Aurora Borealis

on a winter's eve
in the far reach of the north
I saw my heaven

colors, oh colors
defying reality
dance across the sky

scientific terms
that cannot explain magic
the" northern lights" show
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Gibson Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 2:12 PM
Hope to see this someday, Barbara. Congratulations on painting the picture so beautifully and placing in the contest.
Andresen Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 11:58 AM
- We have a stunning aurora in northern Norway - Really beautiful, Barbara - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Smith Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 11:43 AM
They do boggle the mind with such beauty, Barbara! Congrats on a great win! Hugs.. Arlene
Austin Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 11:38 AM
Love the surrealism here. Thanks for dropping by. Love, Dave
Walker  Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 5:29 AM
Beautiful Barbara. Congratulations on your high marks in the contest... Verlena
A. Sharma Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 4:24 AM
Beauty well described,, can put anyone craving to see live! Congrats on huge win Barbara!
Nance Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 12:27 PM
I would love to see that in person, I bet it is marvelous!!
Kendrick Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 11:19 AM
I have only seen them on the internet and maybe a TV show but they are beautiful..Great work expressing their beauty..Thanks for the visit to my page.Sara
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