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Depth Perception

From corners of silver lakes, you shimmer In glancing ripples, fluid treasure awaits And I, diving for pearls, a swimmer Tangled within your illusion of depth Until the fragile surface separates Ghosts of tarnished gold grows dimmer As mirages of you fall to shallow fates. 8/14/21 First Place Julyme contest Poem of the Day 8/16/21

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Paige Hind

Date: 8/15/2023 11:18:00 AM

Gorgeous!

Sally Eslinger

Date: 11/7/2021 4:45:00 PM

Left me breathless! A true classic! Splendor pen!

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/10/2021 9:41:00 AM

Dear Michelle, I am enraptured with the soulful beauty of your poem. Your creative intelligence and amazing artistry allows you to rise beyond the surface of ordinary to soar the highest realms of extraordinary.. I relish your profound poetic pen, my friend. A huge fav! Congratulations on the worthy and wonderful honors of both POTD and the trophy win.. both well-deserved. Your golden talent is to be admired. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/25/2021 2:23:00 PM

Brief but so filled with imagery. I can see why this is a winner. Hugs and Congratulations. ;0)

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/2/2021 7:16:00 PM

Michelle, I really love your rhyme scheme in this poem. So expressive; rich images and nice flow.

Ann Peck

Date: 9/2/2021 4:18:00 PM

Your poem is so fluid and beautiful. Those divers can hold their breath forever, it seems. Congratulations!

Constance La France

Date: 9/2/2021 4:11:00 PM

Michelle, wonderful and congratulations on your win in my contest ~ love and serenity _ Constance

Laura Leiser

Date: 8/28/2021 11:08:00 AM

You weave your words such in a magical way in this excellent verse, Michelle. Wow, so good! A real treasure of a poem and a fave! :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/26/2021 12:48:00 PM

WoW! Michelle, You have penned such a powerful and deep write. So well deserving of poem of the day and top win. Congratulations for both accolades. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

James Peranteau

Date: 8/21/2021 6:11:00 AM

your audience have spoke! have a wonderful autumn...much love, james

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/21/2021 4:59:00 PM

You as well, thank you for your visit and comment, James

Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/18/2021 8:22:00 AM

Michelle, So very powerful. You have created so much depth and emotion in your magical wise words. Congratulations of both of your wins! All the best, Susan :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:33:00 PM

I am very touched by your generous comments, thank you so much, Susan~

John Watt

Date: 8/17/2021 9:40:00 PM

This is such a WOW poem, Michelle. I just love how you juxtapose your imagery of the ephemeral (shimmer, illusion, ghost, mirage) with the precious (silver, pearl, gold, treasure) and the implied trajectory of knowing a person in a deeper, more meaningful way. Loved your rhymes also,, and the way your cadence feels like ripples on a lake. So happy to see such quality writing earn you a trophy and POTD, my artistry sib :^)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:32:00 PM

I actually didn't think of all those connections, it is so interesting what you saw that I didn't! I am always intrigued by your insights, you are a perceptive and talented poet yourself of course, thank you for your kind visit~

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/17/2021 2:25:00 AM

- A beautiful poem, Michelle :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:28:00 PM

Thank you very much, Anne-Lise :)

Mohamed Omar

Date: 8/17/2021 1:55:00 AM

you did the miracle of turning tarnished into glowing with just a touch of magical words . I can't bow down for you are shining star . I have to raise my head and look up to your lightening glow

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:27:00 PM

What a beautiful comment, that made me smile, thank you very much, Mohamed~

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/17/2021 1:27:00 AM

Indeed, a very beautiful tribute. Congratulations!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:27:00 PM

Thank you, Christuraj

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 8/16/2021 7:55:00 PM

Back with congrats on your POTD!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:26:00 PM

Thanks again, am always glad for a return visit!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/16/2021 7:05:00 PM

A beautiful write Michelle, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/16/2021 5:06:00 PM

"Tangled within your illusion of depth" This image is simply breathtaking. Beautiful are your words, in every way. Congratulations Michelle, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:26:00 PM

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, Brandy, you are very kind and encouraging~

Jan Allison

Date: 8/16/2021 3:45:00 PM

A poetic gem Michelle, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:25:00 PM

(virtual) hugs back, thanks jan!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/16/2021 11:12:00 AM

An introspective jewel of a poem, Michelle. Kudos on POTD! Love and more love always.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:24:00 PM

Good to see you again, Freddie, love to you always too~

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/16/2021 10:52:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on this POTD win. A creative write. Have a blessed day..............

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:23:00 PM

You as well, thank you, Paula.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/16/2021 9:59:00 AM

Breathtaking poetry dear poetess. You have such an elegance to your writing, it tends to blow me away. Congratulations on POTD, I hope it’s a spectacular day! xomo

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:23:00 PM

It was a pretty awesome day! Thank you as always for your visits and kind words Mo~

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/16/2021 9:32:00 AM

My compliments for your POTD.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:22:00 PM

Thank you so much, Victor.

Hilo Poet

Date: 8/16/2021 9:30:00 AM

I am back to compliment you on your righteous Poem of the Day win, Michelle, I am so happy for you my friend, Aloha!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:22:00 PM

I guess I have you to thank, without your contest this would not have even been written! Aloha to you also!

Constance La France

Date: 8/16/2021 9:17:00 AM

Michelle, beautiful and congratulations on receiving POTD enjoy the honor ~Constance

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/18/2021 2:21:00 PM

Appreciate it, thank you kindly, Constance~