Damselfly

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Her swift and wondrous gait enthralls upon the light of lightest evening-- bedecked in turquoise- gold finery sewn by earth’s intricate handiwork... a mature nymph hovers along the pond to relish delicacy of ornate leaves: How a bodice quite lanky, svelte flits by, an aura of gracious elegance illumines dew with her colorful, sequined robes; and arching forward to grasp an uninvited prey those almond eyes fearless trace bravely the view-- Perhaps she is the first of many to grow a dainty yet bold damsel protecting nature's rites, for this is truly a wondrous display her contour glimmering in this faded dusk; then she skims away… quick like wings forward spun, before I could clutch this agile nymph on my palm! --------------- Brian Strand: Early February 2019 Contest

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Susan Ashley

Date: 10/4/2018 10:07:00 PM

The delicate beauty of your captivating poem is stunning in it’s poetic rapture. Congratulations, Nette, on your wonderful and well deserved win.. ~Susan

James Inman

Date: 10/1/2018 1:07:00 PM

Damsel flies are beautiful creatures. You have created an alluringly descriptive write about them.

John Hamilton

Date: 10/1/2018 11:46:00 AM

Congrats Nette on a fine placement!

James Peranteau

Date: 9/4/2018 4:58:00 PM

Noting that your write is "personification", I; imagining that this nymph is you dear poet, forthwith; when Noah and I tramp along our hiking trail's creeks, I shall treasure your write here, keenly crediting you Nette....*smiles...I never knew what those purty creation's of Jehovah's were christened ! Much luv, james

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/3/2018 5:54:00 PM

WY to go nature girl! Beautiful as always. Hugs Rick.

Paul Callus

Date: 9/3/2018 5:12:00 PM

Your magical words effortlessly manage to change this insect into a beautiful damsel, Nette! As often the case, this poem of yours is another delicacy! Hugs // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/3/2018 2:51:00 AM

Very beautiful, to love nature is to love ourselves!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/2/2018 11:02:00 PM

Beautifully penned; excellent flow and imagery, especially, "How a bodice quite lanky, svelte flits by"; love that line.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/2/2018 6:27:00 PM

Nette, a lovely tribute to a creature that is feared by some, yet augurs good luck by others. Beautifully composed and is sure to appear on the winner's list! ; )