Jeanne Mcgee Poet Free verse

Angels In Clouds

Today I found myself at a favorite cafe quite by accident
A little place of rough hewn benches placed 
At the edge of the sea
All bent

The windows were shuttered and closed but I sat
Welcomed by the sight of a peaceful day
Watching grebes and pelicans
Find fish for breakfast
Angels in clouds


Their petticoats billowed around them, feet kicking
Brewing a storm to their delight, amid giggles
Laughter heard on the ground
From their tears
I get wet

The sun parts the clouds to form a window
Through which to see the world
His rays reach out briefly
To caress the waves
And me


1st place win
Your Choice-Imagist style
Sponsor:  Brian Strand

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Susan Ashley June 24, 2019 at 8:56 PM Your potent imagery has the power to transport one to this lovely place, Jeanne. I relished your last three lines especially. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Jeanne Mcgee June 24, 2019 at 9:40 PM Thanks for your warm wishes. It was a fun one to write too...when the cafe finally opened the waiter who always serves me my coffee, brought me a special one called an Alexander...with cardamon, which he said was for creativity. I can't wait to tell him of the success his coffee brought me.

Kim Rodrigues June 22, 2019 at 10:32 PM Congrats, Jeanne! Jeanne Mcgee June 24, 2019 at 9:38 PM Thanks so much Kim

Heidi Sands June 22, 2019 at 6:44 PM This poem is beautiful and a joy to read. Congratulations :) Jeanne Mcgee June 23, 2019 at 11:21 PM Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger June 21, 2019 at 7:30 AM I took this little journey at the cafe with you, and was instantly relieved and relaxed, at peace. Jeanne Mcgee June 23, 2019 at 11:20 PM It truly is a wonderful little cafe. I'm glad you were able to transport there!

Vijay Pandit June 21, 2019 at 6:47 AM Glad to see you poem win this contest at the TOP..congrats, Jeanne. Jeanne Mcgee June 23, 2019 at 11:14 PM Thanks so much Vijay. It is thrilling for sure.

John Gondolf June 21, 2019 at 4:25 AM You have painted a beautiful picture with your words, Jeanne, congrats on your win. John Jeanne Mcgee June 23, 2019 at 11:14 PM Thanks John...I am finding myself doing more of that style since moving to Mexico.

Ann Gilmour June 21, 2019 at 2:21 AM Divine imagery Jeanne, I loved your poem so much, thanks and congrats on your top win. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Jeanne Mcgee June 23, 2019 at 11:18 PM Thanks for the kind words Ann. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem.

Kim Rodrigues June 18, 2019 at 7:15 AM Lovely imagery, Jeanne! Ahh...the sea! Jeanne Mcgee June 23, 2019 at 11:18 PM Thanks Kim. The sea is magical.

Constance La France June 14, 2019 at 1:53 PM Jeanne, this is truly a beautiful write, I enjoyed each word, well done. Jeanne can you turn on your soup mail ? Jeanne Mcgee June 15, 2019 at 6:33 AM Dear Heart, thank you...I finally found the soup mail on/off button...so much to learn about the Soup!

Vijay Pandit June 14, 2019 at 11:38 AM Excellent imagery in your words..I see that scene you describe, Jeanne.

Joseph May June 13, 2019 at 5:00 PM Beautiful write Jeanne..