Breathless

Catching my breath
Under cloudless periwinkle skies
Lazy late september afternoons linger
Their thick rich golden hues hovering
In one long heartfelt caress
Warm and sweet as molten honey



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~BYGONE DAYS OF SUMMER~ 2020

AP: 2nd place 2020

Submitted on April 25, 2020 for contest STRAND PICK F sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 2ND

Originally posted on September 18, 2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 4/27/2020 2:23:00 PM
I love the many pretty colors in the sky. You had great sky colors. Enjoy your win and week......
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Date: 4/27/2020 3:33:00 PM
Thanks, Paula, for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Date: 4/26/2020 11:51:00 PM
Your exquisite words have set the scene in my head ~ A darling poem dear Line. Congrats on your 2nd place in Brian's contest with this little gem! With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Date: 4/27/2020 3:33:00 PM
Thanks, Ann. Most appreciated.
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