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Circus In the Sky

A solo swim
small waves twist awry
Only I and the cotton sky

They peek out to see
From under white sheets
Just me and this little sea

They come out to perform
a magnificent storm
of shapes and species galore

Whiskers and tails
Feathers and scales
Wildly running aloft

The jungles and seas
All come to be
As one in the sunny serene

Adieu, adieu
Away they fly
As I smile 
goodbye.

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Tavip Endro Yuwono

Date: 3/20/2009 5:14:00 PM

Smart idea to write,Alyssa.so intereting-tavip.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/22/2009 11:24:00 AM

very sweet naive nice in the bestest way! Light & Love Debbie

John Heck

Date: 11/30/2008 5:40:00 AM

Alyssa - Congratulations on your 3 poems making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 11/26/2008 8:57:00 AM

Brilliant imagery! Neat rhyming and masterful word use... well done Alyssa!! Best wishes, Keith

Michael Jordan

Date: 11/1/2008 7:18:00 PM

Alyssa after reading these poems I sure do wish you the beat in the contest for all three are wonderful - God Bless

John Weber

Date: 10/28/2008 12:11:00 PM

Brash, imaginative and engaging! I really enjoyed reading this one; it pulls so much imagery to my mind with great efficiency. The pacing is solid throughout, and the rhyme scheme is subtly engaging. Great write, Alyssa, and congrats on the feature this week! -John

Sue Mason

Date: 10/28/2008 10:48:00 AM

When I was a little girl I used to love to lie on the grass, look up at the clouds and make pictures ... you've recaptured that for me, Alyssa. Thank you so much, and congratulations on having your writing featured this week!

Michael Jordan

Date: 10/28/2008 10:24:00 AM

Alyssa congrats on having this poem featured - still love it - God Bless

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/28/2008 8:34:00 AM

Congratulations, Alyssa. A delightful poem! ~ Carrie

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 10/28/2008 5:49:00 AM

"Circus In The Sky" is a featured poem. Congratulations Alyssa. Vince

Chitra Lakhera

Date: 10/28/2008 4:17:00 AM

Wonderful write Alyssa. Congratulations on being featured. Love, Chitra

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/27/2008 10:05:00 AM

Alyssa, Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol

Sharon Winter

Date: 10/26/2008 5:00:00 PM

Congrats Alyssa on this delightful featured write of the week. Love, Shar

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 10/26/2008 1:03:00 PM

Congratulations on your featured poem of the week! Laura :)

Date: 10/26/2008 11:23:00 AM

Alyssa, I just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on having your poem featured to my other comment. I like the creative title. Best wishes with your writing. Karen

Milton Toran

Date: 9/14/2008 11:40:00 AM

Very beautifully written. Excellent imagery, great rhyme flow. Nice tribute to nature. God bless! Milt

Milton Toran

Date: 9/14/2008 11:35:00 AM

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Elaine George

Date: 8/18/2008 3:14:00 AM

Alyssa - dear heart, This is whimsical and magical and filled my senses with happiness. You are a very gifted writer. Congratulations on your win in Mark's contest. Love, Elaine

Sharon Winter

Date: 8/17/2008 12:59:00 PM

Congratulations Alyssa on your Honorable Mention in Mark's contest! Love, Shar

Date: 8/17/2008 12:46:00 PM

I like the lighthearted feel of this memory. Congratulations on being chosen as one of the winners in Mark's favorite moment contest. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 8/8/2008 3:59:00 PM

Nicely written, picturesque. God Bless. Vince

Sharon Winter

Date: 8/4/2008 7:40:00 AM

Such a delightful read. Full of happy, beautiful day imagery. Lightened up my mood immediately. Thank you! Love, Shar

Sara Lokken

Date: 8/3/2008 2:05:00 PM

Lovely, naturistic imagery to this. I remember lying in the grass--or on the beach as I once lived by the ocean, and staring at the clouds. Beautiful. Regards, Sara

Heidie Buys

Date: 8/3/2008 12:52:00 PM

So well written and whimsical. Made me smile wistfully. Well done. Regards Heidie

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 8/3/2008 5:28:00 AM

Lovely depiction of sky-life, and great imagry. love the 4th especially. Love Kristin