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Dragonfly Sunsets

I think there’s magic left still in today, To change back pink near sunsets ominous; Where colors viewed assemble midnight gray, Staining soft skies with reckless wantonness; Daffodil gardens peer out from long weeds, Hoping same may enwrap their blossom’s flight; For seen are buckets of poisonous seeds, Sprouted tomorrow that grow overnight; I believe wise dragonflies yet exist, With wing-ed strength to stir warm meadows cool, And put out fires where smoky plumes persist, Returning power to the golden rule; In forest scenes a rustle heard from trees, Says first for all I must ask heaven please.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 10/8/2016 8:40:00 PM
What's not to like, dragonflies, sunsets and reckless wantonness, I'm so there. :) Love smoky plumes too.
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Date: 10/6/2016 4:39:00 PM
A lovely sonnet Phillip. I believe Dragon flies are an auspicious sign. Your imagery in this poem is breathtaking! 7 ; )
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 10/6/2016 5:06:00 PM
Thank you Connie - dragonflies are interesting little creatures. They just seemed to fit perfectly into this image in my mind. Initially i was using fireflies but it didn't capture near the essence I hoped for
Date: 10/6/2016 1:45:00 PM
I can just picture this sunset from your poem, it is a beautiful sunset I see.I can watch for hours.This is a lovely poem.I rated it 7
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 10/6/2016 1:51:00 PM
Thank you very much, Darlene. I appreciate it greatly :)

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