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Premiere Contest WinnerAn Umber Fisherman

I, an umber fisherman,
hover
on this bamboo raft
like a dragonfly
over the aegean river.
The gods below
cast reflections
of their salmon sun, 
languid 
in orchid sky
before indigo palms 
and spruce mountains
brocading
a mute kingdom,
onto my blank 
porcelain world.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Warlov Avatar
January 28, 2022 at 4:38 PM
Emptys into absence, like the graying eve stills.
Gentry Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 4:49 PM
Congratulations on your top win with this tranquil poem and awesome imagery!
Gauthier Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 7:13 AM
Lovely poetry, Dale. Superb. Congrats on your gold medal win.
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 9:20 AM
who hasn't seen the salmon sun. Beautiful...congrats
Cozart Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 9:34 AM
Thanks, Barbara.
Gentile Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 7:40 AM
Wow, this is such a beautiful expression of tranquility. Congrats Dale on your top win!!
Cozart Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 8:19 AM
Thanks much, Mike!
Nance Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 7:38 AM
what a unique and great descriptive piece. congrats on a first place win!
Cozart Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 8:19 AM
Thank you, Casarah.
Wolf Avatar
June 19, 2018 at 7:44 PM
Absolutely gorgeous imagery, Dale. '...hover on this bamboo raft like a dragonfly...' Those haunting words are truly unforgettable. Congrats on your richly-deserved 1st-prize trophy! ~ Gershon Wolf
Cozart Avatar
June 19, 2018 at 7:47 PM
Thank you, Gershon.
Warrior Avatar
June 19, 2018 at 5:58 PM
Nicely penned Dale...Congrats on your win my friend...love & light...^WW^
Cozart Avatar
June 19, 2018 at 6:12 PM
Thanks, WW. Best always.
Pandit Avatar
June 19, 2018 at 5:53 PM
Fabulous imagery Dale..You brought the photo to life in just a few words! Congrats on winning at the top of the podium. A well earned trophy!
Cozart Avatar
June 19, 2018 at 5:53 PM
Thanks, Vijay!
Ashley Avatar
June 19, 2018 at 5:47 PM
Your trophy winning poem is a breathtaking beauty Dale. Your imagery,as always, is exquisite. Congratulations on your excellent win with your superb poetry! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
Cozart Avatar
June 19, 2018 at 5:54 PM
Thanks you, Susan.
Gauthier Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 7:21 PM
Lovely imagery, Dale. Well penned.
Cozart Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 7:48 PM
Thanks much, Line.
Turner Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 5:29 PM
Wow, I really like this one Dale. (IMO) one of your best. That photo looks a lot like China.
Cozart Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 6:14 PM
I think it is China. Thanks, Daniel.
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