CayCay Godwin Poet Imagism

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Imagery Contest

Damp Day of Mist and Secrets

Birds scatter above goldish light rays 
sourced from sun and streetlamps 
that light a damp walkway with dewy air.  
Walking is a long-legged, brunette beauty 
adorned in simple, classy black and white 
who hides somber, wanting eyes beneath a 
stylish black hat. Golden bouquet in hand, 
she passes a suited, middle-aged man -                                                                                                          passes him so close it seems intimate, as             
if they are also two secrets passing.

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Andrea Dietrich October 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM Very happy we both made a win with this beautiful picture prompt. Congratulations and I hope we can talk soon

David Crandall October 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM Great interpretation! I can see that about the secrets. I didn't even notice the birds until now. CayCay Godwin October 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM Ah, ha - David, I was counting on no one else noticing the birds. My plot, it worked. Kidding. Glad you finally got to read something by me that wasn't heavy duty, I know those make you uncomfortable. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

sara Etgen-Baker October 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM nicely done for the contest. especially liked the last line. CayCay Godwin October 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM Thank you, Sara. A lot of good entries for the contest, yours is one as I remember. CayCay

Karen Jones October 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM Wow! You leave me wanting more! Great job! Is this for contest? CayCay Godwin October 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM I fainted and fell over, but I'm okay now. Not use to seeing your precious smile at my place. And to know I left you wanting more ..... hmmm, maybe you'll come back and smile again sometime. I'm kidding with you, mostly. It is good to see you. CayCay YES = IMAGERY CONTEST

I Am Anaya October 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM You're a fav story teller. Unfolding a romantic's dreamy fantasy. A moment breathlessly captured & with imagery leaving me wanting more. Great entry, CayCay. CayCay Godwin October 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM Thank you, Sweetness, your comments are above and beyond and made me feel good - I needed that today! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Andrea Dietrich October 4, 2025 at 1:52 AM This is wonderful and we were on the same wave length the way we ended our poems.

Anonomus Scorpio October 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM Weather passing in the night or in the moment there's a somber feeling of atonement To which my heart can truly convey, How easily a moment can slip away.. A.S. P.S. This poem is quite beautiful! CayCay Godwin October 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM HEY, I came to see you a month or so ago, no response, so I am very happy to find you here and on my birthday, no less. (well, now it's 10-8). It just hit me; I think your words may be referring to us???? Brief pause, I'm sure of it, THANK YOU. And for the last line about the poem. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Paige Hind October 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM A lovely take on this prompt, CayCay- love those last two lines CayCay Godwin October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM Thanks, Paige. I'd never written Imagism before so I enjoyed the attempt. (I don't think I have, better say that in case it turns out I have.) Love your comments always. CayCay