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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 6/24/2019 8:56:00 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
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/24/2019 9:40:00 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.
Date: 6/22/2019 10:32:00 PM
Congrats, Jeanne!
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/24/2019 9:38:00 PM
Thanks so much Kim
Date: 6/22/2019 6:44:00 PM
This poem is beautiful and a joy to read. Congratulations :)
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/23/2019 11:21:00 PM
Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.
Date: 6/21/2019 7:30:00 AM
I took this little journey at the cafe with you, and was instantly relieved and relaxed, at peace.
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/23/2019 11:20:00 PM
It truly is a wonderful little cafe. I'm glad you were able to transport there!
Date: 6/21/2019 6:47:00 AM
Glad to see you poem win this contest at the TOP..congrats, Jeanne.
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/23/2019 11:14:00 PM
Thanks so much Vijay. It is thrilling for sure.
Date: 6/21/2019 4:25:00 AM
You have painted a beautiful picture with your words, Jeanne, congrats on your win. John
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/23/2019 11:14:00 PM
Thanks John...I am finding myself doing more of that style since moving to Mexico.
Date: 6/21/2019 2:21:00 AM
Divine imagery Jeanne, I loved your poem so much, thanks and congrats on your top win. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/23/2019 11:18:00 PM
Thanks for the kind words Ann. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem.
Date: 6/18/2019 7:15:00 AM
Lovely imagery, Jeanne! Ahh...the sea!
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/23/2019 11:18:00 PM
Thanks Kim. The sea is magical.
Date: 6/14/2019 1:53:00 PM
Jeanne, this is truly a beautiful write, I enjoyed each word, well done. Jeanne can you turn on your soup mail ?
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/15/2019 6:33:00 AM
Dear Heart, thank you...I finally found the soup mail on/off button...so much to learn about the Soup!
Date: 6/14/2019 11:38:00 AM
Excellent imagery in your words..I see that scene you describe, Jeanne.
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Date: 6/13/2019 5:00:00 PM
Beautiful write Jeanne..
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