Ann Peck Poet Free verse

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Charming Patterns

Charming patterns surround us,
          whispering in
          shadows of our lives.
Born as thoughts, painting our dreams
          with landscapes
          of greens, purples, reds;
abstract colors bursting onto our canvas.
          Patterns chase us through
           fields of watercolor wildflowers,
down slopes of  wind-blown grasses
          of lavender-tipped gold.
We find them in balmy, cotton clouds, wind-carved rocks, 
          and moss-covered stones
          kissed by noisy waters.
They sometimes ride on a butterfly's wings,
          often found in new flowers, a child's face,
          a leaf turned up, where a ladybug hides.
Charming patterns: mysterious looks they wear,
          they cause us to question, to wonder, to imagine.
Both elegant and bold, charming patterns always present
          puzzles to unwind,
          stretching our minds.

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Beata Agustin October 27, 2021 at 2:31 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing these picturesque charming patterns. God bless you.

Sam Kauffman October 26, 2021 at 9:18 AM Back with congratulations for this elegant write that does stretch our minds to look for beauty painted everywhere. So lovely Ann. Ann Peck October 26, 2021 at 10:46 AM Thank you so much, Sam! Patterns are everything to a painter's eye, and--I believe--to a poet's. We're painting with words :)

Christuraj Alex October 26, 2021 at 5:17 AM Wonderful writing. Though a free verse beautiful rhythm is heard. "they cause us to question, to wonder, to imagine" -Great experience! Congratulations! Ann Peck October 26, 2021 at 11:11 AM Also, Christuraj, thank you for your comments, "though a free verse beautiful rhythm is heard." I appreciate that. I'm still trying to learn free verse :) Ann Peck October 26, 2021 at 10:42 AM Thank you so much, Christuraj! Having once been a painting artist, I see patterns everywhere :)

Paulette Calasibetta October 25, 2021 at 5:03 AM Dear Ann, Patterns can be found everywhere we look, seems you have a splendid eye~Lovely Write! Blessings, Paulette Ann Peck October 25, 2021 at 2:34 PM Dear Paulette, Well, I was an artist for years until I developed tremor. However, I do feel poets find poems in places others fail to look :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury October 21, 2021 at 9:14 AM Dear Ann, yes, charming patterns are everywhere in our surroundings, but only a poetic eye notices them as you did! "They sometimes ride on a butterfly's wings," love all the lines, but this one is extra-special. Enjoyed your graceful poem very much. Love and best wishes ~ Mala Ann Peck October 21, 2021 at 9:49 AM Dear Mala, Thank you for your uplifting comments! I'm so glad you liked the poem! Take good care. love, Ann :)

Susan Ashley October 20, 2021 at 6:05 PM Dear Ann, your poem is just so beautiful! Indeed, charming patterns are all around us yet often overlooked in their natural forms, but your keen eye and gifted pen bring them to life with poetic grace. Your exquisite expression is captivating. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Ann Peck October 21, 2021 at 9:46 AM Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your kind comments. They give me confidence!

Anne E Sangster - K October 11, 2021 at 8:08 PM Hi Ann, As always your poems resonate with me and this depicts a delightful description of nature and it's "charming patterns" Another fav for me. Best wishes for the contest. Cheers my friend :-) Ann Peck October 12, 2021 at 2:02 PM Hi Anne! Thank you again for your kind comments! I think you and I have a mind link because I love your poems, too, and we seem to care about the same things. So nice! Take good care, friend :)

Sam Kauffman October 7, 2021 at 2:28 PM Beautifully done Ann. Truly the world is filled with charming patterns if we but open our minds and use our eyes. Best wishes for the contest! Ann Peck October 7, 2021 at 3:14 PM Thank you, Sam! I'm conscious of patterns in nature because I was an artist, and they're everywhere, like you said. I appreciate your comments.

Regina Mcintosh October 1, 2021 at 2:52 PM This is beautiful and a fave. I love it. God bless you with a deserved win. Love, Gina Ann Peck October 5, 2021 at 5:59 PM Regina, you are so kind and always upbeat. Thank you for your comments. Love to you, too :)

Suzanne Clear September 29, 2021 at 9:03 AM Anne, wishing i could remember this as I fall asleep at night. Love the baby faces so much with the ladybugs. remember the wonder of our baby's eyes? know you do.....thx again , suzanne Ann Peck September 29, 2021 at 10:22 AM Dear Suzanne, Your comments are always so uplifting! Yes, children's faces were my favorite to paint - so innocent and trusting.

Gary Radice September 27, 2021 at 10:37 PM The artist in you Ann shines through here from your pallet of words and imagination. A great descriptive poem. Cheers - Gary Ann Peck September 28, 2021 at 8:38 AM How nice of you, Gary! Actually, I was an artist, painting mostly people. I was told by a seer many years ago to write. Funny how things work out :) Thanks for your comments!

Vijay Pandit September 27, 2021 at 3:22 PM Born as thoughts...abstract colors bursting onto canvas...and so much more to your charming patterns, Ann. Win BIG with this poem. Ann Peck September 27, 2021 at 3:31 PM Thank you, Vijay. You're so kind :) I should be washing dishes, instead I'm entering contests. They're a lot more fun!