Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

Ancestral Trails-10 Words 10 Lines Challenge

Soft scents of frangipani invade my nostrils in the twilight air,
pellucid thoughts from deep within made me aware of my senses.
I look over yonder and notice lovely ripples in the lake.
Luscious blueberries catch my attention and my mouth waters,
next I hear the beautiful sound of mockingbirds singing .

I felt like my feet were standing in a place of history and strength,
as I embarked on ancestral trails of my people's past.
At once pride and appreciation began to infuse my entire being.
I look up and notice a hint of vermilion in the beautiful sky,
And a menagerie of birds from the distant past soared above me.


Contest: 10 words 10 lines challenge 
Sponsor: Silent One
Words used are:

1.Menagerie
2.Vermilion
3.Infuse
4.Mockingbirds
5.Twilight
6.Frangipani
7.Luscious
8.Pellucid
9.Ancestral
10.Ripples

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Eve Roper January 17, 2018 at 10:47 PM Great job arrange the 10 words, congratulations on your win, Alexis. Hugs Eve ~`*

James Inman January 13, 2018 at 2:19 AM Perhaps the most natural incorporation of the required words in any of the poems I've read. The flow is very smooth.

Susan Ashley January 12, 2018 at 8:07 PM Returning with congratulations Alexis on your lovely win with your captivating and alluring poem. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong January 12, 2018 at 10:44 AM 10 words brilliantly woven into this fantastic work of art Alexis!

CayCay Godwin January 12, 2018 at 10:21 AM What I wrote moments ago about your constant improvement, well, this poem proves my words even truer than I knew. Leaps and bounds, Alexis - leaps and bounds, not only are your words more and more poetic, but a confidence shines in each stanza. I think I'm glowing! Beautiful work. 2nd Stanza, 1st line: 'feet were', k? I am even more excited to read more of you than I was before, it is amazing! Blessings ... CayCay

Charlie Smith January 12, 2018 at 8:58 AM A challenge well met Alexis, congratulations...

Carole Duet January 11, 2018 at 8:18 PM Lovely scene; lovely write. Congrats on your placement in the contest, Alexis. :)

Line Gauthier January 11, 2018 at 6:24 PM Congrats on your win, Alexis. Well done.

Heidi Sands January 11, 2018 at 5:37 PM Very nice Alexis! Congratulations :)

Vijay Pandit January 11, 2018 at 3:41 PM Congrats Alexis on your win.

John Gondolf January 11, 2018 at 3:14 PM Alexis, back to say congrats, well done. John

Silent One January 11, 2018 at 2:51 PM You did a great poem for the contest and used the ten words well.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Alexis Y. January 11, 2018 at 3:03 PM Hi Silent, I really enjoyed your contest although I found it quite challenging. Thanks for my placement in your contest:-) Alexis

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 9, 2018 at 2:39 PM Beautiful imagery depicted in this gorgeous poem, Alexis. Such elevating thoughts of elegant ruminations. A poetic masterpiece worthy of POTW. Love and hugs always.

Anisha Dutta January 7, 2018 at 11:31 PM Excellent Alexis. It's a wonderful poem

John Gondolf January 7, 2018 at 3:28 PM Nicely written, Alexis, good luck in the contest. John

Demetrios Trifiatis January 7, 2018 at 2:07 PM I wonder what masterpiece would you have created if you had more words at your disposal dear, Alexis! Good luck!

Joseph May January 7, 2018 at 2:04 PM You did a great job with the ten words Alexis...GL in the contest

Richard Lamoureux January 7, 2018 at 11:47 AM You made this look easy! Good luck in the contest.

Andrea Dietrich January 7, 2018 at 10:56 AM wow, this is splendid, Alexis. Boy, I have a chore in front of me to try to match the few I have read this morning using these gorgeous words!! Wonderfully done.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 7, 2018 at 7:06 AM You have met the challenge with eloquent ease my friend! A smashing job :) my best to you in the contest! xomo

Susan Ashley January 6, 2018 at 10:14 PM Alexis, you have elegantly woven the required words into the tapestry of your beautiful poem with ease. A captivating write of lovely content with luscious imagery. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes from me :) ~Susan

Akkina Downing January 6, 2018 at 7:26 PM Oh this is beautiful Alexis. You sure did a fantastic job. I really really enjoyed yours! Awesome... Good luck in the co test, although I'm very sure you'll have a high spot! A win for me :) Hugs and smiles :)

Connie Marcum Wong January 6, 2018 at 7:01 PM What a beauty this poem is Alexis! You merged the required words into your poem seamlessly. Brava! I hope this does really well in the contest. : )

Vijay Pandit January 6, 2018 at 4:07 PM You wrote this well Alexis, with beautiful imagery..best for a win.

Rhoda Tripp January 6, 2018 at 1:09 PM This is fantastic! Wow, what a list of difficult words to weave and you nailed them! Great job, my friend. Good luck in the contest. This is a winner.