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At Play On a Moonlit River

a river sprite’s at play tonight
chasing fireflies above a stream
meandering through the tropics
where royal palms’ crowns genuflect
moonlight and pixie dust glow on ripples
the great horned owl wakes and stretches his wings



*Written March 5, 2017 for Rick's River Contest

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Vijay Pandit

December 23, 2018 at 7:25 AM

Just a beautiful poem this is! Moonlit words just like the river..excellent imagery..congrats on your TOP win, Carolyn.

Wren Rushing

December 22, 2018 at 10:37 PM

Beautiful poem Carolyn, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest.

L. J. Carber

December 22, 2018 at 4:31 PM

I was intrigued by the title, and much enjoyed this- congrats Carolyn on your win in Brian's contest!

Anne-Lise Andresen

April 20, 2018 at 4:52 AM

- A great 3rd place in the contest, congratulations, Carolyn :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Gentry

April 19, 2018 at 10:18 PM

Congratulations on your win with this beautifully descriptive poem. Enjoyed the imagery.

Line Gauthier

April 19, 2018 at 5:28 PM

Thanks for entering my contest, Carolyn, with this most beautiful poem. I had to give you a bronze medal win though the great horned owl does not belong in the tropics - the flow of your poem is so delightful.

Line Gauthier

April 20, 2018 at 2:26 PM

I understand that according to National Geographic's website: "Great horned owls are adaptable birds and live from the Arctic to South America." Tough it's hard to spot owls, but a few of Carolyn's friends claim to have seen the great horned owls in Florida... I'm sure I would have given you a better placement with any other bird, Carolyn. Line xx

Robert Lindley

September 20, 2017 at 4:00 PM

Magical views you create, tho' only those that believe will ever see a sprite. Yet the scenery and its majesty any may see if they chose to investigate the wonders of Nature. You have painted a wondrous picture my friend.. A fav...

Charmaine Chircop

March 24, 2017 at 2:48 PM

What a visual imagery you made me see.sweet Carolyn.How are you?Missed you x

Charles Melody Lightning Ink

March 24, 2017 at 9:17 AM

Dear mama, i enjoyed this poem. A creator of nostalgia.

Barry Stebbings

March 21, 2017 at 2:06 PM

Lovely magical piece, Carolyn. I can just see the pixies and sprites in this picture. // Barry

Joanna Daniel

March 7, 2017 at 9:28 AM

A mystical poem well crafted, Carolyn:)

Judy Ball

March 6, 2017 at 9:20 PM

A beautiful description of a mystical time in an enchanted forest. Love the pic. A winner for sure. God Bless and a big 7 from me. JB

Paul Callus

March 6, 2017 at 4:35 PM

Excellent imagery, Carolyn! There is a lot of movement in these lines. If this is for a contest, then I am sure the judge will be impressed. Hugs // paul

Daver Austin

March 6, 2017 at 1:56 PM

Love the picture and the wonderful creatures you have wandering through it, Love, Dave

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

March 5, 2017 at 8:58 PM

Wow, your poem is beautiful, Carolyn. It reminds of the rivers in the Everglades my dad and I would fish on when I was a little girl. We'd get out there before the sun came up. Thanks for taking me on a walk down memory lane. Hugs, Rhonda