Brief November

Such linguistic mastery in this brief poem, Michelle. Glorious imagery in this journey with your younger self through the pocked roadmap of your life. I particularly admired 'flicked by fortune's Pernicious tongue' and 'where pain and hope blemish and blend'. I know you were given eight words, and you made it seam effortless. If only we all had a sentry to slay every monster of gray! More amazing writing from your talented pen. (I came here to read and comment after enjoying 'November Blaze').

Dear Michelle, your breathtaking imagery sets my heart's imagination afire! The eight words weave seamlessly into the metaphoric beauty of your poem, no easy feat! I especially loved: "Whose stone doors Dampen splintered eyes / Flicked by fortune's Pernicious tongue" - your golden pen spills poetic riches to die for. Congratulations for an excellent win in John's contest. Warmest wishes, dear poetess, dear friend.. ~Susan

You are a born storyteller,Michelle: You can weave the words to your will. Congrats on your win. Hugs, SuZ

Every word so preciously well placed, Michelle. Your talent always shines in your poems. BIG congrats on your TOP win.

Another wonderful write, surprisingly concise but yet effective, congrats Michelle on a nice win!

I love how you take poetic journeys to, or with, the child you once were. This partnership creates a marriage of imagination, wisdom, wonder, and insight. A delightful read through and through, I particularly was attracted to 'Freeing astral blooms to spark and blaze'. Congratulations on your deserved win, my friend.

A wondrous journey spoken in eight lines dear friend. Eight words blended perfectly as if they always belonged together. I have read this marvelous poem several times to let its richness seep into those places where pondering happens. High fives, kudos and congratulations.

I was glad to read the cheerful ending here to such a dark, dismal opening --- although that is the flavor of November, fo sure... The mastery of language you have attained is remarkable, my friend. One spends minutes pondering your words. G.L. in the contest. ~ Gershon

Those monsters of gray...is it hair?

Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Seems you used the words in a very good way. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Nicely done, I enjoyed it a lot :)

May you always slay your dragons with your witty pen and sword, nice one dear Michelle.

Would that November, December and up to 20 January be briefer still! Aloha! Rico

Michelle, You shared it well in your 'Brief November'. There's always hope skies grow kinder come December. -Richard