Suzanne Delaney Poet Acrostic

Breathtaking

Beneath a veneer of  sapphire waves,
Rays of sunshine make fingers of light,
Ethereal, over crusty,  pink coral forms.
Atolls that rise from stark white sand, create
Tunnels for twining eels and twinkling starfish
Hues of rainbow anemones  mingle with
Tangerine flowers, resplendent along
Avenues of pelagic growth, draping over
Knolls of time worn stones, mirrored 
In sunken remnants of marble ruins.
Now, at day's end an orange sunset 
Glows with long beams to reveal a lost Atlantis.

Breathtaking
Contest Judged:  3/12/2016 12:00:00 AM
Sponsored by: John Hamilton 
3rd. Place

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Line Gauthier May 29, 2021 at 7:09 AM Absolutely beautiful. Love that last image of Atlantis you leave us with ~

Lenny Gazbowski April 3, 2016 at 12:07 AM Took my breath away ! Brilliant write and congrats too :-)

Poet Destroyer A March 15, 2016 at 6:01 PM Hi Suz, Congratulations on your "Breathtaking win." LINDA

Sathya Babu March 13, 2016 at 9:18 PM Many congrats on this win Suzanne

Sam Jameson March 13, 2016 at 4:19 PM Love the description of the piece, SuZ-- very nicely penned..congratulations on your placement!

John Hamilton March 13, 2016 at 2:07 PM Nice use of uncommon words, really enjoyed the read congrats on your fine win!

John Loving Iii March 12, 2016 at 4:06 PM Good thing I had my dictionary handy. And thanks for stopping by my work. My heart is heading twards heart break again so I'll be back writing soon if it doesn't kill me. John Loving Iii March 12, 2016 at 4:07 PM Oh , an Acrostic.

Andrea Dietrich March 11, 2016 at 10:31 PM Suzanne, so far, your has to be one of my very favorites. SPLENDID!!! and a seven Suzanne Delaney March 12, 2016 at 1:40 AM Thanks Andrea: I have a picture that inspired it. It was the photo of the day on Bing day before yesterday I think. If I get time I will post it. Cheers, SuZ

CayCay Godwin March 11, 2016 at 10:20 AM Great job! CayCay Suzanne Delaney March 11, 2016 at 3:41 PM Thank you, Cay Cay: I appreciate you taking time to read and comment. Cheers, SuZ

Timothy Hicks March 11, 2016 at 1:24 AM You had me at "veneer of sapphire waves". Atlantis has inspired much romanticism over the years ... and it seems to have made a willing victim over your muse, too. Beautiful images and lively activity ... ancient mystery beneath the deep. Well done!

Charlie Smith March 10, 2016 at 9:24 PM Nicely done, best wishes Suzanne Suzanne Delaney March 10, 2016 at 11:15 PM Thanks Charlie.I appreciate you reading and commenting. SuZ