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As Yet Unpainted Scape

Granite towers rising above the canyon, Orange-colored dreams millennia ago Carved above the lavender meadow below, Reflecting in the stream meandering for Miles like a snake slithering toward dusk With scorching sun high and scintillating Off limestone remains along the edges, Smaller and smaller until they disappear Into the singular vanishing point where The painting melds itself to ornate framing. FIRST PLACE WINNER Brian Strand's Contest August 3, 2021 written August 2, 2021

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Date: 8/7/2021 10:56:00 AM
Your imagery is gorgeously penned. Congratulations on your win.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/7/2021 4:27:00 PM
Thanks, Caren. This poem comes from a scene that appeared on my computer screen and cried out for me to describe it. It is almost ekphrasis, I guess.
Date: 8/5/2021 11:56:00 AM
Well written with beautiful imagery! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest, Milton! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 8/7/2021 4:27:00 PM
Thanks, Kim. I so appreciate it when you comment on one of my poems.

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