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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Words of poetry are like flames of incense burning in time, taking you through chambers of treasures, on an odyssey of goblins and dragons, of mermaids and elves. The rain queen pours into the chrysanthemums, giving them new life. Rhythm. She rests her sequined tiara, on the banks of the river, where streams of words flow toward distant mountains of a million stars.

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Paige Hind

Date: 2/5/2024 4:41:00 PM

Gorgeous! I love the tiarra image- mirrored by stars, how lovely!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/5/2024 5:58:00 PM

thank you! Appreciate your kind words...enjoy your evening, Sara

Speaks Volumes

Date: 2/4/2024 8:44:00 PM

Eloquent beyond words dear Sara. What an exquisite scene you set for this magnificent poem. So well done.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/5/2024 5:50:00 AM

aww, thank you, Wendy. I appreciate your visit and kind words. Have a splendid Monday, hugs, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/3/2024 7:20:00 PM

This has beautiful imagery. The photograph matches it perfectly.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/4/2024 5:17:00 AM

thank you, kind Hilda. Have a splendid Sunday!

Bill Baker

Date: 2/3/2024 6:03:00 PM

I want to go there for our vacation, Sara. I'm sure you know the way, if not we'll just have another of the famous adventures. To OZ my creative eastside writing bear! Love, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 6:04:00 PM

oh, now that would be an awesome vacation...appreciate your visit and kind words, hubby....follow the yellow brick road...together, hugs, me :-)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/3/2024 12:41:00 PM

Dear Sara, What a breathtaking journey through realms of imagination and beauty. Your words truly transported me to enchanted lands where goblins roam, dragons soar, and mermaids sing. The portrayal of the rain queen breathing life into chrysanthemums is simply magical, and words flowing like streams toward distant mountains of stars. Oh, my! Your poetic talent shines. Each line is a treasure chamber waiting to be discovered. Just an exquisite piece of poetry. - Blessings Daniel

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:57:00 PM

I'm most grateful, Daniel, for your enthusiastic response to my poem. Your comments are so complimentary, and I'm humbly grateful. I did want to create an almost mystical realm that spoke of the possibilities of the written word. From your comments, I think I achieved that...so thank you...have a blessed evening, Sara

Joseph May

Date: 2/3/2024 10:49:00 AM

I love how beautifully you painted this scene Sara, best wishes

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:54:00 PM

thank you, Joseph...I appreciate your kind words...grateful for your visit...have a splendid evening, Sara

Silent One

Date: 2/3/2024 10:49:00 AM

Hi Sara, Through its lyrical language and evocative imagery, your poem celebrates the transformative power of poetry to transport us to worlds beyond our own, where dreams and reality intertwine in a dance of enchantment. It reminds us of the boundless possibilities of the written word to ignite our imagination and inspire us to explore the mysteries of the universe.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:54:00 PM

your right, I wanted to create an almost mystical poem that spoke of the possibilities of the written word. Writing is a privilege for me, for I believe I'm a part of something almost miraculous that I don't always comprehend. Sometimes I just feel like a conduit -- if that makes sense. Thanks for your visit and for your in depth comments, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 2/3/2024 10:11:00 AM

Wow, nice poem on many topics.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:54:00 PM

thank you Jay...appreciate you stopping by, Sara

Regina Elliott

Date: 2/3/2024 9:43:00 AM

Oh, how radiantly beauteous, Sara. A gorgeous free verse poem and a big FAVE! Hugs xx

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:52:00 PM

ahhhh, thank you, Regina. I appreciate your kind words and am grateful for the fave! Thanks! hugs back at you, Sara

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 2/3/2024 8:27:00 AM

Unlike prose, which generally has a finite ending and controls the reader's destination, poetry is up to the reader's interpretation as to where the journey ends and how they get there. Have a wondaful day, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:51:00 PM

I agree and good observation, Jerry. Writing poetry is a slightly different skill set than writing fiction or even non-fiction. I enjoy writing in all those forms, but poetry is so concise and thought provoking. Anyway, thanks for your comments and enjoy your evening, Sara

Hiya Sharma

Date: 2/3/2024 8:06:00 AM

Gosh, what a remarkable and majestic write, dear Sara.. It felt like a mystical journey in spellbinding realms, where mermaids and elves sing in a fascinating harmony..I especially love "the rain queen" Wow!! Your wordplay weaves a beautiful tapestry of mesmerizing scenes..From the opening line to the finish..Ah, truly impeccable.. Also that picture that you've used is so amazing! "She rests her sequined tiara,on the banks of the river" Brilliant work as always, a FAV for me. Sending best wishes

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:50:00 PM

dearest Hiya-I'm always so grateful for your in depth reading and for your insightful and eloquent comments...they mean a great deal to me. I appreciate your enthusiasm and your observations about my word weaving, etc. I liked the picture too...just happened upon it. I'm humbly grateful for your visit and for the fave. I appreciate your support beyond words, hugs, Sara

Deb M

Date: 2/3/2024 8:04:00 AM

What a wonderfully mystical write….you are amazing with the versatility you display …is there anything you can't do Mrs!! Haha….Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:48:00 PM

awww, thanks for your kind words...glad you enjoyed the rather mystical write. Grateful for your visit & have a wonderful evening, Sara

Tom Woody

Date: 2/3/2024 6:05:00 AM

Sometimes your poetry transcends the average into something quite remarkable, as you did here. I very much enjoy writing fiction, creating new characters and storylines. I know you do too

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/3/2024 5:56:00 AM

We have the ability to take our readers on incredible journeys, deserts, jungles and even gardens adorned with flowers. Our minds collect and store immense treasures of personal memories and even fictional places. Hope you have a lovely weekend Sara. Haven't been on much of late, been busy decorating, we'd managed to put it off for a while, but it's done now apart from a bit of painting of doors. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:47:00 PM

I agree with you, Tom. We writer types have skills, etc., that can take readers on those incredible journeys and ignite all kinds of possibilities and emotions..what a privilege to be a part of something that seems miraculous to me. Wow, decorating...you're brave :-) Seriously, glad you're getting it done. Wishing you a enjoyable weekend as well, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 2/3/2024 3:07:00 AM

Wow this is absolutely gorgeous! From the picture to your word weaving! Left me captivated and in awe of the way youve delivered this poem in the most mystical manner , depicting poetry so well. So true and hits strong too: i love how youve written “ words of poetry are like flames of incense! Wow! And “ the rain queen pours into chrysanthemum ” “ so unique and imaginative of you to phrase your poetic thoughts in such a manner with descriptive language. “ She rests her sequined tiara” fave!!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:07:00 AM

thank you, dearest Ink, for your early morning visit and warm comments. I'm delighted that this poem captivated you. I wanted to create something unique and your words tell me I did. Thank you! I'm humbly grateful for the fave...means a great deal to me. Sending you warm thoughts and an e-hug for the day, Sara