Dusk

Lilac hush of dusk

     Melancholy lullabies

Isolated rain

     Wind ripples, mellifluous

Unruly rivers slumber


2/23/20

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John Watt

March 8, 2020 at 10:49 PM

Some very attractive imagery here, Michelle. I love the simplicity and wistfulness of "melancholy lullabies". Truly wonderful. ~ John

Michelle Faulkner

March 9, 2020 at 12:42 AM

I appreciate your kind words, thank you!

Heidi Sands

March 7, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Very nice Michelle. Well done :)

Michelle Faulkner

March 8, 2020 at 12:25 PM

Thank you, Heidi

Line Gauthier

March 6, 2020 at 11:36 PM

Lovely, Michelle.

Michelle Faulkner

March 7, 2020 at 10:47 AM

Appreciate it, thank you-

Susan Ashley

March 6, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Your luscious and vivid imagery is a feast for the senses and for the imagination, Michelle. Every line is a gem that shines into the next. I am there, so beautiful! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner

March 6, 2020 at 11:17 PM

Thank you, your lovely comments warms my heart!

Gershon Wolf

March 5, 2020 at 7:27 PM

Came back to this one. Just gorgeously penned. Missing your magical pen lately. ~ Gershon

Michelle Faulkner

March 6, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Thank you, I was in a creative drought for a while, I guess!

Bette Bavington

February 29, 2020 at 5:15 PM

The evening sounds of dusk coming on make it a magical evening. Lovely poem.

Michelle Faulkner

February 29, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Thanks, Bette, that is kind of you-

Jennifer Proxenos

February 28, 2020 at 10:53 AM

Congratulations Michelle - a wonderful write - nature's sounds at dusk sounding like a melancholy lullaby Well penned, Blessings, Jennifer.

Michelle Faulkner

February 28, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Thank you so much, Jennifer!

Eve Roper

February 25, 2020 at 10:24 PM

Congratulations!

Michelle Faulkner

February 28, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Thank you, Eve-

Anne-Lise Andresen

February 25, 2020 at 12:30 PM

- Beautiful lullaby, Michelle ... congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Michelle Faulkner

February 28, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Thank you kindly, Anne-Lise!

Jenish Somadas

February 25, 2020 at 9:58 AM

Beautiful imagery.. Congrats on your placement Michelle..

Michelle Faulkner

February 28, 2020 at 5:12 PM

Thank you for placing me in your contest, Jenish.

Andrea Dietrich

February 24, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Ohhhhh. Sublime

Michelle Faulkner

February 28, 2020 at 5:11 PM

Thanks, Andrea!

Carolyn Devonshire

February 24, 2020 at 3:03 PM

I love the way you described the sights and sounds of sunset, Michelle. Very creative imagery, especially the river slumbering. You did wonders with this short form. Best wishes for a win!

Michelle Faulkner

February 28, 2020 at 5:11 PM

I am touched by your generous comment, thank you, Carolyn..