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Crystal Ball

She is drawn to the sphere of light
 Like a moth to a flame,
 Tiny fireflies seem to take flight
 As an eerie glow remains

 She reaches out to touch this crystal ball
 Mesmerized by its glow,
 Her heartbeats rise and fall
 As she feels the energy flow

 She attempts to find its magic powers
 But its powers she cannot tame,
 Like a full moon in the midnight hour -
 She is drawn to it, like a moth to a flame.

 3-5-2020
 Picture Prompt Poetry Contest
 Sponsor: Brenda Chiri
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
March 20, 2020 at 8:38 PM
Congratulations, Joseph. i see you made the winner list.
Proxenos Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 12:23 PM
Hi Joseph, Congratulations on your win my friend - this poem is really beautiful - "she is drawn to it, like a moth to a flame" awesome. Blessings, Jennifer
Chiri Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 10:01 PM
Joseph congrats on your win!;)
May Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 9:10 AM
Thank you for my placement Brenda
Mchattie Avatar
March 10, 2020 at 8:21 PM
Wonderful poem. Such an inspired piece. Have a great day.
One Avatar
March 8, 2020 at 3:51 PM
You wrote what you saw so poetically... Great entry for the contest
Callus Avatar
March 7, 2020 at 3:57 AM
I like your take on this picture prompt, Joseph. Like a moth, mesmerized by the light....I see a winner here! ~ Regards // paul
Dietrich Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 4:04 PM
i meant to say tanka down there. I am so bad when I make comments by cell phone
Nicole Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 9:53 PM
This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. A winner!! I love the magic of your words, the way they caress the page. Yes, she is drawn to the light indeed. This is a keeper for me. :) Brandy
May Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 6:51 AM
Thank you Brandy
Dietrich Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 8:53 PM
oh mine is titled the same as yours I think, but it's a tank not posted yet. Very good take on that theme, Joseph.
May Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 6:51 AM
Thank you Andrea..
Pandit Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 4:36 PM
I like your interpretation of the picture.. She is drawn to the sphere of light..like a moth to a flame..All the best, Joseph.
May Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Thank you Vijay
Allison Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 4:31 PM
such super imagery and rhyme Joseph good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
May Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 7:29 PM
Thank you Jan
Andresen Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 2:08 PM
- One of the best I've read for this contest, Joseph ... good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
May Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 7:29 PM
Thank you Anne..
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