seems to be. Rainbows, Autumn, shade, anticipation. The way your poem embraces the reader is outstanding. Of course, Congratulations on your very deserved 1 Win.!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/17/2020 5:13:00 AM

- Congratulations on your wonderful 1st place in the contest, Michelle - Have a lovely day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt

Date: 9/16/2020 9:17:00 PM

Proud of you for this first place finish! Such a delight for the senses and soul. "Hope overflows the banks of reticence". Congratulations, my friend.

Hilo Poet

Date: 9/16/2020 9:08:00 PM

Marvelous cast words that was mesmerizingly well cast, Michelle, enjoyed every line truly, exceptionally well-done execution! Congrats on your honorable win, Aloha! William

Mark Toney

Date: 9/11/2020 4:47:00 PM

This is brilliant and lovely, Michelle! ~Mark

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/4/2020 5:45:00 PM

Delicate and pretty. Reminds me of Coleridge, my favorite.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/5/2020 2:47:00 PM

What a flattering compliment, I am very touched and humbled, thank you, Caren.

John Watt

Date: 9/3/2020 12:10:00 PM

Michelle, MS Vincent would be proud of this gorgeous sonnet1 You have embraced and included love, longing, sunrise, roses, birds, music, bees, colors, rivers; in short you left nothing out in welcoming your beloved home. "Coy autumn flirts with stately august shade" is my favorite among many delightful lines. Speaking of favorite, this is going in my faves to be enjoyed again and again. Best wishes in the contest ~ John

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/3/2020 12:27:00 PM

I am actually reading a biography of ESVM right now called 'Savage Beauty' - and I think the more I delve into her sonnets the more the style is inspiring me - and this was inspired by the day my husband was discharged and I went to pick him up - so honored you made it a Fave!!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/2/2020 10:26:00 AM

Everything looks more beautiful when we are anxiously awaiting the return of a loved one, Michelle. Your imagery is extraordinary in this lovely sonnet. Best wishes in the contest! Hugs, carolyn

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 9/2/2020 5:35:00 AM

Man. I have not attempted to sonnet. I bow to thee. Ok, a curtsy and a blowing of a kiss. A hug too for everything else. xomo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/1/2020 7:45:00 PM

You have overcome my senses with this dazzling display of imagery, Michelle. If this isn't a winner, then I am not Gershon Wolf, as in Fox! ~ Fox in Sox

Judy Ball

Date: 9/1/2020 10:12:00 AM

Absolutely lovely. This is so full of beauty and emotion that it is a sure winner. God Bless my friend. JB