---An Opal Gray Fog

an opal gray fog
hangs over the lake and woods
morning birds calling

a ghostly airplane
engines echoing loudly
as chipmunks scamper

empty swings dangle
each awaiting toddlers squeals
the sun burns a view

poet: D. Guzzi
date: 8/21/11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Lepapa Avatar
September 16, 2011 at 8:49 AM
you write so good. Debs did u study poetry by any chance if not God you are wow. no words to describe u and your talent
Beck Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 6:16 PM
very well written....lovely phrases, especially "opal gray" "sun burns a view"....absolutely deserving of top place Debs...bouquets of flowers all around L O L
Poet Avatar
August 31, 2011 at 9:56 PM
Congratulations Debbie on your 1st place win in Francine's contest.Beautiful Senryus.
Beam Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 10:22 PM
congrats on win
Sweetheart Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Congrats Debbie on your first place win with magnificent poetry luv.. remember these days so well with my sons.. playground bound luv..
Kendrick Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 4:44 PM
Congrats on your first place win..Sara
Muzzey Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Congratulations Debbie on your first place win with these wonderful Senryus. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
Song Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Gorgeous senryus, Debbie..each picture is so unique and conjurs great imagination. Congrats on this win. Congrats on a unique title as well. Gwendolen
Richards Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Hoory for you!! Each one stands on it's own merit! Love them!
Lepapa Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 9:08 AM
congrats on your win.
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 7:14 AM
Oh happy day just look what you accomplished here TOP SPOT Debbie. Congratulations. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 3:02 AM
hey Debbie congrats on a great win, David
Villanueva Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 2:08 AM
CONGRATULATIONS my friend~~smile for this heavenly write~~picturesque and nestled with apt images~~~*-*jun-jun
Roberts Avatar
August 29, 2011 at 11:16 PM
congrats on your first place win in the contest , great job Debbie
K. Avatar
August 24, 2011 at 12:07 PM
I really liked that last line of yours and your first line sure sparked up some cool images for me :) Thank you so much for my wonderful placement in your contest :) So happy about that :D hugs
Mac Donald Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Nothing foggy about this piece, Debs! It paints a tangible scene giving one the impression of being an onlooker. Love this poem! Mikki
Wesley Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 10:44 PM
I love to be out in fog, it is always so mysterious and your verse gives that feeling till "the sun burns a view" Lovely!
Poet Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 8:53 PM
Thanks a lot.Done:)
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August 21, 2011 at 8:47 PM
Best wishes in the contest:)
Poet Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Very nice Senryu Debbie.Loved it.
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