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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 5/29/2021 7:09:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful. Love that last image of Atlantis you leave us with ~
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Date: 4/3/2016 12:07:00 AM
Took my breath away ! Brilliant write and congrats too :-)
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Date: 3/15/2016 6:01:00 PM
Hi Suz, Congratulations on your "Breathtaking win." LINDA
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Date: 3/13/2016 9:18:00 PM
Many congrats on this win Suzanne
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Date: 3/13/2016 4:19:00 PM
Love the description of the piece, SuZ-- very nicely penned..congratulations on your placement!
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Date: 3/13/2016 2:07:00 PM
Nice use of uncommon words, really enjoyed the read congrats on your fine win!
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Date: 3/12/2016 4:06:00 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.
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John Loving Iii
Date: 3/12/2016 4:07:00 PM
Oh , an Acrostic.
Date: 3/11/2016 10:31:00 PM
Suzanne, so far, your has to be one of my very favorites. SPLENDID!!! and a seven
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/12/2016 1:40:00 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
Date: 3/11/2016 10:20:00 AM
Great job! CayCay
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/11/2016 3:41:00 PM
Thank you, Cay Cay: I appreciate you taking time to read and comment. Cheers, SuZ
Date: 3/11/2016 1:24:00 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!
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Date: 3/10/2016 9:24:00 PM
Nicely done, best wishes Suzanne
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/10/2016 11:15:00 PM
Thanks Charlie.I appreciate you reading and commenting. SuZ
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