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Dappled Dawn

Like melodies from night leaves sent over Above the pebbled rivers, her hooves float Across glens with misty drops of clover Embroidered in a dwindling dark, she coats The sleeping land with birdcall's silver notes A flash, perhaps, between a pine and fir A starlit ghost, gone as the sunlight stirs A fabled murmur, unseen and undrawn Glimpsed as stillness where moons and mornings blur The gray mare who carries the dappled dawn 2/04/22 D Forms - Dizain contest Sponsor: Constance La France First Place Poem of the Day, 2/06/22

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Jcb Brul

Date: 3/25/2022 1:31:00 PM

What a stunning imagery! Dappled dawn sounds delicately beautiful!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/15/2022 9:59:00 AM

Belated thank you for your kind comment~

Lynn D.

Date: 2/26/2022 7:19:00 AM

Beautiful poem! Your use of metaphors are great! You should add more to it.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/15/2022 9:58:00 AM

Thank you, Lynn, maybe I will!

Andy Chunn

Date: 2/21/2022 7:03:00 PM

Wow! I was a bit hypnotized as I watched the gaited gallop of the dappled gray mare. Beautiful words that paint a lovely, scenic picture. Thanks.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/22/2022 8:51:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andy, I appreciate it

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/15/2022 7:22:00 PM

Back with congratulations for your POTD! Well done my friend!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/15/2022 8:45:00 PM

Am always happy for your cheery visits, thank you again!

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/15/2022 5:30:00 PM

Hi Michelle, This is lovely. I could just picture everything you described, especially the gray mare. Congratulations on your win it was well deserved.And a belated congrats for getting the poem of day. Have a nice day-Alexis

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/15/2022 8:44:00 PM

I have always wanted a gray mare, so that came out in this poem, I am pleased you enjoyed it, thank you for your kind words, Alexis!

Gary Radice

Date: 2/15/2022 11:46:00 AM

Just. Great. Poetry. Cheers - Gary

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/15/2022 8:44:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gary, appreciate it

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/15/2022 10:21:00 AM

Michelle, congratulations on your win. As always your words are the definition of creativity articulated - "grey mare who carries the dappled dawn," "embroidered in a dwindling dark," "pebbled." I am always amazed by your wonderful visions and use of words to create not only a picture but a sense of your scene. Hope you are well and cozy! Blessings dear friend!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/15/2022 8:43:00 PM

I am very touched and flattered, Sam, that means a lot coming from a writer as talented as yourself! Blessings to you also :)

Constance La France

Date: 2/15/2022 8:47:00 AM

Michelle, congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor with your beautiful poem ~Constance

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/15/2022 8:42:00 PM

Thank you again, I am grateful for the comment!

Constance La France

Date: 2/14/2022 3:04:00 PM

Michelle, congratulations on your First Place win in my D Form-Dizain contest with your excellent poem~ Constance

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/14/2022 9:07:00 PM

Thank you for the placement and your kind comment, Constance~

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/11/2022 7:44:00 PM

Such wonderful imagery! Congratulations on POTD, Michelle!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/12/2022 5:29:00 PM

Thank you, Kim, appreciate it~

John Watt

Date: 2/8/2022 5:02:00 PM

Michelle, you always write of horses so beautifully and lovingly (Her Name Was Regret and Arabians To Zebras come to mind as well as the fun contest you sponsored called Some Paradise Where Horses Go). This phantom gray mare carrying the dappled dawn upon her back is simply exquisite in imagery and your wonderful creative phrasing... I liked "Embroidered in a dwindling dark" and "Glimpsed as stillness where moons and mornings blur" the most. Congrats on this magnificent choice for POTD - a fave

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/8/2022 9:16:00 PM

I always wanted a dappled gray mare, but of course not having a farm or ranch, that would have been a bit impractical :) I am so glad that you enjoyed my other horse poems, ('Regret' was another POTD I had, guess horses bring me luck!) Those lines you mentioned are my favorites too, and thank you for the fave, it means a lot!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/8/2022 9:27:00 AM

Dreamy. You are such a graceful writer. My ex mum in law offered me a 27yr old arabian, dapple grey. It broke my brain, couldn’t say yes, couldn’t say no. Careful what you wish for lol. Congratulations on POTD! xomo

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/8/2022 9:12:00 PM

That is my dream horse, a dappled gray arabian mare! But I wouldn't have anyplace to keep it :( But am glad to hear from you, Mo, hope you are doing OK

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/7/2022 4:16:00 PM

I am so happy to see this beauty honored with POTD Michelle. You already know how much I loved it. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 8:39:00 PM

I am so flattered by getting POTD, and your support means a lot, thank you again, Connie

Debra L Brown

Date: 2/7/2022 3:16:00 PM

Congratulations Michelle on your POTD honors! Your poem was enjoyable to read. Blessing ~ Debra

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 8:38:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and comment, Debra, I appreciate it~

Ann Peck

Date: 2/7/2022 11:55:00 AM

So very lovely, Michelle, every line. My favorite: "A flash, perhaps, between a pine and fir, A starlit ghost, gone as the sunlight stirs"--sunlight stirs is so perfect and I love "the gray mare who carries the dappled dawn." ~ exquisite!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 12:52:00 PM

I am so humbled by your encouraging words, Ann, it means a lot since I am such an admirer of your poetry also, thank you again~

Eve Roper

Date: 2/6/2022 5:44:00 PM

Great imagery and feel in your verse, Michelle, good luck in Constance's contest. Congratulations on POTD,

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 11:13:00 AM

Thank you kindly, Eve

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/6/2022 4:51:00 PM

"where moons and mornings blur" A beautiful image, indeed. There's something magical about such a moment. You have created a Masterpiece, Michelle. Congratulations my dear sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 11:12:00 AM

That line was inspired by seeing the waning moon still in the sky just as dawn breaks, thank you for your warm and thoughtful comment, Brandy

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/6/2022 10:15:00 AM

Congratulations for this beautiful POTD :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 11:11:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi

L Milton Hankins

Date: 2/6/2022 8:25:00 AM

Heartiest congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Michelle. I read your poem yesterday and remarked to myself that I thought it would receive honors. So well-written.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 11:11:00 AM

I guess you were right! Thank you kindly for your return visit and supportive comments, Milt~