Dawn Dances On My Wall

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Dawn dances through the window dressed in skirts of prismatic colors magnifed by my bottles on the sill. She spins pirouettes on the wall as their invited morning guest always welcomed to the Sunshine Ball My glass bottles are part of my décor not a mere whimsy of happenstance through which Dawn chooses to dance. I always meant to gather more but my time is always spent on life and more important things the moment I walk out the door There was a day, not long ago, when I brought home wild roses too short stemmed for my crystal vase But when I placed one in each bottle it was such a pleasing aesthetic that it put a cavorting smile on my face They never really needed a purpose more than being pleasing to my eye, but in Dawn's ballet the next morning, daylight swam through rippling water accompanied by a Blue Jay's symphony, I knew how remarkable they'd become to me One subdued in shades of polished green, others were jars that once held preserves but through their bodies of heated sand, Dawn dances for me when sunlight calls in graceful steps and arabesque so grand How elegantly she danced upon my walls

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/10/2018 10:39:00 PM

We are certainly kindred spirits Lin. I wrote a poem a few days ago called Cobalt Colors that I have not posted here yet. You will see how much alike my poem is to yours. I have it posted at PFT. This is lovely Lin. It took me on a serene journey. : ) xxoo

Lin Lane
Date: 4/11/2018 11:15:00 AM

I think we are indeed kindred spirits, Connie. I'd love to read your poem, and thank you for the lovely comments here.

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/9/2018 10:02:00 AM

This so colorful and well painted as a master artist would do with brush and canvas. You always awe me with te clrity, depth, beauty, power and creativity of your poetry my friend. A fav..

Lin Lane
Date: 4/11/2018 11:01:00 AM

What kind comments, Robert. Thank you very much.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/6/2018 8:06:00 AM

What a delightful poem Lin, the imagery of the sunshine and flowers in simple glass bottles is divine and the accompanying picture is charming. May dawn continue to dance and inspire your wonderful words:-) hugs Jan into my faves:-) xx

Lin Lane
Date: 4/6/2018 8:08:00 AM

Thanks, chick. It was one of those 'simple' inspirations that Brian wrote about in his blog. But I'm going to post one in a few moments that you'll like even more, cuz it's about YOU. ;-)