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By the Edge of a Pond

By the edge of a pond, in a trance I stood
   Wind's soft breath blew ripples
      in a lily pad neighborhood

Sunbeams darted in and out of each swirl   
   Glistening, twinkling
      to a silent rhythm they twirled

When a small voice beckoned
   Its humble suggestion
      'Paint me'
         ~ Faded in seconds

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2018

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M. L. Kiser Date: 10/20/2018 1:40:00 PM Had to "Fav" this one, Gershon; the imagery was so good. Luv it! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/20/2018 9:24:00 PM Wow. A Fav. I'm always astonished when anyone rates one of my poems a Fav. Thank you so much!! Best wishes, Gershon

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 10/19/2018 5:53:00 PM "Paint me," and so you did, quite beautifully. Smiled at your reference to the "lily pad neighborhood." Oops, there go the property values... Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/20/2018 9:23:00 PM Gotta keep those pesky frogs out of our neighborhoods! … Thank you for your encouragement, Carolyn! Best wishes, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger Date: 10/19/2018 7:51:00 AM I had never been tempted to paint a background because I knew I could never "do it justice", but I admire one who can. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/20/2018 9:22:00 PM Ah, don't sell yourself short! I'll bet you'd do a great job! … Looking forward to your first "background painting." Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 10/18/2018 7:42:00 PM Splendid! You took me there. xomo Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/18/2018 9:05:00 PM At least I took you to a decent neighborhood, my friend! :) gw

Heidi Sands Date: 10/18/2018 5:41:00 PM This one is great! I like to paint and can relate to this. But love the line..in a lily pad neighborhood :) Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/18/2018 9:04:00 PM I wasn't quite sure about how that line would work, Heidi. So you've really eased my mind with your comment! Thank you so much! Best wishes, Gershon

Winged Warrior Date: 10/18/2018 5:26:00 PM Pond-ering of thoughts...lovely write Gershon...^WW^ Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/18/2018 9:03:00 PM Ha, ha! Love your comment, WW! Thank you! ~ Gershon

Chris Green Date: 10/18/2018 4:55:00 PM Softly mesmerizing my friend. A beautiful scene that is calling to you to capture it with paint. I love how you did that. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/18/2018 5:09:00 PM I can't thank you enough, Chris. Your comments give me hope that I may eventually get somewhere with this stuff I crank out. Best wishes always, Gershon