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Bird of Prey

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A cerulean heron perches in cloisonne among jade shoots of a topaz tree as shadows of platinum fish undulate in silence of teal waters. The tableau of moonstone, fulgid in azure sky, hovers in citrine dusk above pearl clouds and indigo coastal bluffs. Night's onyx falls quickly; the food chain pauses until sun's lambent carnelian emerges above a pewter horizon, when jeweled birds of prey feed and the gemstone cycle continues.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 7/10/2018 10:33:00 PM

Back with well deserved congrats, Dale.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/11/2018 7:49:00 AM

Thanks very much, Line.

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/29/2018 2:33:00 PM

A breathtaking beauty with an exquisite color palette, Dale. Congratulations on your wonderful win with your gorgeous poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/29/2018 3:54:00 PM

Thanks so much, Susan.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 6/29/2018 2:34:00 AM

Very nice, Dale - a whole glowing palette of wonderful colors there ... I feel like painting! (If only I could, lol). Charming and thoughtful write - congrats on your win! :-)

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/29/2018 7:46:00 AM

Thanks, Greg.

Susan Gentry

Date: 6/28/2018 12:23:00 PM

Wow! Beautiful imagery and informative. An awesome poem. Congratulations on your win!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/28/2018 12:33:00 PM

Thanks, Susan!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/27/2018 2:18:00 PM

Now that I have looked up 'fulgent' and 'lambent,' I feel better qualified to state unequivocally that this gem of a write richly deserves its status as a winner in the contest. Best wishes, Gershon

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/27/2018 3:35:00 PM

Thanks so much, Gershon.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/20/2018 9:00:00 AM

a wow poem. Simply gorgeous!!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/20/2018 9:34:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. Good to hear from you.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/20/2018 2:05:00 AM

Beautiful image I could see it before I looked at your accompanying picture. Great write Dale. Tom

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/20/2018 8:18:00 AM

Thank you, sir.

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/19/2018 10:39:00 PM

Wow that is one colourful collection of gemstones. Love it. A FAVE for me.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/20/2018 8:18:00 AM

Thanks, Line.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/19/2018 7:46:00 PM

You certainly have a magician's mastery of imagism, Dale. Such fresh imagery and innovative turns of phrases. I'm more than somewhat awestruck. Bravo, Poet! This is definitely a fave of mine. A poem (for me) to learn from! Best wishes, Gershon Wolf

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/19/2018 7:49:00 PM

Thank very much again, Gershon!

Agnes Krampe

Date: 6/19/2018 7:24:00 PM

wow, that's a colorful gem of a poem!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/19/2018 7:30:00 PM

Thanks, Agnes!

Virginia Waters

Date: 6/19/2018 6:16:00 PM

Gorgeous - used my favourite colorways and stones. faved for sure

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/19/2018 7:30:00 PM

Thanks so much, Virginia.