Laura Leiser Poet Rhyme

Church of Ice

A glassy sea of crystalline degrees 
sustain a mass of icebergs in its pews 
that lift their icy eyes in melting pleas 
to wrest the dying of their waning hues. 

  
A stanza from my poem, Obscure Land of Lights
Written on 5/21/2019

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Ralph Sergi June 20, 2019 at 8:56 AM Congratulations, Laura. Very original! Laura Leiser June 20, 2019 at 4:24 PM Thank you, Ralph! :)

Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2019 at 7:18 AM The judge chose well. Congrats Laura. Laura Leiser June 20, 2019 at 4:24 PM Thanks so much, Richard! :)

Andrea Dietrich June 13, 2019 at 5:48 PM Yours was simply OUTSTANDING. BIG congrats on your win! Laura Leiser June 20, 2019 at 4:24 PM Thanks so very much, Andrea! So happy you liked this :)

Connie Marcum Wong June 13, 2019 at 3:00 PM This is so beautiful and hunting Laura. I remember your poem that this stanza was taken from so well as I faved it. Congratulations on your well-deserved Podium win! : ) xxoo Laura Leiser June 13, 2019 at 4:33 PM Thanks so much, Connie! I’m very happy to have placed! :)

John Hamilton June 13, 2019 at 2:31 PM Loved this Laura congrats on a fine win! Laura Leiser June 13, 2019 at 4:32 PM Thank you, John! :)

Gershon Wolf June 13, 2019 at 1:44 PM I loved "The Church of Ice" then (June 3 comment), and Gregory has anointed it as one of the highest winners in the contest, a true honor, as we all realize that he sets the bar high and possesses judgment that is true. Congratulations, Laura! :) gw Laura Leiser June 13, 2019 at 4:31 PM Thanks so much for your kind words, Gershon! I’m happy to place in the contest! :)

Line Gauthier June 13, 2019 at 9:44 AM Congrats on your win, Laura. Well penned. Laura Leiser June 13, 2019 at 4:31 PM Thanks so much, Line! :)

Andrea Dietrich June 12, 2019 at 7:06 PM wowowow, I am seeing so many good little poems derived from longer poems of the poets here. Love this. Laura Leiser June 12, 2019 at 11:49 PM Thanks so much, Andrea! Glad you liked this :)

Paul Callus June 9, 2019 at 7:15 AM You have chosen four expressive lines for this contest, Laura. Love the imagery & personification. ~ Regards // paul Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 9:19 AM Thanks you, Paul! :)

Connie Marcum Wong June 8, 2019 at 8:32 PM I absolutely love your entry Laura. I loved your Potd poem it came from too and faved it. I hope to see this beauty at the top Laura! : ) xxoo Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 9:18 AM Thanks so much, Connie! :)

Gershon Wolf June 3, 2019 at 6:00 PM So-well penned, Laura. Wonderful personification of those icebergs. I can just picture their tears as they plead for their very lives. Poignantly penned. A FAVE for me. :) gw Laura Leiser June 3, 2019 at 7:42 PM I’m so happy you liked this poem, Gershon! Thanks again! :)

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. May 29, 2019 at 2:38 PM Very rich imagery Laura Laura Leiser May 29, 2019 at 4:42 PM Thank you, Allen! :)

CayCay Godwin May 28, 2019 at 4:22 PM You beautifully painted a vivid picture. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Laura Leiser May 28, 2019 at 9:35 PM Thank you, Cay Cay! :)

John Lawless May 28, 2019 at 9:10 AM ...to soon old.....too late wise.....Great write Laura, images before graven images, .....a dagger to the heart of hubris. Laura Leiser May 28, 2019 at 9:35 PM Thank you, John!

Line Gauthier May 28, 2019 at 7:53 AM Love it, Laura. Rich imagery. Laura Leiser May 28, 2019 at 8:32 AM Thanks so much, Line! :)