Dance Partners

Trees
look down,
breath catching,
at reflections
mirrored in mountain
river's deep, quiet pools;
those shy wallflower maidens
leaved in sizzle tinted dance gowns
blush scarlet beneath the sun's bold gaze,
accept his hand, swirling to a wind waltz.

Copyright, September 20,2015
Faye Lanham Gibson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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October 2, 2015 at 10:19 PM
Faye, congratulations on your awesome Etheree win. <3 SKAT
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October 1, 2015 at 10:40 PM
Beautiful imagery in your Etheree, Faye. Congratulations on your podium win! Hugs, Sandra
Inman Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Lovely, Faye
Cwiak Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful symbolism within your words. Kudos on your win!
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 5:35 AM
Outstanding imagery in this beautiful etheree Faye. I love it. I have to fave it too. Congratulations on a top win my friend! 7
A. Sharma Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 3:26 AM
Wonderful poem Faye n so is the win! Big congrats!
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 1:48 AM
this was such beautiful personification!! Wow, the part about the breath catching as they see their reflections. GREAT thinking!! Congrats on your super win in my contest!
Leiser Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 4:40 PM
Beautiful, creative imagery for fall, Faye! love it and a 7 :)
La France Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 12:17 PM
Faye, oh so lovely . Beautifully penned 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, under green leaves dripping. . .
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 12:45 AM
This is so beautiful Faye. I always pictures the leaves dancing to Autumn's melody. Good luck in the contest. I loved it! 7
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September 20, 2015 at 9:51 PM
:) Beautiful, Faye. I loved the part about sizzle tinted dance gowns...How creative. The wind being the sun's hand....Wow. You really wrote a beauty here. Hugs
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