Cloud Castles

As a girl, I imagined a place to be
Sprinkled in stardust, where grassy skies rotate
A pirate nymph, commanding the purple sea
Leaping unicorns across a rainbow gate
A lush kingdom of color and harmony
Of horizons unbroken, of dreams ornate
Now, I wander my glen of nostalgic wood
Rebuilding the cloud castles of my childhood.

2/1/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 12:28 PM
Hello Michelle, that is a lovely theme for a childhood. have a nice day my friend.
Wolf Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 10:22 PM
How did I miss this one, Michelle?! So delightful in every way. No wonder it was Poem of the Day! :) gw
Proxenos Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 1:19 AM
Lovely to think of childhood memories Michelle - those of us who can, as I imagine the children who have grown up in squatter camps here in South Africa, have no loving recollection of their young lives. However you took me back to mine, and therefore fav. this poem. An excellent write Michelle, I will be posting a poem soon about these dreadful squatter camps and how sorry I feel for these people. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Kendrick Avatar
February 12, 2019 at 12:30 PM
I have read your short work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara
Kucharek Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 5:55 PM
Oh to be young again. Made me yearn for days Spent daydreaming and when everything Seemed possible! Truly endearing, and made Me smile! ....sherilynn
Kiser Avatar
February 5, 2019 at 2:41 PM
Had to "fav", this was just too wonderful of a realm. Congrats!
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 5, 2019 at 12:46 AM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest Michelle. Lovely! : )
Onclaud Avatar
February 4, 2019 at 4:11 PM
ohh, a POTD and winner at carolyn's... sweet congrats, michelle..huggs
Devonshire Avatar
February 4, 2019 at 12:21 PM
Michelle, there is a delightful, child-like sense of fantasy in this write. Very nicely done and I see it gave you a POTD. How nice! It was very difficult for me to judge this contest because contestants wrote so many incredibly beautiful poems. It's my hope that all of them will regard their entries as wonderful "stand-alone" poems. Congratulations on your win. Best wishes, Carolyn
Roper Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 10:32 PM
Michelle, beautiful imagery . Congratulations on POTD. ~`*
Nicole Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 9:37 PM
Such a wonderful place to be, in childhood memories. :) The possibilities are endless. Congratulations Michelle, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 4:54 PM
A very lovely POTD Michelle. Congratulations on having it honored for POTD!
Andresen Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 1:50 PM
- Congratulations on your wonderful P.O.T.D. Michelle :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Y. Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 1:07 PM
WoW! Michelle, Your favorite place is soooo lovely and magical! Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
May Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 10:52 AM
Wonderful write Michelle..Congrats on POTD.
Wanter Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 10:33 AM
I love poems of fantasy - they almost always contain a germ or two of wisdom. Congratulations!
Warrior Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 10:04 AM
Excellent rispetto my friend...and Congrats!!! on POTD!! Michelle...love & light...^WW^
Messina Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 9:19 AM
Love this Michele, congratulations on your well deserved POTD :)
Doll Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 9:14 AM
Beautifully expressed fantasy and longing for the joys of childhood. Congratulations on POTD, Michelle. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
Capitano Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 7:26 AM
Lovely piece, congrats on POTD and good luck in the contest.
Pandit Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 7:18 AM
Congrats Michelle on poem of the day..a lovely poem.
Michael Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 7:03 AM
A lovely little poem...reminding to remember the wonder of childhood....Congratulations Michelle...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 6:42 AM
Gorgeous poem Michelle. I love it. Congratulations on POTD! xomo
Mishra Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 5:50 AM
Wonderful imagery.... Congrats on potd
Kitchin Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 5:15 AM
Awesome, great imagery,congratulations on POTD!
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